Hi, I'm Chris James Cardenas, a versatile professional with a strong background in visual communication design, customer service, sales, and management. I enjoy mentoring others and leading team projects to successful outcomes. My experience spans product safety, account management, and creative design, where I develop engaging social media content and promotional materials. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design from Cal Poly Pomona and an Associate's in Humanities and Arts from Chaffey College. I am passionate about design and utilizing my skills in Adobe Creative Suite, UX/UI design, and motion graphics to create impactful visual experiences that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Chris James Cardenas

Hi, I'm Chris James Cardenas, a versatile professional with a strong background in visual communication design, customer service, sales, and management. I enjoy mentoring others and leading team projects to successful outcomes. My experience spans product safety, account management, and creative design, where I develop engaging social media content and promotional materials. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design from Cal Poly Pomona and an Associate's in Humanities and Arts from Chaffey College. I am passionate about design and utilizing my skills in Adobe Creative Suite, UX/UI design, and motion graphics to create impactful visual experiences that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

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Hi, I’m Chris James Cardenas, a versatile professional with a strong background in visual communication design, customer service, sales, and management. I enjoy mentoring others and leading team projects to successful outcomes. My experience spans product safety, account management, and creative design, where I develop engaging social media content and promotional materials.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design from Cal Poly Pomona and an Associate’s in Humanities and Arts from Chaffey College. I am passionate about design and utilizing my skills in Adobe Creative Suite, UX/UI design, and motion graphics to create impactful visual experiences that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media / Graphic Designer at Snap On Tools
January 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptualize signage, flyers, as well as design emails to promote present deals. Create social media post and reels showcasing a variety of products as well as promotional deals.
Product Safety Specialist / Account Manager at Canow Western
December 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025
Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained existing customer relationships, while generating new business partnerships. Showcased latest merchandise from manufacturers to prospective buyers and existing distributors, creating new sales and continued enterprise growth. Performed various jobsite safety trainings for end users and distributors to ensure proper handling of company product.
Manager at AMC Theatres
December 31, 2017 - July 16, 2025
Pulled and counted cash, cash equivalents, and coupons from individual drawers and entered results into computer system. Interviewed, trained, supervised, motivated and evaluated employee performance. Consistently improved customer satisfaction through expert resolution of conflicts, issues, and concerns. Conceptualize signage, flyers, as well as design emails to promote present deals.
Social Media / Graphic Designer at Snap On Tools
January 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptualize signage, flyers, and design emails to promote current deals. Create social media posts and reels showcasing a variety of products and promotional deals.
Product Safety Specialist / Account Manager at Canow Western
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Managed branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained existing customer relationships while generating new business partnerships. Showcased latest merchandise from manufacturers to prospective buyers and existing distributors, creating new sales and continued enterprise growth. Performed various jobsite safety trainings for end users and distributors to ensure proper handling of company products.
Manager at AMC Theatres
January 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Pulled and counted cash, cash equivalents, and coupons from individual drawers and entered results into computer system. Interviewed, trained, supervised, motivated, and evaluated employee performance. Consistently improved customer satisfaction through expert resolution of conflicts, issues, and concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cal Poly Pomona
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Associates at Chaffey College
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cal Poly Pomona
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Associates at Chaffey College
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025

Qualifications

Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment