Emmanuel A. Soto
Chicago,IL
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Dominican Star
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Arranged, designed ad redesigned formatting of the Dominican Star Newspaper
- Organized informational and visual content to appeal to the intended audience
- Worked and cooperated with other editors and designers to develop precise newspaper layouts
Graphic Designer
Freelance
- Create initial design concepts based on client input, market research, and creative direction, refining ideas through sketches or digital mockups.
- Design logos, websites, marketing materials, advertisements, social media graphics, packaging, or other visual assets using industry-standard software.
- Prioritize multiple projects, track deadlines, and manage time effectively to ensure timely delivery of all design work.
- Stay updated with design trends, software updates, and new tools to keep improving skills and maintaining competitive knowledge in the design field.
Warehouse Assistant Supervisor
Fromm International
Mount Prospect, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Assist in managing and overseeing daily activities of warehouse employees, ensuring duties are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.
- Monitor inventory levels, assist with stock counts, and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of goods using warehouse management systems.
- Oversee inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring that products are received, inspected, and stored properly, and all shipping documentation to be completed.
- Address issues or delays in warehouse operations, including inventory discrepancies, shipping mistakes, or equipment malfunctions, and work to resolve them quickly.
- Ensure the warehouse is properly organized, with goods stored efficiently to facilitate easy access and reduce downtime during order picking.
Warehouse Staff
Fromm International
Mount Prospect, USA
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Receive, inspect, and organize incoming shipments, ensuring all products are stored in the correct locations and logged into the inventory system.
- Kept a fast pace with attention to detail
- Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to packing guidelines for safe delivery.
- Stocked and Organized Merchandise
- Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move large or heavy items.
Delivery Driver/Assistant Manager
Jimmy John's
Chicago, USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance, cleaning and delivery.
- Oversee daily operations during night shifts, ensuring all staff are performing their duties efficiently and accordingly.
- Handle customer concerns or complaints, ensuring a positive experience, and maintaining the standards of the company.
- Handle cash registers, handle daily cash deposits, and ensure proper change handling and end-of-day cash reconciliation.
Delivery Driver
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Chicago, USA
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Interacted efficiently with customers
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Dog Care
Chicago Pet Care
Chicago, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Regularly communicate with pet owners to confirm schedules, discuss special instructions, and provide updates on their dog’s behavior and well-being during walks.
- Ensure the safety of each dog while walking, monitoring their health, energy levels, and behavior throughout the walk.
- Plan efficient and safe walking routes, ensuring dogs get a proper walk based on their energy levels, preferences, and weather conditions.
- Provide exceptional customer service by being punctual, reliable, and respectful of clients’ homes and schedules.
Media Center Assistant
Rebecca Crown Library
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Managed film rentals for both staff and students
- Provided preventive care and maintenance of school media technology materials and equipment
- Maintained orderly and attractive arrangement of media center materials, equipment, and furnishings.
Photographer
Freelance
- Meet with clients to discuss their photography needs, vision, and preferences for specific projects, such as events, portraits, or commercial shoots.
- Capture high-quality images during shoots, ensuring proper lighting, composition, and subject positioning to meet client expectations.
- Edit and enhance photos using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, including color correction, retouching, and cropping, to create polished final images.
- Provide excellent customer service by being professional, responsive, and accommodating to client needs and requests, fostering repeat business and referrals.
Education
B.F.A - Graphic Design
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05.2017
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Dreamweaver
- Flash
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Emailbusiness
easotoart@gmail.com
Emailpersonal
mannysoto16@yahoo.com
Timeline
Warehouse Assistant Supervisor
Fromm International
01.2023 - Current
Warehouse Staff
Fromm International
01.2021 - 02.2023
Delivery Driver/Assistant Manager
Jimmy John's
01.2017 - 01.2021
Production Assistant
Dominican Star
01.2016 - 05.2017
Dog Care
Chicago Pet Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
Delivery Driver
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
05.2015 - 12.2017
Media Center Assistant
Rebecca Crown Library
08.2014 - 05.2017
Graphic Designer
Freelance
Photographer
Freelance
B.F.A - Graphic Design
Dominican University