Experience

Premier Press

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • May 2022 - Present

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Responsible for managing various projects, from digital & offset printing to graphic installs and retail campaigns. Uses vast knowledge of machinery, production processes, and materials to make recommendations and streamline production. Creates and maintains excellent relationships with clients and vendors.



Forge Graphic Works, Inc.

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Responsible for managing retail graphic campaigns regionally and internationally. This includes 2D graphics as well as 3D custom engineered displays. Guiding projects through production, delivery and install while managing client expectations and deadlines. Vast knowledge of machinery, production processes and utilizing numerous third-party vendors to deliver premium products. Responsible for managing retail graphic campaigns regionally and internationally. This includes 2D graphics as well as 3D custom engineered displays. Guiding projects through production, delivery and install while managing client expectations and deadlines. Vast knowledge of machinery, production processes and utilizing numerous third-party vendors to deliver premium products.



Elite Signs, Inc

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Project Manager / Lead Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  Responsible for responding to emails, phone calls and returning customers for new jobs. Previous production experience guides decision making for scheduling projects and ensuring timely production. Signage presents other challenges of proper permitting, fire code and ADA regulations, along with installation, dig & locate services, engineering plans, proper licensing and equipment in accordance with OSHA. Responsible for responding to emails, phone calls and returning customers for new jobs. Previous production experience guides decision making for scheduling projects and ensuring timely production. Signage presents other challenges of proper permitting, fire code and ADA regulations, along with installation, dig & locate services, engineering plans, proper licensing and equipment in accordance with OSHA.



DocuMart Portland

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  As Account Manager, I am responsible for driving sales, developing and maintaining excellent client relationships. By meeting with clients, I can better understand their needs, goals and budget to give a superior level of service. With a strong background in print and graphic design, I can provide accurate information and creative solutions outside the box.

• Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

  As manager of the Macadam DocuMart, I am responsible for everything that comes in and out of my store. This involves scheduling jobs and keeping them on track, communicating deadlines with customers and our production manager. Any jobs that need to be produced out of house need to be coordinated properly for on-time delivery. All equipment and maintenance on machines, administrative duties and employee scheduling is my responsibility. My staff is encouraged to be productive and proud of their work, and I help grow their own personal knowledge and skill sets. Ensuring that we perform to perfection and our customers are satisfied and happy with the products they receive, I strive to go above and beyond for the client on every job.



Fishead Custom Printing

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2013

  As Lead Graphic Designer, I produce designs to be screen printed for a variety of clients. From Disney, Nike and Orange County Choppers to schools and family reunions, all artwork is custom created per the client’s order. This requires asking the right questions and presenting the perfect solution; from screen printing and embroidering on shirts to getting coffee mugs properly made in China! Multi-tasking is a necessity, as well as handling tight deadlines and budget restraints. As Lead Graphic Designer, I produce designs to be screen printed for a variety of clients. From Disney, Nike and Orange County Choppers to schools and family reunions, all artwork is custom created per the client’s order. This requires asking the right questions and presenting the perfect solution; from screen printing and embroidering on shirts to getting coffee mugs properly made in China! Multi-tasking is a necessity, as well as handling tight deadlines and budget restraints.



Time Preserved, Inc.

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2012

  I am responsible for book layout & design, InDesign template creation, photo correction and restoration, as well as video editing and PowerPoint presentations. I also developed a new office organization system and helped implement it for storing sensitive vintage documents, original photographs and previous projects. I am responsible for book layout & design, InDesign template creation, photo correction and restoration, as well as video editing and PowerPoint presentations. I also developed a new office organization system and helped implement it for storing sensitive vintage documents, original photographs and previous projects.



HIGHGEAR, Inc

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Dec 2008 - Oct 2009

  High Gear, Inc made me an expert in clipping paths, photo-manipulation and color correction. Product images were manipulated for consistency and use in catalogues or promotional materials. I created mock-ups of store displays and packaging for in-house use and selling concepts to vendors. High Gear, Inc made me an expert in clipping paths, photo-manipulation and color correction. Product images were manipulated for consistency and use in catalogues or promotional materials. I created mock-ups of store displays and packaging for in-house use and selling concepts to vendors.



Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

  Designed posters, flyers, cards for print, as well as web banners and ads, newspaper and magazine advertisements. Other duties included photo archiving and uploading to the internal server for use in other departments. Designed posters, flyers, cards for print, as well as web banners and ads, newspaper and magazine advertisements. Other duties included photo archiving and uploading to the internal server for use in other departments.



Someday Lounge

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Intern, Contract Artist

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  Designed promotional cards for performers and event posters on a very tight schedule with limited budget. I stayed on past my internship to continue work on original illustrations for the Phase One campaign, which was usually done before even knowing the performers. Designed promotional cards for performers and event posters on a very tight schedule with limited budget. I stayed on past my internship to continue work on original illustrations for the Phase One campaign, which was usually done before even knowing the performers.