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Hi, I’m Joshua Draughon, a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 7 years of experience specializing in Adobe Creative Cloud. I love combining design and creative writing to tell compelling stories and build strong brand identities. My passion lies in delivering innovative design solutions that engage audiences and help brands connect more deeply with their customers.
In addition to design, I’ve gained diverse experience through roles in content engineering, tutoring, and security. This has helped me develop excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentorship skills. I’m excited to bring my artistic vision and technical expertise to new opportunities where I can help elevate brand presence and user experience.
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Language
Japanese
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English
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Work Experience
Content Engineer at GlobalLogic
December 1, 2023 - June 6, 2024Assessed over 50 large language models to ensure optimal responses through deep analysis. Proofread, researched, and fact-checked AI-generated data, improving accuracy by 30%. Mentored over 15 new hires monthly, accelerating onboarding in a high-turnover environment. Enhanced AI response quality by 25% through iterative testing and refinement. Streamlined workflow, cutting evaluation time by 20% while maintaining precision.
Driver at Uber and Lyft
January 1, 2020 - June 6, 2024Completed more than 3,000 rides with a 98% customer satisfaction rating. Maintained a 4.9/5 customer rating by ensuring safe, professional, and courteous rides. Reduced travel time by 15% using real-time navigation and traffic analysis. Ensured 100% safety compliance, minimizing incidents. Boosted rider retention by 20% through excellent service and proactive communication.
Tutor/Mentor at Huntington Learning Center
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Improved student performance by 30% using tailored teaching strategies and adaptive learning methods. Fostered a supportive environment, increasing engagement and retention by 25%. Tracked progress for over 50 students, augmenting reading and writing skills. Increased test scores by 20% through targeted mentoring. Collaborated with educators to refine learning plans for consistent academic growth.
Federal Security Officer at GardaWorld
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Secured Kandahar Airfield flight lines with 100% compliance of security protocols. Maintained SOPs and documentation, reducing procedural errors by 30%. Conducted 24/7 perimeter surveillance preventing unauthorized access with zero breaches. Regularly qualified with a rifle to enhance readiness and marksmanship. Managed firearm accountability maintaining 100% weapon security.
Unarmed Security Officer at N.C. Special Police
August 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018Responded to on-call security needs across over 50 locations. Ensured full compliance with patrol protocols via hourly check-ins and incident reporting. Maintained vigilance reducing security breaches by 25%. Secured lodging for remote assignments up to 3 hours away. Identified and reported suspicious activity improving site safety.
Mental Health Specialist at Cape Fear Valley Health System
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018Completed conflict resolution, First Aid, and self-defense training ensuring crisis readiness. Assisted nursing staff with medication administration, improving patient compliance by 30%. Conducted quarter-hour checks on 12-hour shifts enhancing patient safety. Maintained accurate reports reducing documentation errors by 25%. Monitored surveillance and de-escalated incidents to prevent safety risks.
Correctional Officer at Pamlico Correctional Institution
November 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017Enforced institutional security ensuring full compliance with protocols. Conducted hourly cell checks reducing incidents by 30%. Escorted inmates maintaining order during meals, work, and outdoor activities. Adhered strictly to operational guidelines minimizing security breaches. Maintained situational awareness to enhance staff and inmate safety.
Content Engineer at GlobalLogic - Fayetteville, NC
December 1, 2023 - June 10, 2024Assessed 50+ large language models, ensuring optimal responses through in-depth analysis. Proofread, researched, and fact-checked AI-generated data, improving accuracy by 30%. Mentored 15+ new hires monthly, accelerating onboarding in a high-turnover environment. Enhanced AI response quality by 25% through iterative testing and refinement. Streamlined workflow, cutting evaluation time by 20% while maintaining response precision.
Driver at Uber and Lyft - Fayetteville, NC
January 1, 2020 - June 10, 2024Completed 3,000+ rides, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs with 98% customer satisfaction. Maintained a 4.9/5 rating by providing safe, professional, and courteous transportation. Reduced travel time by 15% using real-time navigation and traffic analysis. Ensured 100% adherence to safety regulations, minimizing incidents and passenger complaints. Boosted rider retention by 20% through excellent service and proactive communication.
Tutor/Mentor at Huntington Learning Center - Fayetteville, NC
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Improved student performance by 30% using tailored teaching strategies and adaptive learning methods. Fostered a supportive environment, boosting engagement and retention rates by 25%. Tracked progress for 50+ students, adjusting curricula to enhance reading and writing skills. Increased test scores by 20% through targeted mentoring and personalized instruction. Collaborated with educators to refine learning plans, ensuring consistent academic growth.
Federal Security Officer at GardaWorld - Fayetteville, NC
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Secured Kandahar Airfield flight lines, ensuring 100% compliance with security protocols. Maintained SOPs and accurate documentation, reducing procedural errors by 30%. Conducted 24/7 perimeter surveillance, preventing unauthorized access with zero breaches. Qualified regularly with a rifle, enhancing operational readiness and marksmanship accuracy. Managed firearm accountability, ensuring 100% weapon security and compliance.
Unarmed Security Officer at N.C. Special Police - Fayetteville, NC
August 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018Responded to on-call security needs, covering 50+ locations across North Carolina. Ensured 100% compliance with patrol protocols by conducting hourly check-ins and reporting incidents. Maintained vigilance in unarmed perimeter patrols, reducing security breaches by 25%. Secured lodging for remote assignments, ensuring readiness for deployments up to 3 hours away. Identified and reported suspicious activity, enhancing site safety and risk prevention.
Mental Health Specialist at Cape Fear Valley Health System - Fayetteville, NC
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018Completed conflict resolution, First Aid, and self-defense training, ensuring 100% crisis readiness. Assisted RN and LPN with medication administration, improving patient compliance by 30%. Conducted quarter-hour checks over 12-hour shifts, enhancing patient safety and monitoring. Maintained accurate reports, reducing documentation errors by 25%. Monitored surveillance, identifying and de-escalating incidents to prevent safety risks.
Correctional Officer at Pamlico Correctional Institution - Pamlico County, NC
November 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017Enforced institutional security, ensuring 100% compliance with operational protocols. Conducted hourly checks on 20–50 inmate cells, reducing incidents by 30%. Escorted inmates to work, meals, and outdoor areas, maintaining order and safety. Adhered to strict operational guidelines, minimizing security breaches. Maintained constant situational awareness, enhancing safety for staff and inmates.
Content Engineer at GlobalLogic
December 1, 2023 - June 10, 2024Assessed 50+ large language models to ensure optimal responses through detailed analysis. Proofread, researched, and fact-checked AI-generated data, improving accuracy by 30%. Mentored over 15 new hires monthly to accelerate onboarding within a high-turnover environment. Enhanced AI response quality by 25% through iterative testing and refinement. Streamlined workflow, reducing evaluation time by 20% while maintaining response precision.
Driver at Uber and Lyft
January 1, 2020 - June 10, 2024Completed over 3,000 rides, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs with 98% customer satisfaction. Maintained a 4.9/5 rating by offering safe, professional, and courteous transportation. Reduced travel time by 15% utilizing real-time navigation and traffic analysis. Ensured full adherence to safety regulations, minimizing incidents and complaints. Boosted rider retention by 20% through excellent service and proactive communication.
Tutor/Mentor at Huntington Learning Center
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Improved student performance by 30% with tailored teaching strategies and adaptive learning methods. Created a supportive learning environment, increasing engagement and retention rates by 25%. Managed progress tracking for over 50 students, adjusting curricula to enhance reading and writing skills. Raised test scores by 20% through targeted mentoring and personalized instruction. Collaborated with educators to refine learning plans and ensure continuous academic growth.
Federal Security Officer at GardaWorld
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Secured Kandahar Airfield flight lines with 100% compliance to security protocols. Maintained standard operating procedures and accurate documentation, reducing procedural errors by 30%. Conducted 24/7 perimeter surveillance, preventing unauthorized access with zero breaches. Regularly qualified with rifle, improving operational readiness and marksmanship. Managed firearm accountability, ensuring 100% weapon security and compliance.
Unarmed Security Officer at N.C. Special Police
August 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018Responded to on-call security needs across 50+ locations in North Carolina. Ensured 100% compliance with patrol protocols through hourly check-ins and incident reporting. Maintained vigilant unarmed perimeter patrols, reducing security breaches by 25%. Secured lodging for remote assignments, facilitating readiness for deployments up to 3 hours away. Identified and reported suspicious activities to enhance site safety and risk prevention.
Mental Health Specialist at Cape Fear Valley Health System
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018Completed conflict resolution, First Aid, and self-defense training, ensuring 100% crisis readiness. Assisted nursing staff with medication administration, improving patient compliance by 30%. Conducted quarter-hour safety checks during 12-hour shifts to enhance patient monitoring. Maintained accurate reports, reducing documentation errors by 25%. Monitored surveillance and de-escalated incidents to prevent safety risks.
Correctional Officer at Pamlico Correctional Institution
November 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017Enforced institutional security with full compliance to operational protocols. Conducted hourly checks on 20–50 inmate cells, reducing incidents by 30%. Escorted inmates to work, meals, and outdoor areas while maintaining order and safety. Adhered to strict operational guidelines, minimizing security breaches. Maintained constant situational awareness to enhance safety for staff and inmates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Fayetteville State University
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022Bachelor of Science at Fayetteville State University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008Master of Arts at Southern New Hampshire University - Rochester, NH
January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017Certificate at Fayetteville Technical Community College
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025Certificate at Fayetteville Technical Community College
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025Qualifications
First Aid Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023CPR Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Adobe Certified Associate
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023IC3
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023Adobe Application Certification
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Digital Animation
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023First Aid Certification
January 1, 2024 - June 10, 2024CPR Certification
January 1, 2024 - June 10, 2024Secret Clearance
January 1, 2024 - June 10, 2024Adobe Certified Associate
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023First Aid Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023CPR Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Driver's License
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Secret Clearance
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Adobe Certified Associate
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023IC3
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023Adobe Application Certification
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Digital Animation
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Industry Experience
Education, Transportation & Logistics, Government, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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