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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Own and operate a graphic design and printing business offering design, printing, and branding with a focus on events and stationery.

Dallas, Texas

• Manage all custom print projects ordered by retail partners across the nation• Coordinate vendors, schedules, materials and develop procedure to execute custom projects• Manage and delegate to Account Representative and Production Artist to meet sales and production needs that require daily deadlines• Design and implement effective policy and procedure to ensure efficiency in account management and production support• Design and execute brand-consistent promotional… Show more • Manage all custom print projects ordered by retail partners across the nation• Coordinate vendors, schedules, materials and develop procedure to execute custom projects• Manage and delegate to Account Representative and Production Artist to meet sales and production needs that require daily deadlines• Design and implement effective policy and procedure to ensure efficiency in account management and production support• Design and execute brand-consistent promotional campaigns• Design themed wedding and event invitations as well as personal and professional stationery Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Process digital files designed by Senior Art Director and make usable for specialty printingincluding engraving, letterpress, foil stamping, and digital printing• Work with multiple vendors to order and obtain materials needed to produce specialty printedproducts including copper engraving plates, sculpted brass dies, polymer plates, steel rule dies,custom sourced paper, etc.• Design and apply screens to make certain designs applicable to specialty printing without… Show more • Process digital files designed by Senior Art Director and make usable for specialty printingincluding engraving, letterpress, foil stamping, and digital printing• Work with multiple vendors to order and obtain materials needed to produce specialty printedproducts including copper engraving plates, sculpted brass dies, polymer plates, steel rule dies,custom sourced paper, etc.• Design and apply screens to make certain designs applicable to specialty printing without causingdifficulties for press operators• Create physical mock-ups of packaging and projects to foresee pros and cons of a finished piece• First person responsible for job specs, file naming, and server organization• Responsible for shooting product photography, then editing and retouching photos to stayconsistent with past and current product.• Adhere to daily deadlines to keep production team on schedule in a deadline oriented field• Digital press operator for variable data and booklet print runs (Xerox Versant 80) Show less

Richland Hills, Texas

Design advertisement for and produce high school and college spirit items. Oversee printing and production of all T-Shirts as well as work with outside vendors to ensure the best quality for banners and other spirit items.T-Shirts: Design eye-catching school mascot T-shirt that is applicable to over 150 high schools across the nation. Also, use sponsor logos and guidelines to create 10 advertisements for back of each T-shirt.Banners: Design 3' x 6' full color vinyl banners for high… Show more Design advertisement for and produce high school and college spirit items. Oversee printing and production of all T-Shirts as well as work with outside vendors to ensure the best quality for banners and other spirit items.T-Shirts: Design eye-catching school mascot T-shirt that is applicable to over 150 high schools across the nation. Also, use sponsor logos and guidelines to create 10 advertisements for back of each T-shirt.Banners: Design 3' x 6' full color vinyl banners for high school and university sponsors (examples in portfolio).Also design sponsorship ads for stadium cups, rally towels, mini footballs and mini basketballs. Show less

Houston And Dallas, Texas

Work with event planner, Lindsy Steinberg Events, designing invitations, signage, and visual aidsfor events and parties hosted around the greater Houston areaDesign lease flyers for Bedrock Properties commercial real estate companyDesigned flyers, posters, and visual aids for advertisement that was applicable to print and socialmedia (Fit180 Personal Training and HealthFitness-HP branch)Design banners and other promotional products for All Seasons Window… Show more Work with event planner, Lindsy Steinberg Events, designing invitations, signage, and visual aidsfor events and parties hosted around the greater Houston areaDesign lease flyers for Bedrock Properties commercial real estate companyDesigned flyers, posters, and visual aids for advertisement that was applicable to print and socialmedia (Fit180 Personal Training and HealthFitness-HP branch)Design banners and other promotional products for All Seasons Window TintDesigned bar menu for Santikos Silverado IMAX Theater Rough Rider Bar Show less

2515 Rice Blvd, Houston, Texas

• Work with production vendors ito get the right product to the right client at the right time• Provide cost estimates to customers regarding in-house and outside vendor projects• Design and produce custom wedding invitation suites and event invitations for high profile clientsincluding ExxonMobil, Methodist Hospital, and George H. Lewis & Sons• Design and produce supporting paper materials for weddings and events including signage,programs, menus, place cards, table… Show more • Work with production vendors ito get the right product to the right client at the right time• Provide cost estimates to customers regarding in-house and outside vendor projects• Design and produce custom wedding invitation suites and event invitations for high profile clientsincluding ExxonMobil, Methodist Hospital, and George H. Lewis & Sons• Design and produce supporting paper materials for weddings and events including signage,programs, menus, place cards, table numbers, coasters, napkins, cups, etc.• Participate in inventory management, website maintenance, store advertising, and merchandising Show less

24720 Tomball Parkway Tomball, Tx 77375

Designing a complete four page bar menu (included in portfolio)Make and serve drinks to customersServe food to customersEffectively up-sell more expensive itemsCommunicate efficaciously with customersKeep track of inventory of all liquor, beer, and bar suppliesUse the Vista POS systemKeep bar area clean

Bachelor'S Degree, Digital Media

Activities and Societies: International Graphic Arts Education Association at the University of Houston (IGAEAUH) Focus on Print.

Pre-Nursing Studies