Mandy Finders
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Sommer Stelzer
I have had the pleasure of working with Mandy at Greenspring Media and Shutterfly. Mandy consistently produces clean, sophisticated and polished designs that leave me in awe. She is incredibly organized and moves through projects with a pragmatic approach. I appreciated her poise during tight deadlines in a stressful work environment. Mandy is always willing to help and creates a friendly, approachable working relationship with all of her co-workers. Since I have worked with her in two very different roles, I can confidently say that Mandy will rock whatever she is tasked with. If you have Mandy on your team, you're WINNING.
Katelyn Bloomquist
Mandy spearheaded the 2020 redesign of Midwest Home magazine and transformed the publication into something the title has never been in its 30-plus years. She is passionate for everything she does, and her attention to detail—something paramount in the world of magazine journalism—is unmatched. Talent aside, she is incredibly driven, goes above and beyond what is required of her, and is an all-around pleasure to be around and work with. I cherish the time I had the privilege of working with Mandy, and to this day, wish I still had the opportunity. She is an incredible asset and teammate!
Sommer Stelzer
I have had the pleasure of working with Mandy at Greenspring Media and Shutterfly. Mandy consistently produces clean, sophisticated and polished designs that leave me in awe. She is incredibly organized and moves through projects with a pragmatic approach. I appreciated her poise during tight deadlines in a stressful work environment. Mandy is always willing to help and creates a friendly, approachable working relationship with all of her co-workers. Since I have worked with her in two very different roles, I can confidently say that Mandy will rock whatever she is tasked with. If you have Mandy on your team, you're WINNING.
Katelyn Bloomquist
Mandy spearheaded the 2020 redesign of Midwest Home magazine and transformed the publication into something the title has never been in its 30-plus years. She is passionate for everything she does, and her attention to detail—something paramount in the world of magazine journalism—is unmatched. Talent aside, she is incredibly driven, goes above and beyond what is required of her, and is an all-around pleasure to be around and work with. I cherish the time I had the privilege of working with Mandy, and to this day, wish I still had the opportunity. She is an incredible asset and teammate!
Sommer Stelzer
I have had the pleasure of working with Mandy at Greenspring Media and Shutterfly. Mandy consistently produces clean, sophisticated and polished designs that leave me in awe. She is incredibly organized and moves through projects with a pragmatic approach. I appreciated her poise during tight deadlines in a stressful work environment. Mandy is always willing to help and creates a friendly, approachable working relationship with all of her co-workers. Since I have worked with her in two very different roles, I can confidently say that Mandy will rock whatever she is tasked with. If you have Mandy on your team, you're WINNING.
Katelyn Bloomquist
Mandy spearheaded the 2020 redesign of Midwest Home magazine and transformed the publication into something the title has never been in its 30-plus years. She is passionate for everything she does, and her attention to detail—something paramount in the world of magazine journalism—is unmatched. Talent aside, she is incredibly driven, goes above and beyond what is required of her, and is an all-around pleasure to be around and work with. I cherish the time I had the privilege of working with Mandy, and to this day, wish I still had the opportunity. She is an incredible asset and teammate!
Sommer Stelzer
I have had the pleasure of working with Mandy at Greenspring Media and Shutterfly. Mandy consistently produces clean, sophisticated and polished designs that leave me in awe. She is incredibly organized and moves through projects with a pragmatic approach. I appreciated her poise during tight deadlines in a stressful work environment. Mandy is always willing to help and creates a friendly, approachable working relationship with all of her co-workers. Since I have worked with her in two very different roles, I can confidently say that Mandy will rock whatever she is tasked with. If you have Mandy on your team, you're WINNING.
Katelyn Bloomquist
Mandy spearheaded the 2020 redesign of Midwest Home magazine and transformed the publication into something the title has never been in its 30-plus years. She is passionate for everything she does, and her attention to detail—something paramount in the world of magazine journalism—is unmatched. Talent aside, she is incredibly driven, goes above and beyond what is required of her, and is an all-around pleasure to be around and work with. I cherish the time I had the privilege of working with Mandy, and to this day, wish I still had the opportunity. She is an incredible asset and teammate!
Experience
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Housing First Minnesota
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Shutterfly
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Photo Sourcing Manager
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Jun 2020 - Jan 2023
My main focus at Shutterfly was sourcing in-product photography: the sample images that are used as examples within products on both the brand’s website and in marketing campaigns. These images were sourced directly from photographers and reinforced the brand’s positioning and merchandising strategy. This also included tracking diversity and inclusive representation across all products. Responsibilities: recruiting a network of photographers across the country and beyond • coordinating photography calls for submissions • photography submission acquisitions • photographer portfolio reviews • photography purchasing within specified budgets • vendor contract negotiations • competitor, customer, and trend research • concept and present brand photography strategy • setting diversity goal percentages for ensuring representation across all products • photo editing and retouching • building product art files for retouching • in-product photography selections for major marketing campaigns including direct mail and catalog • new product photography placements • approve in-product photography usage across channels including website and email • digital asset management • conduct new-hire employee interviews • timeline/deadline management • cross-functional team collaboration Show less
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Midwest Home Magazine
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Advertising Services
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Senior Art Director
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2020
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Greenspring Media
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Art Director
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Jan 2006 - Mar 2020
As the sole director for Midwest Home, and team director for Minnesota Monthly, I managed the ideation/concepts for the magazines’ award-winning visual direction. This included covers, features, and departments, then seeing those concepts through to the final product on newsstands. Served a key role in elevating the overall design of the publications through thoughtful photo selection, typography, page layouts, and knowledge of the demographic paired with current trends, a highlight of which included a full-scale redesign of Midwest Home magazine. Responsibilities: content development/ideation • editorial team collaboration • hiring freelance photographers/illustrators • contract negotiations • location scouting • communicating visual direction to freelancers • photoshoot coordination • prop shopping • photoshoot prop and set styling both in studio and on location • photo assistant • photo editing • material/photography sourcing • digital asset management • mentoring junior design staff • budget management • timeline/deadline management • printer file preparation • web image conversion • managing brand Instagram accounts • various design for events, sales/promotional materials, in-house advertising, media kits, rate cards, editorial calendars • main contact for syndicate clients • paginations • advertising traffic coordination • media requests • proof routing • press checks • custom publishing proposals • maintain brand identity Show less
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Senior Art Director
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Apr 2014 - Jan 2017
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Graphic Designer
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Sep 2004 - Dec 2005
Responsibilities: signage design • brochure design • newsletter design • production design • pre-production scaling using CADtools • color/material selections • digital asset management • showroom displays • sales leads • project/account management • administrative assistance Responsibilities: signage design • brochure design • newsletter design • production design • pre-production scaling using CADtools • color/material selections • digital asset management • showroom displays • sales leads • project/account management • administrative assistance
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Paper Source
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United States
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Retail
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500 - 600 Employee
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Invitation Specialist, Sales Associate
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May 2004 - Aug 2004
Responsibilities: assist customers with planning the design, layout, and materials for various event invitations • bookbinding instructor • in-store displays • retail sales Responsibilities: assist customers with planning the design, layout, and materials for various event invitations • bookbinding instructor • in-store displays • retail sales
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ByDesign
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St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Graphic Designer, Bookbinder
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Feb 2004 - Apr 2004
Responsibilities: bookbinding • client interaction • various print and web design Responsibilities: bookbinding • client interaction • various print and web design
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The Minnesota Daily (MN Daily)
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advertising Production Graphic Designer
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
Responsibilities: newspaper advertising design • page layouts • client communication via sales representatives Responsibilities: newspaper advertising design • page layouts • client communication via sales representatives
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Education
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2001 - 2004
University of Minnesota
BS, Graphic Design
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