Experience

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  Exyte

  • Project Assistant

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  Exyte

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Project Assistant

    • Jun 2024 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

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  Self-employed-freelance graphic design

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jan 1992 - Jun 2024
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

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  King Hill Irrigation District

  • Glenns Ferry, Idaho, United States

  • Secretary/Treasurer

    • Apr 2021 - Jun 2023
    • Glenns Ferry, Idaho, United States

    Secretary/Treasurer for local irrigation district.

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  Fred Meyer

  • Meridian, Idaho, United States

  • Cashier/Auditor

    • Mar 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Meridian, Idaho, United States

    Started as cashier/customer service, moved to self-checkout and back-up pricing auditor.

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  SYKES

  • Boise, Idaho Area

  • Tech Support / Sales

    • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
    • Boise, Idaho Area

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  Marquette Transportation Company, LLC

  • Paducah, ky

  • Safety Admin Assistant

    • Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
    • Paducah, ky

    Assisted safety team with tracking drug screens, training and certifications. Arranged meetings and took minutes for board meetings. Also used graphic design skills to create quarterly newsletter and annual calendar.

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  Innovative Staff Solutions

  • Princeton, Kentucky

  • On Site Supervisor

    • May 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Princeton, Kentucky

    Supervised staffing office, provided prompt hiring services to client, made hiring/firing decisions, executed staffing duties--such as new hire orientation, benefits, disciplinary counseling and more. Used computer for communication, data entry and reports. Developed recruiting events.

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  Wendy Parker

  • Kuttawa, Kentucky

  • Graphic Designer

    • Mar 2013 - May 2016
    • Kuttawa, Kentucky

    Created print and digital materials for both corporate and private clients--such as brochures, pamphlets, digital ads, business media and invitations. Worked as my own sales person, collection agent and bookkeeper.

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  Independent

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jan 1988 - May 2016

    Created print and digital materials for both corporate and private clients--such as brochures, pamphlets, digital ads, business media and invitations. Worked as my own sales person, collection agent and bookkeeper.

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  Acosta Sales & Marketing

  • Paducah, Benton and Mayfield, KY

  • Merchandiser

    • Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Paducah, Benton and Mayfield, KY

    Ensure best placement and representation of client products.Build strong relationships between client and stores.

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  Alton Warehousing

  • Princeton, Kentucky

  • Admin Assistant

    • Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Princeton, Kentucky

    Supporting managment and staff by handling office paperwork. Also helping out on the floor wherever needed, checking in incoming shipments and preparing outbound shipments.

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  Performance Display

  • Grimes, IA

  • Executive Administrative Assistant

    • May 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Grimes, IA

    At Performance Display I provided administrative and business support to the CFO and support other members of the executive management team. I also kept up the management team's calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, teleconferences and travel. Improved office efficiency by implementing color-coded filing system and introducing additional time-saving measures. I also used my graphic design skills and saved the company money by not having to contract design work outside of the company. Created new art and amended current art for companies we worked with, like Hallmark, Homemakers Furniture, Kum and Go, Casey's and more.

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  Automated Direct Mail

  • Murray, Kentucky

  • Graphic Designer

    • Mar 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Murray, Kentucky

    Lead graphic designer for Automated Direct Mail

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  K-9 Cop Magazine

  • Art Director

    • Oct 2009 - Mar 2011

    • Responsible for initial editing and proofreading of the articles. • Designed and laid out each article to reflect the fire and spirit of the dogs and the officers involved. • Uploaded each issue to the printer successfully. (By coincidence, the printer is Sutherland Printing of Montezuma, Iowa—my former employers.)• Managed a small staff that assisted with design and proofreading.

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  Murray State Unversity

  • Administrative Assistant, Athletics Dept.

    • Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

    Assistant for four sports teams and answer to nine coaches. Perform regular office procedures such as data entry, invoice paying, telephone and e-mail communications, schedule management for appointments, travel and events. Used graphic design experience for recruiting documents in print and online, athletic camp brochures, invitations, business identity materials, and more.

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  Pella Corporation

  • Technical Publications Writer/Designer

    • Feb 2001 - Nov 2005

    • Assisted and resolved issues for internal and external customers using the Pella Electronic Reference Library (PERL) and Architectural Design Manual (ADM) web sites via telephone and e-mail contact• Trained team members in design/desktop publishing software and techniques• Wrote, edited and proofread installation instructions, service manuals, and web sites• Designed intranet site for the Technical Publications and Architectural Services departments• Created and lead trainingfor using the Pella Electronic training sessions for service and sales people• Participated and played key roles in Kaisan problem-solving team events• Maintained document design and function for technical publications, catalogs, marketing materials, and newsletters in print and on-line in the Pella Electronic Reference Library (PERL)• Created illustrations and enhance photography for installation instructions and manuals

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  Sutherland Printing Company

  • Graphic Designer

    • 1995 - 1997

    • Created design and electronic layout for many different print projects• Electronically cleaned customer-submitted art and created new art for imprinting on promotional items• Proofread projects• Used process camera and developing equipment• Trained employees to use computer software and design techniques• Highlights: • Developed and maintained five quarterly magazines for Sutherland companies• Built strong relationships with customers

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  Pella Engraving Company

  • Graphic Designer

    • 1991 - 1993

    • Created design and electronic layout for many different print projects• Electronically cleaned customer-submitted art and created new art for imprinting on promotional items• Proofread projects• Used process camera and developing equipment• Trained employees to use computer software and design techniques• Highlights: • Developed and maintained five quarterly magazines for Sutherland companies• Built strong relationships with customers• Developed Pella Engraving’s electronic publishing area (Most work had been completed manually before my hire.