Co-Founder

• 2022 - Present

Print & Packaging Consultant and Freelance Pre-Press Designer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Consulting clients in creative strategy related to print, packaging and automation/integration processes. Contract freelancer specializing in complex pre-press applications. Consulting clients in creative strategy related to print, packaging and automation/integration processes. Contract freelancer specializing in complex pre-press applications.

Director, Print & Packaging

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

Strategic planning and project execution for:•Expansion and maintenance of in-house printing capabilities•Packaging development, procurement and inventory management•Ongoing compliance in packaging and labeling •Long term sustainability and ethics initiatives in vendor management and materials•Development of new brands and SKUs in a lean operational framework.

Senior Manager, Print & Packaging

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

-Oversee packaging design, sourcing, procurement, dry goods inventory management and in-house label printing for a wide variety of SKUs across multiple brands.-Ensure regulatory compliance of packaging and labeling for all SKUs in accordance with BCC and CDPH regulations.-Creative direction of in-house photographic and video production projects.

Print & Packaging Manager

• May 2018 - Jun 2019

Responsible for developing and ongoing special projects in automation, print production, packaging and product development.-Built and manages operations of Flow Kana's in-house printing systems and developed design and packaging protocols for Flow Kana products as well as partner brands. -Oversees a range of special projects in design, printing, automation and equipment acquisition.

Print Production Manager

• Oct 2017 - May 2018

Design and implement comprehensive and agile in-house printing capabilities for a fast-growing sustainable cannabis packaging facility. Research, develop and execute scaleable plan for continued automation of packaging during company and industry-wide diversification and growth.

Sole Proprietor

• Dec 2010 - Dec 2019

Clandestine Press is a custom printing company based in Northern California, specializing in fine letterpress printing. In addition to letterpress, Clandestine Press offers a variety of other fine printing and creative services. Private printing lessons for individuals and small groups are also offered in Ukiah. Clandestine Press is a custom printing company based in Northern California, specializing in fine letterpress printing. In addition to letterpress, Clandestine Press offers a variety of other fine printing and creative services. Private printing lessons for individuals and small groups are also offered in Ukiah.

Instructor

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2015

Private and group instruction of students in letterpress printing, photopolymer platemaking and project completion. Led workshops for elementary, middle and high school students as well as workshops for corporate team building and was a regularly scheduled instructor in SFCB's main class offerings. Managed class sizes up to 30, planned and executed curricula for classes and monitored open print and bindery studio use with as many as 8 presses in use at once.

Intern

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

Letterpress printing, planning and construction of artist books, maintenance of letterpress and bookbinding equipment. Managed several sub-projects of SFCB's Resident Artist and 'Imprint' small plates book production programs, working closely with artists to troubleshoot and complete color, design, printing and assembly issues before and during production of the edition. Projects of note include:'One for Each' - Limited Edition Artist Book by Resident Artist Paolo Salvagione'Paper Space' - Limited Edition Pop-Up/Diorama Artist Book by Resident Artist Kota Ezawa'Sideshow' - Limited Edition Small Plates Artist Book by Rigel Stuhmiller Show less

Pre-Press Designer and Press Operator

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2014

Digital preflight designer for clients ordering printing film and plates as well as custom-printed items. Printer and binder for projects ranging across a wide spectrum of print and assembly processes including and specializing in high end letterpress for wedding ephemera, screen printing, fine intaglio, book binding and mixed media editions. Digital preflight designer for clients ordering printing film and plates as well as custom-printed items. Printer and binder for projects ranging across a wide spectrum of print and assembly processes including and specializing in high end letterpress for wedding ephemera, screen printing, fine intaglio, book binding and mixed media editions.