International Business College

Associates, Graphic Design

2007 - 2008

Designer & Owner

RAGGEDYMAN MEDIA

Oct 2020 - present

In an effort to gain more experience, I decided to offer freelance services. As a sole proprietor, I... am responsible for advertising, quoting, tracking monthly profit/loss and invoicing along with designing for print production. I was given the opportunity to teach a small group of students on setting up a book file properly using InDesign with plans to attend again in the future. This is not a primary focus, but allows me to offer creative services on the side.read more

Graphic Designer II

COOK BIOTECH INC.

Oct 2022 - Jan 2024

In this position, I was able to create content for the company instead of being a designer for speci... fic purposes. The range of media I was responsible for included: bi-monthly company videos, presentations, print material, large format graphics, digital ads, social media posts, and several automated InDesign templates for future use. Creating videos has been one of the largest leaps in my career. Each video consisted of determining the subject, creating a storyboard, meeting with the department to discuss the storyboard, writing a script for the opening of each film, recording, editing, and releasing the final video to the corporate copywriter for release to the company. I even had the opportunity of recording the company president dancing to “Firework” by Katy Perry as an opening for the Q2 financials video to get viewers hooked! Each video was between 5-10 minutes in length with an average view rate of 150 out of 200 employees within 2 days of release. As a marketing department, Cook Biotech was building new brand standards, whereas I was creating new technical and sales documents using these new elements.read more

Pre-media Technician

THE NATIONAL GROUP

Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

Acting as the lead designer in a team of 3, in a very fast-paced environment, my primary focus was t... he administration of the company’s dynamic web store front end that allowed us to offer an online store to several high-profile clients. The digital storefronts allow end-users to order products I created using EFI® software. These products range from non-printed items (fulfillment) to variable data products that allow users to upload databases and create merged documents for print and mail. I would process many of these orders each morning, preparing each job for the digital print specialist. My secondary focus was completing design jobs provided by the sales team with a 48-hour or less turn-around for most projects. During the design process, it was important to understand and adhere to each client’s brand identity. Printed and assembled proofs were a necessary part of the process to ensure that the production team could complete the finishing process after printing. Additional aspects of this position include: preflighting files to ensure accuracy for digital or offset printing, operating the wide-format inkjet printer, finishing of large signs, banners, etc... after printing, and filling the position of digital print specialist when needed.read more

Graphic Designer

CREATIVE INC

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

I worked with a small team, including one additional designer, where I designed vehicle wraps, full ... environments and wall murals, indoor and outdoor signage as well as displays, banners and car magnets. An opportunity arose for me to spend quality time in production where I was printing and completing the jobs designed by myself or the other designer. I was responsible for tracking times specific to client’s needs and reporting those times daily to the business development manager. Ultimately, I was offered an opportunity for a better position to further grow and expand my knowledge.read more

Graphic Designer

INSTANT COPY PRINTING

Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

I worked on a small team with one other designer, production manager, customer service representativ... e and two bindery and press operators. I completed daily work orders consisting of designing anything from logos, business cards, multi-page books to large signs and banners. I prepared files for print on in-house machines utilizing a gang-up method to produce as little waste as possible, while also preparing files for outsourced printing. I operated 2 digital presses using a Fiery ® workstation to manage jobs and save specific print settings based on color output and various types of paper for optimal print quality. I also provided support to the customer service rep and production manager by executing customers’ jobs from start to finish, and invoicing. Additionally, I assisted customers from many large corporations, maintaining consistent designs and finished products to meet each company’s requirements.read more

Marketing Coordinator

AURORA PARTS LLC

Aug 2008 - Apr 2017

I sourced and manipulated images to create a new online catalog system that involves point-and-click... access, using a custom Java-based platform, utilizing HTML coding to manage content. I was also responsible for the design of large graphics such as several 10 ft. and 20 ft. booth displays as well as annual magazine ads for ‘Trailer Body Builders’ and other publishing companies. Additionally, I maintained the company’s branding image, designed logos for new products and services, and designed several brochures and marketing materials such as installation manuals, catalogs, single page pamphlets and package design. l set up pricing based on the company’s preference for margin and markup, later using these spreadsheets to create fliers for release to customers. I also assisted in organizing the company’s trade show every 18 months for approximately 300-500 attendees, and was promoted to Marketing Coordinator in August 2010.read more