Production Designer

• Sep 2020 - Present

Production Artist

• Mar 2018 - Jun 2020

- Prepared and packaged designer files for print by checking project specifications, sizing, image copyright, and color. - Designed digital and print assets for monthly promotional flyers, in-store signage kits, social media, event handouts, and point of purchase displays for national and international store partners. - Ran production and assisted with design on complete store branding refresh package of 50+ pieces including wall graphics, price signs, cooler decals for main corporate retail store in Pittsburgh for beta test which resulted in an increase in sales. - Coordinated artwork releases and approved proofs with external print vendors. - Managed project deadlines and consistent branding.

Admissions Associate & Event Staff

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2019

- Assisted guests in-person and via phone with museum information, lost child codes, and first aid. Led school field trip groups and monitored exhibits. - Processed admissions and memberships and trained new employees. - Set up and tore down for special events including galas, weddings, corporate events. - Assisted guests in-person and via phone with museum information, lost child codes, and first aid. Led school field trip groups and monitored exhibits. - Processed admissions and memberships and trained new employees. - Set up and tore down for special events including galas, weddings, corporate events.

Production Artist

• Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

- Created initial weekly newspaper ad framework for designers and revised content per feedback from proofreaders and merchants. - Prepared social media carousels and static ads templates for design team. - Created initial weekly newspaper ad framework for designers and revised content per feedback from proofreaders and merchants. - Prepared social media carousels and static ads templates for design team.

Product Specialist/Designer

• Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

Designed branded merchandise mock-ups for clients including Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rivers Casino, and Weight Watchers Designed branded merchandise mock-ups for clients including Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rivers Casino, and Weight Watchers

Graphic Designer

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

- Created digital graphics, email newsletters, and print materials for clients including AARP, Bob Evans, and GlaxoSmithKline. - Designed packaging for GNC branded products. - Created digital graphics, email newsletters, and print materials for clients including AARP, Bob Evans, and GlaxoSmithKline. - Designed packaging for GNC branded products.

Digital Pre-Press Specialist

• Apr 2011 - Aug 2013

-Created flyers, mailers, business cards, envelopes, multi-page booklets, and banners. -Checked files for bleed, margins, image quality, and ensured files were set up according to specifications. -Created flyers, mailers, business cards, envelopes, multi-page booklets, and banners. -Checked files for bleed, margins, image quality, and ensured files were set up according to specifications.

Production Coordinator

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

Designed quick turnaround print projects for business and individual clients including flyers, programs, newsletters, mailers, invitations, and signage using various printers and finishing machines. Designed quick turnaround print projects for business and individual clients including flyers, programs, newsletters, mailers, invitations, and signage using various printers and finishing machines.

Pre-Production Coordinator

• Feb 2007 - May 2007

- Pre-flighted all design files for print by checking image quality, margins/bleeds, and fonts. - Provided training on Mac OS. - Pre-flighted all design files for print by checking image quality, margins/bleeds, and fonts. - Provided training on Mac OS.

Graphic Designer

• Nov 2006 - Feb 2007

Designed and produced signs and graphics for various exhibits as well as general museum informational graphics. Designed and produced signs and graphics for various exhibits as well as general museum informational graphics.