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RELEVANT SKILLS

OPERATIONAL/MANAGEMENT

Schedule Planning • Switchboard • Accounting • Technical Support • Supervision • Human Resources

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Conceptualization • Layout • Typography • Color Theory • Illustration • Comps • Web Design

COMPUTER
OSX Lion • Windows XP/Vista • Networking • HTML • CSS • FTP • Prepress Rip Workflows (Nexus)

Applications
Adobe CS6 • AdSpeed • ArtPro • Cimpack • DotSpy • Microsoft Office • MultiAd Creator • Quark XPress

WORK HISTORY

Keystone Printed Specialties  Graphic Designer 07/10 to 01/12 then CAD Designer ‑ 01/12 to 08/12

As CAD Designer: Created dielines and working samples for customer approval. Put together layouts for estimating to ensure efficient use of paper and other resources. Created concepts for our clients for new products, cartons, boots, pop-up displays. Ordered dies based on the layouts and handled bids for several vendors. Output vinyl drawings/SBS samples for our press use using a plotter. Served as backup in our plating and prepress departments.

As Graphic Designer: Responsible for prepress functions related to incoming digital files for commercial printing. Prepared documents to ensure high quality results for lithographic and flexographic presses. Prepared proofs for press approval. Maintained accurate records and backups. Served as backup to the various plating duties for the different presses. Also worked as weekend on-call for prepress issues on rotation with other prepress personnel.

FastSigns  Graphic Designer ‑ 04/07 to 01/12

Responsible for creation, proofing and printing signage. Also supported the store’s marketing efforts through targeted advertisements such as billboards, banners, window applications, flyers and postcards. Helped maintain equipment, reduce waste through careful planning on use of materials. Supported sales in communication, proofing and answering telephones.

Mulligan Printing  Art Director ‑ 06/06 to 10/06

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of graphic design and art production for three weekly shoppers. Daily design and layout of ads to customer specifications using Macintosh platform. Supervised office personnel throughout period of sale. Supported the office in technical projects, daily operations and producing content for weekly publication.

Scranton Times/Tribune  Graphic Artist ‑ 01/05 to 07/06

Creation of retail advertisements Scranton Times and various products. Daily design and layout of ads to customer specifications using Macintosh platform. Coordinated with outside agencies to bring their ads to press. Managed ad schedule to ensure strict deadlines. Provided support for sales staff in a team environment.

East Valley/Scottsdale Tribune  Graphic Artist ‑ 11/00 to 03/03 then Production Manager ‑ 03/03 to 11/04

As Production Manager:Responsible for overseeing all aspects of art production for Scottsdale Views/Tribune and various other publications. Daily design and layout of ads to customer specifications. Optimized artist work hours to reduce overtime by 95% in our office. Coordinated ad schedule to ensure strict deadlines. Acted as liaison to sales staff and coordinated production for their promotional requirements.

As Graphic Artist: Responsible for creation of retail advertisements for East Valley Tribune and various other weekly publications. Daily design and layout of ads to customer specifications using Macintosh platform. Worked in tandem with outside agencies to bring their ads to press. Coordinated ad schedule to ensure strict deadlines. Provided support for sales staff in a team environment.

DRM Designs  Graphic Designer ‑ 11/99 to present

Graphic and web design services for various individuals and companies. Newsletters, identity packages, promotional website design among the services provided. Also researched web hosting and bids for printing. Clients include: Markel Southwest Underwriters, Days Inn Scottsdale, Cendant Hotels, Core Parenting PDX, Home Depot (Scottsdale) and Sproule and Associates.

Days Inn Scottsdale  Front Desk Manager and various ‑ 11/89 ‑ 09/99

Performed various duties from night audit, quest services to van driving. Responsible for overall customer service and staff of 15 associates. Basic accounting and scheduling, hiring and counseling employees, and communication with other departments also functions of the position.