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Minnesota, United States

Chanhassen, Mn

• Execute structural designs which involves engineering temporary floor and window displays; counter displays; signs; product packaging; and presentation kits based on client specifications• Ensure accuracy in interpreting renderings and hand drawings from clients and designers• Construct prototypes for temporary projects by utilizing different materials, including corrugate, thin plastic, paper, card stock, foam based rigid board, hex cell material, tape and hardware• Prepare and submit bill of materials to assist project managers and estimators on the timing and cost of projects• Manage and create all the necessary files for prepress and clients• Formulate step-by-step instruction sheets for store associates regarding the assembly of displays• Demonstrate creativity in creating graphics for temporary displays

Chanhassen, Mn

• Handled the layout of files in accordance with specifications and templates for brochures, direct mail pieces, sell sheets, counter cards, signage, window clings, packaging and t-shirts• Guaranteed the consistency of campaigns by confirming the colors, sizes, bleeds and final image resolution• Conducted typesetting, proofreading, image retouching and color correcting of all files• Packaged and uploaded press-ready files to all vendors• Performed digital production, which involved drafting and designing emails, landing pages, banner advertisements, digital signage and Facebook advertisements• Generated creative templates for brochures, magazines, and other direct mail pieces to ensure maintenance of consistency and significant increase of efficiency• Developed top quality mock-ups of brochures and other direct mail pieces for meetings and clients

Minneapolis Mn

• Collaboration with clients, including Life Time Fitness, United Health Group, Ameriprise Financial, and Best Buy• Produced first-rate user manuals, magazine advertisements, sell sheets, brochures and POP marketing pieces• Led the implementation of effective branding strategies to ensure maintenance of a consistent look and feel of all pieces included in campaigns

Maplewood, Mn

• Employed with Imagewerks Marketing as a telecommute Graphic Designer for Supervalu. • Resourcefulness in developing fresh and creative concepts for packaging materials, user manuals, magazine advertisements, sell sheets, brochures, and POP marketing pieces

Plymouth, Mn

• Designed and invented imaginative applications for products that inspired new selling directions and initiated products to new target markets• Conceptualized and formulated new and original concepts for packaging, magazine advertisements, sell sheets, brochures, recipe cards, and trade show pieces• Executed consistent development of mock-ups of packages for account executives and photo shoots• Directed and guided photographers and food stylists during photo shoots• Attended press checks to guarantee brilliant color and superior quality• Carried out comparison of estimates from printers and vendors to determine the best value and quality

Brooklyn Park, Mn

• Determined most efficient job flow, timing and effective Production Artist for each job• Scheduled all jobs and informed Project Managers of job status, problems and questions. Exceptional record of jobs completed on time and accurate the first time• Established excellent communication and visualization of clients’ needs and expectations• Developed and maintained checklists and SOPs to ensure the quality of all jobs, resulting in minimal errors and maximum quality• Conducted regular departmental meetings and performance reviews. Encouraged ongoing communication, sharing of ideas and fantastic attitudes• Built a great team of productive, efficient, quality-minded Production Artists• Created original concepts and artwork for offset and flexographic packaging• Executed quality line extensions and artwork for offset and flexographic packaging

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