My passion is in cultivating ideas with purposeful design language in which to communicate with the world.
Entrepreneur, Marketer, and Designer
Eric Estevez
My Story
My very first job was as a janitor for my local community college. I would wake up at five o'clock every morning to scrub bathroom floors. Seventeen year old me didn't care about sleeping in or getting a bit dirty. The only thing that mattered was that I was experiencing what hard work and income felt like at a young age, a pleasure that some take for granted. I was accepted to the University of California, Santa Barbara to pursue my bachelors in communication science. During my time at UCSB, I learned that I am passionate about consumer behaviors as well as the way in which technology and design can help build a sustainable future. Using this passion, I specialized in communicating a vision while representing the company whether it be pitching a new design idea or cold calling for customer acquisition while always keeping a "can-do attitude". I aspire to give back to my family, the communities, and the environment which have helped me grow.
Hobbies & Interests
“The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.”
― Thomas Paine
Listening to all kinds of music while writing in my journal always gets the creative juices flowing
Currently working on a sustainability project at UCSB to reduce plastic waste from common toiletries by helping students reuse/refill their products
Drawing design ideas for technologies such as phones, computers, laptops, and house appliances
Yoga and meditation
Love working with wood and building my own furniture. Recently built a headboard for my bed.
Oil and Acrylic painting on stretched canvases
Playing, watching, everything soccer related
Built 3 gaming computers
Making this website was actually quite fun
Interested in sewing and designing functional clothes inspired by the ancient Greeks
Skills
Things people have said I am good at
Customer Service
Experienced in customer service whether it be in person or on the phone. I am able to make a customer feel good about their interaction with the company or product.
Learned Leader
Being a leader is never done and over with. I desire to inspire action in others to innovate. I often switch between being a follower and a leader, as both offer usable knowledge.
Bilingual
Can speak and write in Spanish. This comes in handy when visiting my large diverse family.
Master Collaborator
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple parties by using effective communication. Ability to co-create; growing peoples ideas into working structures.
Writer
I enjoy writing in my journal for leisure and organizational purposes but also write with a more professional tone for PR or persuasive pieces.
Communication Specialist
My whole undergrad education focused on the diverse ways in which people communicate, whether it be organizations, cultures, societies, consumers, or investors.
Organized
Extremely passionate about the process, I can assemble multiple aspects of any given project to reach peak effectiveness. My closet and desk are both very organized.
Artistically Dynamic
I embrace change with open arms. I can switch work flows like a chameleon changes colors. As diverse as a mid 80's mullet.
Cajun Shrimp Recipe Creator
Inspired by the one and only Bubba from Forest Gump, I have my own recipe to make the best Louisiana-Style spiced shrimp you'll ever taste. Also goes well in jambalaya. [357,000 Scoville]
Experience
Student Bursar
May 2016 - June 2017
SBCC Bursar Office, Santa Barbara
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Demonstrated outstanding customer service on phone calls regarding student account balances
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Trained new employees on how to work Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
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Advised students on specific financial problems as well as finding a solution to their needs
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Explained account balances to other faculty members
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Handled and organized donations worth thousands of dollars received by SBCC
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Prepared and analyzed college faculty accounts for audits
Senior Sales Adviser
August 2015 - May 2016
H&M, Santa Barbara
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Trained and inspired new employees on customer service and the companies code of conduct
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Pitched sales to customers in order to reach company sales quota
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Organized the sales floor with company merchandise to better appeal to customer behavior
Sales Associate
September 2014 - March 2015
Abercrombie & Fitch, San Diego
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Responsible for representing the brand by improving customer engagement with merchandise while providing outstanding customer service
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Operated cash registers and balancing drawers
Janitorial Vehicle Inspector/Operator
April 2014 - May 2015
Southwestern College Maintenance, Chula Vista
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Maintained the vehicle's interior and exterior integrity
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Coordinated with college staff members on using college property as means of transportation
Education
Bachelors in Communication
Expected Graduation: June 2020
University of California, Santa Barbara
Certificate in Technology Management
Expected Completion: June 2020
University of California, Santa Barbara
Certificate in Leadership Skills
April 2019
L.E.A.D program
Associates in Communication Sciences
June 2018
Santa Barbara Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences with emphasis in Mathematics and Social Behavioral Sciences
June 2018
Santa Barbara Community College