Experience

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Coordinator & Multi-media Specialist

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  I produce original logos, illustrations, posters, brochures, signs, advertisements, videos, web graphics, and web pages for library services, programs, events, and special displaysMeet and work with other departments (Reference, Childrens, and Circulation) to develop PR plans, program signs and materialsAssisted with website redesign in 2016: created graphics and icons to make the website cleaner and easier to navigate. Collaborated with I.T. to implement the new design in DrupalEstablished graphic standards for all departments and developed an accompanying handbook for internal use



Ceramic Artist

• Japan
• Artists and Writers

• Independent Artist

  • 2009 - Present

  • Independent Ceramic artist/potter • Create functional ware and garden sculpture• Work available for purchase at BayArts gallery shop and at shows throughout the year • Independent Ceramic artist/potter • Create functional ware and garden sculpture• Work available for purchase at BayArts gallery shop and at shows throughout the year



Symphony West Orchestra

• United States
• Musicians

• Graphic Designer (Volunteer)

  • 2002 - Present

  • Coordinate and design concert program booklets• Design and illustrate concert fliers and publicity pieces• Manage and design the Orchestra's website - symphonywest.org • Coordinate and design concert program booklets• Design and illustrate concert fliers and publicity pieces• Manage and design the Orchestra's website - symphonywest.org



Liturgical Publications Inc

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publications Support Specialist

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

  I provided technical and design support to our clients (via phone and email) to help them create their publications and transmit press-ready files for printing. I provided technical and design support to our clients (via phone and email) to help them create their publications and transmit press-ready files for printing.



Northeast Ohio Media Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adbuilding Team Leader

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2015

  • Prioritized and distributed projects to help team of 6 efficiently meet deadlines• Ensured that all print ads were accounted for and complete prior to press run• Provided prepress and imaging support• Anticipated reproduction issues, and corrected press-ready ads as necessary• Created/edited ads using customer supplied materials • Prioritized and distributed projects to help team of 6 efficiently meet deadlines• Ensured that all print ads were accounted for and complete prior to press run• Provided prepress and imaging support• Anticipated reproduction issues, and corrected press-ready ads as necessary• Created/edited ads using customer supplied materials



Plain Dealer Publishing Co.

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Prepress / Imaging and Press-ready Ad Support

  • 2009 - Aug 2013

  • Enhanced images for special projects• Developed automated workflows for classified liner photos and graphics• Communicated technical specifications to advertisers and sales reps to achieve best possible newsprint reproduction• Ensured press-ready ads would print correctly with pleasing color

• Imaging Operator

  • 1997 - 2009

  • Scanned and toned photos for editorial and advertising• Assisted in setups of automated workflows for editorial and advertising photos

• Advertising Operations Assistant

  • 1996 - 1997

  • Scanned and toned advertising photos• Scanned and processed camera-ready ads