My Background
Personal Profile
The name "Extra Thumbs Up" comes from me being born with an extra thumb on my right hand, causing me to hold my artistic tools in an unconventional way from a young age. Regardless, it has never stopped my constant pursuit to create art and engage with those I encounter in a rich and deep way through my works and other communication skills. This leads me to my current professional career and drives me to continue to produce unique and quality works. My extra thumb does not make me "all thumbs," but has forced me to engage in my work in a distinctively minded way; working outside the box and exploring creative ideas and processes that are very unique to me.
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I gained my strong foundation in communication fundamentals by creating media in a variety of formats, including broadcast, film, graphic design, and creative writing; and shared my organizations' brand message across multiple platforms, directed crisis communications, and responded to current events and topics.
Relevant Work
​Kirkwood Bank & Trust; Bismarck, ND
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Develop and format newsletters and publications for interior communication
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Represent positions and individuals effectively and accurately
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Expand and create ways of engaging community members through W.I.M.
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Design posters and announce information clearly
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Collaborate with officers and team members to ensure effective communication in various projects over several mediums
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Fully complete projects on time for it to coincide with scheduled announcements
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Critique and review company messaging and branding
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Kirkwood Bank & Trust; Bismarck, ND
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Provide customers and businesses efficient and clear direction in financial interactions
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Establish and maintain relationship with community members and co-workers
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Placate troubled customers and/or employees in creative and efficient ways
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Communicate an understanding of financial strategies and material
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Train and supervise learning team members
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GRACO Inc; Minneapolis, MN
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Built various machinery to completion for company and consumer satisfaction
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Modified existing faulty equipment or machinery
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Utilized heavy and small machinery at various stations efficiently
Assistant to Kirkwood Matters August 2024 - Present
Universal Banker January 2023 - Present
GRACO Manufacturer Assembler June 2021 - 2022