Experience
Over 55 course completions of continuing education classes, courses, and training certificates
Over 150 hours coding and programming over the past 10 years
Over 350 hours of industry training and OJT at FedEx Ground over the past 3 years
Almost 25 years of coding experience I've been coding since the early 2000s when I taught myself HTML.
Skills
Education & Work Experience
From years in the food industry in many delis and bakeries to manufacturing, I am well rounded in fast-paced enviroments to customer-service-based talentsd. Once I earned an associates degree in information technology, I began to seek jobs in the field. Check out my resume/CV below.
Summary
Ben Vaughn
Innovative and deadline-driven Graphic Designer with 3+ years of experience designing and developing user-centered digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.
- Greenville, South Carolina
- (864) 686-3926, Personal Cell
- thebenvaughn@gmail.com
Education
Bachelors of Computer Science
January 2025 - current
Rasmussen University
Through a partnership and scholarship through my employer FedEx Ground, I am currently pursuing a bachelors in computer science in computer applications. This is a very exciting program and I am continuing to update my resume site here with projects completed in the courses completed.
Data Science & Machine Learning Certification
May 2023 - September 2024 (Est. Completion Date)
Bloom Institute of Technology
Currently participating in a job-placement self-paced bootcamp in data analytics, learning software engineering skills that will help me land a higher-paying job when I finish the bootcamp in about a year.
Associate of Science: Graphic Design
September 2023 - current
Penn Foster College
Currently pursuing an associates degree that covers color theory, industry standards and trends and other graphic design basics.
AutoCAD Career Diploma
September 2023 - current
Penn Foster College
Currently pursuing career diploma that covers using the industry standard software AutoDesk's AutoCAD.
Associate of Applied Science: Information Technology
August 2014 - October 2016
Brown Mackie College, Greenville, South Carolina
Received an associates degree in information technology, preparing me for further education in the feild of IT.
Professional Experience
Sr Operations Admin
2022 - Present
FedEx Ground (ZGRE/296), Greenville, South Carolina
- Leads in quality and customer service for 46-member team
- Delegates tasks to members of the quality and admin team
- Leads recognition award program at our station facility - The Purple Promise Recognition Award
- Oversees the efficient use of the logistics of facility operations
Graphic design freelancer
2012 - 2022
Upstate, South Carolina
- Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures,infographics, presentations, and advertisements).
- Managed over 10 projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure
- Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design
- Created 4+ design presentations and proposals a month for clients and account managers
Manufacturing Assembler
February 2012 - July 2014
Duncan, South Carolina
- Ran in a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing assembly line, working with my hands and tools.
- Build car seats for BMW X3, X5, and X6 series 10-12 hours/day, 5-6 days/week
- Led in Quality for a 20+ member team
Community Involvement
In addition to my career and schooling, I participate in many community functions, organizations, and events.
Volunteerism
Walk to End Alzheimers
Beginning in 2019, I began participating in the Walk to End Alzheimers in Greenville, SC.
- 2019-2023, Participated Greenville Walks
- 2023 Team Captian for FedEx Ground
- Raised over $300 in 2023
Greenville Gay Men's Chorus
Founding member of the originally named Pride of Greenville Men's Chorus in 2011 where I alos designed the original logo. Music Librarian for the 2022-2023 season.
- 2011, Founding Member
- 2011, Designed Original PoGMC Logo
- 2022-2023, Music Librarian
Toys for Tots
Assisted in collecting over 40 toys during the 2023 season at Greenville's FedEx Ground for Toys for Tots.
- 2023, Led FedEx Ground in collecting over 40 toys
- 2024, Led FedEx Ground in collecting over 60 toys
Book Drive
Led the Book Drive at Greenville's FedEx Ground in 2024 collecting over 50 books for the local community and the Little Libraries of Greenville, Greer, and Duncan.
- 2024, Led FedEx Ground in collecting over 50 books for the community
Theatrical Experience
Greenville Theatre, 2014
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Assistant Stage Manager
Centre Stage, 2012
Kings of Country and Their Queens: A Concert
Assistant Stage Manager
Centre Stage, 2012
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: A New Musical Comedy
Spotlights
Centre Stage, 2011
Our Leading Lady
Stage Crew
Awards, Certificates, and Certifications
I love to learn and regularly take continuing education courses. Filter through these awards, completed course certificates, and certifications I have earned by selecting a filter title like FedEx, IT, Coding, or All. Hover over an image and click the plus button to enlarge or the hyperlink button to view the verified certificate, if it is available.
- Awards
- Certifications
- IT
- Data
- Security
- Networking
- Coding
- Design
- Microsoft
- Religion
- All
Testimonials
I love working with my team to get the job done. Check out the feedback from happy clients of previously-completed projects I've done and teammates of jobs I've had in the past.
I absolutely love my personalized merch I've order from Ben of Dulzeny Designs & More. The quality and attention to detail is perfection. Will definately use Dulzeny again when needing personalized merch. Thanks, Benjamin.
Jayceette Boger
JBoger Photography
During COVID-19, I order custom face masks with the Knights of Columbus logo on them for our local KOC chapter here in California. Thanks, Ben, for making all these masks in a timely manner and allowing us to be safe and advertise at the same time.
Ronald Ytem
Knights of Columbus member
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you [that] I have really noticed what a great job you are doing handling customer and customer service calls. You have maintained a professional attitude and handled some calm composure. Thank you again for all you have done.
