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Acton, Massachusetts, US

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

Irvine, CA, US

Murray Hill, New Jersey, US

Scheduling weekly work flow, assisting with pre-press and artwork preparation, some print production work.

Sold established screen printing business to RadScan Medical Equipment, Inc. Daily responsibilities include production management and scheduling, staff management, creative input/custom art design, pre-press activities, printing, daily customer interaction, inventory/supply management, quotes/sales orders/invoicing, and advisor to parent company regarding.

Started a sole-proprietor business. Responsible for all facets of screen printing and customer interaction, including general business operations, product consultation, custom artwork, film output, vendor and supply management, pre-press activities, and print production.

Omaha, Nebraska, US

Served as the single non-billable designer in the Phoenix Marketing Department, supporting an office of 250 employees. Prioritized projects to manage an extremely busy workload and meet internal client expectations. Provided artwork and consultation for all Departments on a multitude of projects to win work, develop internal and external communication.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Designer responsible for helping Art Department and Merchandising staff realize conceptual ideas for a Catholic bookstore supply and inspirational gifts company. This diverse position included creating package design and retail multi-pack display cases; working closely with the Editorial Department to develop publications, including cover design.

Provided contract art for initial corporate identity, brochures, letterhead, and website design for Rhino Sports®, a start-up athletic surface company. Provided various logo designs for an independent print broker.

Created illustrations and corporate logo designs for a clipart company. Converted hand illustration to electronic files for inclusion in clipart collections. Vectorized corporate logos for an overnight logo conversion program. Assisted in mass-duplication of clipart catalog CDs. Created Extensis Portfolio catalogue, and designed and paginated printed CD.

Assisted web programmers with the look and functionality of site user interface/user experience for this online heavy equipment auction (now out of business). Position involved extensive use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver; Macromedia FreeHand; QuarkXPress; and some hand illustration.

Worked for screen printing company throughout and after college, both full-time and contract basis. Created artwork for screen printed sportswear, faux glass etching, and vinyl sign materials. Managed the art department, including maintaining equipment, software, ordering supplies, job quoting, etc.

(Also employed here 1998-2000) Created a variety of print ads for a daily regional newspaper. Primarily used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and QuarkXPress. Resident design expert; collaborated with all other Departments on a variety of creative issues.

Assisted the Marketing Director with writing and creation of a client newsletter for an industrial packaging equipment manufacturer. Created illustrations, layouts, and attended press-checks for color equipment brochures. Created graphics and assisted with website design.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Regular Diploma