Experience

JournalBooks

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Artist / Pre Production

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States - Create new artwork for clients, update and revise existing client’s art for production for various imprinting styles - Produce proofs based on the customers request, or suggesting alternative solutions while maintaining the integrity of the customer’s brand standards. - Review file specifications prior to releasing files and ensure adherence to quality standards. - Ensure the quality and accuracy of files that are created and sent to print - Review digital and printer proofs for… Show more - Create new artwork for clients, update and revise existing client’s art for production for various imprinting styles - Produce proofs based on the customers request, or suggesting alternative solutions while maintaining the integrity of the customer’s brand standards. - Review file specifications prior to releasing files and ensure adherence to quality standards. - Ensure the quality and accuracy of files that are created and sent to print - Review digital and printer proofs for overall print-ability including accuracy, clarity, content, registration, and color Show less



Freelance Graphic Design

• Graphic Design

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • 2010 - Present

  Photo Editing, Branding, Brochures, Letterheads, Business Cards, Stamps, and Logos



The Map Shop

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Raised Relief and 3D Maps

  • Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States - Manage the entire process for raised relief from establishing the concept to forming and molding to stock management and wholesaling - Create design solutions to adhere to project and client specifications- Lead design development and decision-making by spearheading new programs for the CNC machine and VCarve program - Communicate and collaborate with customers and wholesalers to fulfill orders within budget and by strict deadlines - Plan and schedule orders to ensure inventory… Show more - Manage the entire process for raised relief from establishing the concept to forming and molding to stock management and wholesaling - Create design solutions to adhere to project and client specifications- Lead design development and decision-making by spearheading new programs for the CNC machine and VCarve program - Communicate and collaborate with customers and wholesalers to fulfill orders within budget and by strict deadlines - Plan and schedule orders to ensure inventory is in stock for shipment

• Fulfillment Manager

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States - Manage all warehouse procedures within the shipping and finishing departments to ensure coordination and completion of orders - Oversee processes to satisfy customers’ needs and requests - Coordinate with the operations manager for cohesive work function within the warehouse - Established and organized new departments: Raised Relief and 3D Maps



Duncan-Parnell Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States - Managed and facilitated the entire creative process throughout the sales, production, and installation teams - Designed site surveys and layouts for clients and coordinated installs - Managed schedules to ensure projects were completed quickly and accurately within an ever-changing environment



City Prints

• India
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations / Print Maker

  • May 2018 - Jan 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States - Managed the sales process in its entirety which includes establishing contact, print development, finishing, and shipping

• New Product Development / Graphic Design

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States - Designed custom maps and prints for customers in-store and via email and phone - Completed B2C and B2B projects, from one-on-one to major corporations, such as In-N-Out Burger and Sealed Air - Developed interior signage, products, and print for retail floor merchandising - Managed the shipping process of all packages when necessary



JCPenney

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Merchandise Associate

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

  - Managed the merchandising process from truck to sales floor to ensure that products were placed accurately with aligned signage for the sales floor - Implemented strategies to effectively design and set floor plans for the department

• Visual Specialist

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

  Matthews, NC - Developed and presented merchandising signage from concept to implementation - Exhibited fashion trends on mannequins to portray the character and culture of JCPenney and adhere to brand standards



Simply Dapper

• Advertising Services

• Intern (Visual Department)

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

  Created visual designs for feature images, developed Simply Dapper banners, also created visual ads.