Graphic Designer

• Apr 2018 - Present

-Member of the Graphic Design and Marketing/Sales team-Materials Specialist & Technical Support-Maker of things and stuffs -Member of the Graphic Design and Marketing/Sales team-Materials Specialist & Technical Support-Maker of things and stuffs

Junior Engineer

• Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

-Worked with conceptual designers and engineering teams to create detailed drawing sets including elevations and sign locations for in-house production and field installation.-Created large-scale graphics for wide format print.-Created detailed technical drawings of signage, letter sets and other interior elements.-Completed projects per the established schedules.-Ordered materials as needed for manufacturing and production.-Created cut-lists and and programs for CNC machines.

Production Manager / Graphic Designer

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

-Print shop management including customer service, inventory, production scheduling, and communicating with vendors.-Worked with customers on conceptual design and created all production files. Work included doing site surveys, mock ups, proofs, production and field installation. -Operation of large format printer/plotter and lamination machine.-Vinyl installation on signage, exterior and interior windows, and vehicle graphics.-Lead on branding, social media, and promotional materials.

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

Teaching college level "Computer Graphics" course which introduces students to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. My pedagogy focuses on both technical skills and basic design principles/best practices, with an underlying goal of developing an awareness of the creative voice. Teaching college level "Computer Graphics" course which introduces students to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. My pedagogy focuses on both technical skills and basic design principles/best practices, with an underlying goal of developing an awareness of the creative voice.

Art & Die Dept. Supervisor / Graphic Designer

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2016

-Designed PDF customer proofs in the form of illustrated technical drawings.-Created print ready files for production.-Created die-lines for steel rule and magnesium dies, and CNC files for engraving.-Created film for screen printing, die etching and porcelain enameled steel. -Communicated with outside vendors.-Supervised Art & Die dept. workflow with team of 4, and worked in conjunction with all other department supervisors. -Advised production control on layouts and production operations of new jobs.-Trained in the operation and maintenance of Rastek T100 digital press, Matan DTS12 thermal printer, Mimaki flatbed plotter, Eagle RIP, Agfa Imagesetter, Mutoh wide format printer.-OSHA 10-Hour Certified and participated on the safety committee for several years.

Imaging Services Representative

• Nov 2007 - May 2009

- Liaison between customer and color imaging operators.- Scanned proofs for color matching / correcting.- Sent proofs to printer /transferred files via FTP.- Produced page layout of classified sections in Running Times and Runner’s World magazines. - Liaison between customer and color imaging operators.- Scanned proofs for color matching / correcting.- Sent proofs to printer /transferred files via FTP.- Produced page layout of classified sections in Running Times and Runner’s World magazines.

Graphic Designer / Lead Print Production

• Jan 2007 - Nov 2007

Digital Press Operator

• May 2006 - Dec 2006