Experience

Ranir

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Services Coordinator

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Manages and art directs the graphic design, packaging, retail displays, tradeshow booth, consumer promotions and professional channel ads for the Plackers brand and other key customers/retailer accounts. Manages and art directs the graphic design, packaging, retail displays, tradeshow booth, consumer promotions and professional channel ads for the Plackers brand and other key customers/retailer accounts.



Dickinson Press Inc.

• Grand Rapids, MI

• Account Representative

  • Oct 2006 - 2015

  Managed and directed all aspects of client orders, through all levels of production for assigned accounts from purchase order to delivery. Developed and maintained effective client communications using negotiation, persuasion, diplomacy and clear communication, to maintain client satisfaction and improvement, and to ensure client retention. Supported Executive Account Rep with quotes by providing material availability and scheduling. Directed and managed industry suppliers for each individual order. Input and managed shipping specifications. Managed complaints and applied adjustments through accounts receivable and payable concerning all billing or services rendered for assigned clients. Show less



Reid Entities

• Muskegon, MI

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2006

  Provided visual design solutions for catalog covers, advertising and marketing materials, product supplements and trade show booths for the 5 seperate entities at Reid. Designed and approved custom and new product signage for Sign Company. Reviewed and approved all concepts presented by designers and outside vendors. Provided product photography and direction for product photography to designers and professional photographers. Evaluated and managed media and graphic assets submitted by outside vendors and professional photographers i.e. product photography, and illustrations. Reviewed and approved all press proofs and performed press checks. Show less



School Zone Publishing Company

• Grand Haven, MI

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Nov 1995 - Oct 2004

  Provided visual design solutions for interiors and exteriors of all educational publications and product packaging; as well as support literature, displays, promotional and direct mail materials. Directed illustrators and approved artwork for production. Made line extensions and updated existing publications and packaging. Attended press runs and made press approvals. Provided visual design solutions for interiors and exteriors of all educational publications and product packaging; as well as support literature, displays, promotional and direct mail materials. Directed illustrators and approved artwork for production. Made line extensions and updated existing publications and packaging. Attended press runs and made press approvals.



Gerber Products Company

• Fremont, MI

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 1991 - Nov 1995

  Provided visual design solutions for food and baby care packaging, in both domestic and international markets, as well as support literature and displays, point-of-sale, promotional and direct mail materials. Scheduled and directied photo shoots. Developed line extensions and updated existing packages. Attended press runs and made press approvals. Attended focus groups. Provided visual design solutions for food and baby care packaging, in both domestic and international markets, as well as support literature and displays, point-of-sale, promotional and direct mail materials. Scheduled and directied photo shoots. Developed line extensions and updated existing packages. Attended press runs and made press approvals. Attended focus groups.