Experience

Fiberstar, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Backup Shift Lead

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Andersen Corporation

• United States
• Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Associate

  • Feb 2021 - Jun 2023



Blanks/USA

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pre Press Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2023

  Coordinate the production of: custom print jobs on various digital formats including tags, raffle tickets, and other innovative products.Create variable data files, coordinating digital printer maintenance utilizing knowledge of paper stocks.Create and set up die lines for new products, imposition for printing and use of mathematical accuracy for all projects.Manage a busy production process and offer knowledge to streamline the overall workflow whenever possible. Attend daily production meetings, prepare weekly print schedules. Maintain pre-press room including upkeep of all paper stocks and formats.Liaison with all teams including customer service, estimating, and production.Assist customers with questions about our OnLine Design Studio, or questions about setting up template files through their own desktop programs.Collaborate with the finishing department to keep stock of current marketing collateral, product packaging and samples. Work with the marketing team to update materials for meetings and trade shows. Show less

• Graphic Production Artist

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  Production Artist duties include, but are not limited to: help replicate, maintain, coordinate and create technical aspects of all files, sales collateral pieces and promotions.Act as back up for the Pre-Press Coordinator as well as the Creative Director and will report to the Creative Director for assignments and scheduled reviews.Responsible for coordinating and implementing updated file conventions on the Mac server. This includes organization of all files, naming conventions, hierarchy of parent InDesign files and their imported links, archived folders and fonts files. Implementing technical aspects of M1 integration like PDF previews for collateral listed in M1.Create line art images and technical illustrations for product programs as well as automated and layered Photoshop renderings of product programs to obtain image creation efficiency, while adhering to Blanks/USA Brand guidelines.Coordinate with the Creative Director and Pre-Press Coordinator in all areas of custom collateral development, like swatch books, multiple page booklets, trade show pieces, etc. Make templates for Online Design Studio, field calls regarding online templates, prepare images for the website especially for affiliate marketing, creating and managementHelp coordinate materials for Trade Shows. Show less



Freelance Designer

• Designer, Writer and Illustrator

  • Jul 1999 - Jun 2023

  Profile Type: Individual Year Founded: 2005 Number of Employees: 1 Freelance graphic designer with over 8 years of working experience, constantly striving for professionalism while utilizing visual communication and artistic skills to design and create in a way that clearly illustrate my clients' message to their audience. This includes updating knowledge of the industry's latest software developments, as well as being attentive to the latest trends in advertising design and brand development. Contract Terms: $50/hour for a maximum of 15 hours per week (this, of course, varies depending on the project) 35% up front payment. (negotiable depending on project -- the rates and costs of utilizing a large-scale industrial printing press with embossing capabilities, for example) Remaining payment within 10 working days of project completion. EXPERT IN : Logo design Illustrations Brochures Business Cards & Letterhead Print Ads Banner Ads Digital Imaging Corporate Identity Packaging Design Page & Book Layout Show less



HONSA/BINDER PRINTING

• ST PAUL, MN

• Prepress Technician/Digital Press Operator

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2022

  Prepress involves typesetting and pre-flighting, as well as preparing files for plating in a PDF workflow system using Pitstop and imposition software. Developing and maintaining color consistency for digital print jobs by utilizing Fiery color profiles. Liaise and communicate with all teams including Account Reps, Printing and Bindery. Create variable data files in Publisher, and set-up variable data and mail merge projects for digital printing. Multi-task in a busy, fast-paced production environment Show less



Honsa-Binder Printing

• St. Paul

• Prepress Technician

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2022



Ecommworks

• Saint Louis Park

• Contract Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Collateral design and desktop publishing on spec: mastheads, invoice forms, etc. Collateral design and desktop publishing on spec: mastheads, invoice forms, etc.



OfficeMax

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Impress Associate

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  Specialized in graphic/desktop design, prepress and digital print production for customers' business media/collateral needs, as well as personal projects that need a professional touch. Specialized in graphic/desktop design, prepress and digital print production for customers' business media/collateral needs, as well as personal projects that need a professional touch.



Arts & Custom Publishing

• Wayzata, MN

• Web design intern

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  We design, publish, print and project manage the programs/playbills for many of the premier performing arts organizations in the Twin Cities. In addition, we coordinate and sell advertising in these programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Collaborated with the creative team on various design projects • Developed website from initial concept to completion • Evaluated/processed client advertising and created, monitored and proofed new ad production and alterations REQUIRED SKILLS: • Basic understanding of print production and web production processes • Basic writing skills and copywriting capabilities • Experience in web design • Ability to take direction, but also confidence to embrace a project to show off your skills • Excellent communication skills • Must work great on a team and have a positive "can-do" attitude • Open-minded to design critiquing • Detail-oriented • Excels in adhering to strict deadlines and specifications. SOFTWARE USED • Mac user (preferably has own laptop to bring in but not required) • Should be proficient in the following software: Adobe CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver) • Strong competency online • Basic FTP knowledge Show less



The UPS Store 3798

• Graphic Designer/Customer service specialist

  • Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

  Printed customers' digital files in small (10-100) or large (500 +) quantities, sometimes as ready-to-go .pdf files, and other times as text and images that need to be arranged in Illustrator or InDesign (PC platform) Spiral binding booklets, adhesive binding for two or three-part NCR forms: transfer paper for contracts, work orders, receipts, etc. Print production/assembly binding & cutting, UV coating Printed customers' digital files in small (10-100) or large (500 +) quantities, sometimes as ready-to-go .pdf files, and other times as text and images that need to be arranged in Illustrator or InDesign (PC platform) Spiral binding booklets, adhesive binding for two or three-part NCR forms: transfer paper for contracts, work orders, receipts, etc. Print production/assembly binding & cutting, UV coating



Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Campus

• Mailroom Operations Clerk

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2010

  Mailed and faxed Mortgage Notes, payment histories and amortization schedules to homeowners, in addition to distributing and delivering interoffice mail and faxes, signing for express deliveries, and ensuring correct employee staff information is kept up to date. Distributing paychecks, emailing procedural updates, ordering & maintaining office supplies & equipment and training new hires on mailroom procedures were important additional duties. Mailed and faxed Mortgage Notes, payment histories and amortization schedules to homeowners, in addition to distributing and delivering interoffice mail and faxes, signing for express deliveries, and ensuring correct employee staff information is kept up to date. Distributing paychecks, emailing procedural updates, ordering & maintaining office supplies & equipment and training new hires on mailroom procedures were important additional duties.



Avicon Productions

• Animator/Background Illustrator/Model maker

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

  Developed concept illustrations for the backgrounds of key special effects scenes. Coordinated individual background scenes with pre-determined angles from storyboards and later integrated those scenes with green-screen footage to be digitally rendered/rotoscoped for Twisted Delicate, a locally produced sci fi/; Contributed to the execution of other special effects during shooting. Designed and handcrafted a special effects puppet used in certain key scenes. Developed concept illustrations for the backgrounds of key special effects scenes. Coordinated individual background scenes with pre-determined angles from storyboards and later integrated those scenes with green-screen footage to be digitally rendered/rotoscoped for Twisted Delicate, a locally produced sci fi/; Contributed to the execution of other special effects during shooting. Designed and handcrafted a special effects puppet used in certain key scenes.



The Law Offices of David G. Gray, Attorney at Law

• Web Concept Developer/Programmer/Designer/Photographer

  • Feb 2009 - Oct 2009

  Developed a first-time website for a long-; Created theme graphics and online presence for the firm. Incorporated useful links to state and federal websites along with a blogspot, to keep clients informed, and make the site interactive. Arranged photo session for new images, and resized and edited existing images. Developed a first-time website for a long-; Created theme graphics and online presence for the firm. Incorporated useful links to state and federal websites along with a blogspot, to keep clients informed, and make the site interactive. Arranged photo session for new images, and resized and edited existing images.



Wells Fargo Center

• Teller/Safe Deposit Attendant

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2009

  Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: deposits and withdrawals, verifying identities of visitors to ensure safety of stored valuables. accurate record keeping, sorting, accurate filing and telephone reception were also essential to the position. Provided one-on-one customer relationships, clear communication, consistency, documentation and excellent attention to detail. Escalated critical client issues to managers as they happen while taking responsibility to work through any tasks I am able to assist them with. Frequently volunteered to take on tasks that were not assigned to me to in order to assist my mangers. Mailed and faxed levies, garnishments, warrants and subpoenas to the bank's legal department, in addition to distributing and delivering interoffice mail, signing for express deliveries, and ensuring the correct information was sent. Show less



Mound Theatre

• Web Developer/Designer

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  Worked on a team of fellow technical communications students to completely redesign a website for the Portage for Youth, a non-profit group operating out of; org/portage/index.htm Visited the theater, met with the theater director, researched her vision and collaborated with the rest of the team. Coordinated my tasks and responsibilities with other students and communicated my progress. Created a new layout design, color scheme, button design and navigation method, resized and edited photographs and logos inspired by this theater for the new web pages. Show less



Clear Channel Europe

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Temporary Web Coordinator

  • Nov 2006 - Dec 2006

  Coordinated daily updates for four different websites, designed new banner ads, personality pages, resized and edited photographs and logos for existing web pages. Coordinated daily updates for four different websites, designed new banner ads, personality pages, resized and edited photographs and logos for existing web pages.



T.E.A. Productions

• Web Designer/Coordinator

  • Sep 2006 - Nov 2006

  Developed a new design and navigation method for a local music production company*s website. Resized and edited photographs and logos for new web pages. Developed a new design and navigation method for a local music production company*s website. Resized and edited photographs and logos for new web pages.



North Hennepin Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

  Worked one-on-one with the head of the college's Cultural Studies Department to redesign a full color and two-color brochure for the ReNu Peru project. Took existing and updated information from the brochure and other raw data and took it to the next level by designing a whole new layout within a predetermined size parameter. Retouched and resized digital photographs and logos. Redesigned the cover, and developed an innovative, interpretive map of the garden grounds. Worked one-on-one with the head of the college's Cultural Studies Department to redesign a full color and two-color brochure for the ReNu Peru project. Took existing and updated information from the brochure and other raw data and took it to the next level by designing a whole new layout within a predetermined size parameter. Retouched and resized digital photographs and logos. Redesigned the cover, and developed an innovative, interpretive map of the garden grounds.



Mervyns

• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Department Leader

  • Nov 2003 - Aug 2004

  Oversaw guest services, maintenance of stock and supplies, improvised visual presentation in the Shoe department. Supervised up to 11 team members, monitoring staff to meet productivity goals. Conducted appraisals and reviews, and completed appropriate paperwork. Trained new hires in general retail, department, and safety procedures, adhering to policies established by the company, and updated all team members on any changes in policy that affected their duties. Oversaw guest services, maintenance of stock and supplies, improvised visual presentation in the Shoe department. Supervised up to 11 team members, monitoring staff to meet productivity goals. Conducted appraisals and reviews, and completed appropriate paperwork. Trained new hires in general retail, department, and safety procedures, adhering to policies established by the company, and updated all team members on any changes in policy that affected their duties.



CopyMed

• Medical Records Technician

  • Oct 2002 - Aug 2003

  Liaised with medical clinics and insurance companies by providing accurate client data, ensuring delivery of confidential information. Liaised with medical clinics and insurance companies by providing accurate client data, ensuring delivery of confidential information.



Clear Channel Europe

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Promotions/Copywriter

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2001

  In the Promotions Department for Mix 104.1: Contributed ideas for radio station contests, local appearances and events, and set up the equipment for those events. Wrote and edited copy to be read on-air about those contests, as well as public service announcements. As a board-op for KSGS 950 Solid Gold Soul, coordinated commercial spots and PSAs with recorded and live on-air programming such as baseball games for the St. Paul Saints. In the Promotions Department for Mix 104.1: Contributed ideas for radio station contests, local appearances and events, and set up the equipment for those events. Wrote and edited copy to be read on-air about those contests, as well as public service announcements. As a board-op for KSGS 950 Solid Gold Soul, coordinated commercial spots and PSAs with recorded and live on-air programming such as baseball games for the St. Paul Saints.



North Hennepin Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Editor and Desktop Designer

  • Jun 1999 - Aug 1999

  Teamed up with other students to design and complete the college's biannual magazine Under Construction. Submitted and reviewed cover and page layout designs, consulted with other students in the school's art department on which art pieces to choose and how best to integrate them with the poetry, short stories and other text submitted. Synchronized the development of the chosen page layout for the magazine with other editors, ensuring consistency from cover-to-cover. Coordinated scanning, proofing and prepress process with local printing company. Show less