Evan Oxner

Grand Rapids, MI

(734) 660-1769

SUMMARY

I am a 23 year old student finishing my degree in Medical Illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design. I am currently looking for an employment opportunity in a medical related position where I can exercise my current skills and acquire new ones.

EXPERIENCE

Host, Brush Studio

Grand Rapids, Michigan — 2016 - Present

I am currently employed at Brush Studio, a locally owned and operated paint and sip establishment where customers create their own art as entertainment with guidance from experienced painters.

Accomplishments

Maintaining high standards of customer service to create a welcoming and friendly environment
Communicating clearly and positively with coworkers, customers and the owner
Following procedures to set up for, facilitate, and clean up after classes.
Following legal procedures pertaining to sale of alcoholic beverages
Taking initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed

Teller, PNC Bank

Grand Rapids, Michigan — 2014 - 2015

I worked as a teller at PNC bank for almost exactly a year. I quickly excelled in my position by demonstrating excellent customer service and exceeding my sales goals. As I progressed in my role I took on more responsibilities such as taking charge of the ATM and operating as a back-up vault teller.

Accomplishments

Quickly and accurately assisted customers in a variety of financial transactions
Adhered to bank rules and laws governing financial transactions
Balanced and filled the ATM weekly and as needed
Maintained a high standard for customer service and engagement
Met or exceeded sales goals
Resolved, escalated and minimized customer complaints promptly and professionally

Manager, Dairy Queen

Dexter, Michigan — 2010 - 2014

The Dexter Dairy Queen is an old fashioned walk-up style ice cream store. During summer the DQ almost becomes a local tourist attraction. I started working at Dairy Queen shortly after I turned 16 and worked my way up to management in my time there.

Accomplishments

Maintained high standards of customer service and food quality during busy, fast paced times
Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers, customers and the owner
Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
Accurately followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation
Resolved complaints promptly and professionally
Effectively and amiably worked with and cohesively managed a team of up to four co-workers
Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed

Manager, Foggy Bottom Coffee House

Dexter, Michigan — 2011 - 2014

Foggy Bottom was a one of a kind locally owned and operated coffee shop in Dexter, Michigan. I was hired at Foggy Bottom the summer after high school. My responsibilities at the coffee shop quickly accumulated as my rapport with customers and co-workers grew. Within a month of hire I was opening, closing and managing the shop. I roasted coffee and served drinks and food to customers. During my employment I was responsible for the chalk-board art advertising new items and specials. I also assisted with Foggy Bottom’s charity fundraisers and community events.

Accomplishments

Maintained high standards of customer service and food quality during busy, fast paced times
Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers, customers, and the owner
Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
Accurately followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation
Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation
Resolved complaints promptly and professionally
Effectively and amiably worked with, and cohesively managed, a team of up to three co-workers
Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed
Blended and craft roasted coffee to varying specifications
Assisted with fundraising, catering and community outreach events.

Office Aide, Fink Law

Dexter, Michigan — 2009 - 2014

I started working at Fink Law when I was fifteen as an office assistant helping to file and organize. Later, I assumed more responsibilities. I was a runner for several years doing banking, mailing and assisting in any way I could. Later I completed tax garnishments and acted as a witness in addition to my previous duties.

Accomplishments

Able to perform complex tasks with little to no supervision.
Followed procedures to discretely handle the sensitive and personal information of clients.
Interacted politely and discretely with clients.
Followed legal procedures pertaining to correspondences and filing with the State of Michigan
Acted as a witness for the signing of private documents such as clients’ wills.

EDUCATION

Dexter High School

Graduated — 2011

Washtenaw Community College

Transferred — 2013

Kendall College of Art and Design

2013 - 2017 (Expected)

Majoring in Medical Illustration

Michigan State University

2016 - 2017 (Expected)

Collaborative Program with Medical Illustration

VOLUNTEER WORK

Young Life Work Crew — 2011

I volunteered at Timber Wolf Lake camp, part of the Christian youth organization Young Life. I was assigned as a dining hall server and assisted in any other way I could for a month.

Vacation Bible School DUMC — 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

I worked at the Dexter United Methodist church for the religious education Vacation Bible School. I worked as a crew leader’s assistant, as a crew leader, in the craft room and in the “Story-telling” room.

Service Over Self — 2008, 2009

Service Over Self (S.O.S) is a non-profit organization in Memphis, Tennessee. Volunteers work for a week helping to repair homes, in the neighborhood of Binghampton, for those in need.

Senior Survivor — 2011

My senior year of high school I participated in a charity fundraiser modeled off of the tv show Survivor. In 4 days of being locked in the high school the six pairs raised just under $10,000 to benefit the American Red Cross.

Grand Rapids Art Museum — 2014

I volunteered with elementary and middle school children during 2014’s Art Prize. I assisted with arts and crafts based on the work of Salvador Jimenez Flores that was on display at the GRAM

OTHER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Wyldlife Leader — 2010 - 2011

Wyldlife is the middle school counterpart of the high school youth group Young Life. My junior and senior years of high school I was a leader at the biweekly Wyldlife meetings. I was also a counselor for the four day summer camp stay at Timber Wolf Lake.

Varsity Wrestling — 2007 - 2011

Four year varsity letterwinner for the Dexter High School wrestling team.

2011 — Elected wrestling team captain.

Kendall College of Art and Design Medical Illustration — 2016 -

Elected as treasurer for the KCAD Medical Illustration Club