Experience

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  Priefert Manufacturing

  • Mt Pleasant, TX

  • Technical Writer/Graphic Designer/Print Technician

    • Jul 2010 - Present
    • Mt Pleasant, TX

    Research, compile and organize data & specifications to develop Operators Manuals, Parts Lists and Assembly Instructions for manufactured equipment. Verify compliance to OSHA, ANSI, ASABE, NFPA and CE standards. Maintain current manual and research library.Design custom graphic designs for a variety of event products & equipment. Design a diversity of large-format, POP & event signage for multiple substrates. Service and repair digital print equipment.

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  AlphaGraphics

  • Irving, Texas

  • Art Director

    • 2006 - 2010
    • Irving, Texas

    Directed production of client files with Art Department staff, scheduled deadlines & mandated job requirements in fast-paced, front-line print company. Liaison between sales, design, production and bindery departments.

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  Identity Marketing & Promotions

  • Carrollton, Texas

  • Print Production Manager

    • 2004 - 2006
    • Carrollton, Texas

    Logistical Organization, Marketing & Promotional Media for Major Realty Corporations.Developed policies and procedures to unify creative department with print production in start-up company environment. Solely responsible for implementation of clients’ corporate identity and branding image on business materials, stationery and marketing media. Trained personnel in the use of scoring, folding and bindery equipment.

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  ProFormance Printing Company

  • Ft. Worth, Texas

  • Creative Director

    • 2000 - 2004
    • Ft. Worth, Texas

    Supervised art department and production personnel, handled press proofs and color checks. Designed, approved and implemented ad concepts for clients. Installed, updated and maintained computer systems.

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  The Creative Group

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Design Associate/Writer

    • 1999 - 2000
    • Dallas, Texas

    Contracted for corporate image relaunch of Excel Telecommunications, Inc. Designed new affiliate logo & promotional material for Excel’s United Kingdom division ETI. Contributing designer for Excel’s monthly magazine 'Communicator'Technical Writing Contributor for State-of-the-Art PCS digital communications equipment.

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  Aquent

  • Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas

  • Freelance Designer/Tutor/Tech Support

    • 1995 - 2000
    • Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas

    Provided graphic design work, web design, computer training and support for major agencies and printing companies including:• J. Walter Thompson, • The Integer Group, • The Hay Agency, • Marketing Management Inc., • Tracy Locke, • Larken, Meader & Schwidel, • Maxfield Group, • Dallas Morning News, • Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., • Taylor Publishing