Hello Friend-in-Need,

As I develop a vocation in community service, I am supplementing my income with freelance work to share my talents and experience with others, to keep learning, and to pay the rent. I am very thankful for, and appreciate any support!

I am available to hire for a few hours or long-term projects in events and group organizing, training, graphic arts and design, food service and distribution, farming, home services, and general support in a variety of related areas. Below is an overview of my experience, and the hard and soft skills, and talents you may find valuable.

Overview:
Encouraging, positive communicator who enjoys seeing others grow and succeed. Takes pride in being thoughtful and considerate. Meticulous yet appreciates that creativity and a little chaos can lead to great outcomes. Problem-solver by nature who sees ways to organize and accomplish tasks and projects more efficiently without sacrificing safety, quality of work or presentation. Outgoing personality with loads of energy, and a professional, easy-going attitude. Enjoys challenging work and a broad scope of responsibilities. Brings own tools if needed and will do math when necessary. 

Commercial Graphic Arts & Mailing, 24 years currently.
(design, tech training and support, sales, retail, manufacturing)
Graphic design roles included ad design and copywriting, photography, prototype development, and brand management. Pre-press roles led to high levels of software and mechanical expertise, and production efficiency leading to work in IT and programming, data-fed printing, mailing automation and web-to-print development. Manufacturing workflow analysis, design, and development. Developed and delivered classroom, lab, and field training programs for internal and external clients. Design and planning for client and trade events included leading technical demonstrations and marketing presentations. Experience in B2B commercial hardware and software sales, and direct retail sales to print and marketing consumers.

Jan - Oct 2021

(Jan/Feb) Completed Care Academy Home Caregiver training. Opted not to continue this career path. (May to Oct) Sous Chef for fine dining establishment. Included preparation of breads, salads, appetizers, desserts, and specialty dishes. Managed inventory, and assisted with party planning and expediting during service hours. Returned to commercial graphic arts in January 2022.

Hospitality, 10 years
(hotels, restaurants, private clubs)
Waiter, sous chef, dining room manager, wine specialist. Culinary school included lecture, study and practice in service management and food preparation. Conducted awareness and efficiency training, organized wine-tastings, and provided guidance in all aspects of service. Planning, design, marketing, and food preparation for catering and festival events. Collaborated with complementary local businesses to create reciprocal marketing efforts.

Durable Medical Equipment, 6 years
(home health)
Delivery, installation, and home-caregiver training for hospital beds, oxygen systems, wheelchairs, patient lifts and assistive devices. Care and service role working with the elderly, the terminally ill, and their families. Required exceptional patience and diligence, and a strong nature of empathy.

Education
Associate degree, certificates in graphic arts and IT administration, on-going technical and trainer courses, web development and UI design. 

Personal
Projects have included design, planning, and organizing weekend retreats for 30+ adults, weekly group meetings, and participant- and audience-based events for adults and children. Currently developing a rhythm circle organization for fund-raising, extra income, and open community events. Have volunteered at Northern Illinois Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and other community organizations. Hobbies include a wide range of creative and mechanical tinkering for fun and profit, vegetable gardening, landscaping, bicycling, frisbee, camping, etc. Father to four very impressive children, ages 19 to 26. Rescue dog owner. 

If you have needs that I can fill, please call, or email me anytime. I look forward to meeting you, earning your trust, and supporting your business success and important personal projects.

Thank you,
Dwight Polglaze

603-339-3189
grounduporiginals@gmail.com