Experience

BrandMuscle

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Technical Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Chicago, IL Wrote, tested, and deployed Python scripts to automate daily tasks for Graphic Operations department and other departments as needed. Overhauled department ticketing system to include valuable data which was then mined, cleaned, and compiled into monthly and quarterly reports on department performance and client utilization. Created data dashboards to provide executives and sales team with actionable insights to encourage proactive engagement with clients. Conducted training and mentoring for… Show more Wrote, tested, and deployed Python scripts to automate daily tasks for Graphic Operations department and other departments as needed. Overhauled department ticketing system to include valuable data which was then mined, cleaned, and compiled into monthly and quarterly reports on department performance and client utilization. Created data dashboards to provide executives and sales team with actionable insights to encourage proactive engagement with clients. Conducted training and mentoring for new team members.

• Senior Graphic Operations Specialist

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Chicago, IL Responsible for the preparation, verification and manipulation of creative materials for use within our web-based proprietary template versioning software. Tasks include preflighting creative materials including verification of color space, resolution, bleeds, fonts, mechanical specifications, etc., preparing and adjusting files for web and print, accurate conversion of provided design files from one software to another, troubleshooting of design and template files, and maintenance of job… Show more Responsible for the preparation, verification and manipulation of creative materials for use within our web-based proprietary template versioning software. Tasks include preflighting creative materials including verification of color space, resolution, bleeds, fonts, mechanical specifications, etc., preparing and adjusting files for web and print, accurate conversion of provided design files from one software to another, troubleshooting of design and template files, and maintenance of job logs.



Illinois State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Printing Services Wide Format and E-Commerce Specialist

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

  Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area Operation and maintenance of a 54" wide format printer for the production of banners, stickers, window clings, wall graphics, retractable displays, and other signage for the Illinois State campus. Design and preflight of files headed for both print and web output. Design and production of variable data files in EFI DirectSmile for use in our web storefront.



Campus Signage Solutions

• Associate

  • May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area Operation and maintenance of a 54" wide format printer for the production of banners, stickers, window clings, wall graphics, retractable displays, and other signage for the Illinois State campus. Design and preflight of files headed for both print and web output. Operated laser engraver for production of name tags, plaques, awards, etc.



Ace Hardware Corporation

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate and Cashier

  • Apr 2010 - 2014

  Springfield, Illinois Area Responsible for interacting with clients to recommend them a product to best solve their needs, maintaining a well-stocked storefront, and processing customer purchases using a point-of-sale system.



Illinois Department of Transportation

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technician Trainee

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Springfield, Illinois Area Responsible for maintaining well-organized record storage of thousands of blueprints for engineers, distributing incoming and outgoing mail for a bureau of over 100 employees, and directing calls to appropriate persons and departments.