Craig Valenzuela Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az

Responsibilities included ad production and design, archiving and updating graphic files, working with Creative Directors, Account Service and Copywriters on design concepts and overseeing projects from beginning to end.• Conceptualizing print and interactive projects, managing multiple, time-sensitive projects and working within tight deadlines and finite budgets• Supported the Creative Director in the development and execution of employment brands and campaigns• Developed… Show more Responsibilities included ad production and design, archiving and updating graphic files, working with Creative Directors, Account Service and Copywriters on design concepts and overseeing projects from beginning to end.• Conceptualizing print and interactive projects, managing multiple, time-sensitive projects and working within tight deadlines and finite budgets• Supported the Creative Director in the development and execution of employment brands and campaigns• Developed extensive brand campaigns including e-cards, Internet banners, tradeshow graphics, e-newsletters, magazines, corporate literature and outdoor advertisements • Worked with Account Service staff in preparing media kits and new creative presentations• Responsible for project design and vendor management to ensure project specifications and deadlines were met• Regionally support 7 offices• Worked directly with vendors in estimating projects for print• Performed weekly maintenance and backups on servers Show less

Scanned original photographs, oil and watercolor paintings and electronically printed them onto canvas for gallery exhibitions and retail.• Maintained the color management of digital files• Re-touched digital art files for maximum output• Proofed and color corrected images on canvas and watercolor paper• Performed quality assurance checks on all projects• Installed and troubleshooted all hardware and software• Serviced and calibrated printers and computers

Produced direct mail pieces, newsletters, brochures and advertisements under the direction of both the Art Director and the Print Project Manager.• Designed presentations, advertisements and media kits for new and existing clients• Performed vendor management functions to ensure timely delivery of print jobs• Prepared jobs for prepress while ensuring all deadlines were met• Worked closely with Account Service on implementation of client changes• Aided Account Service… Show more Produced direct mail pieces, newsletters, brochures and advertisements under the direction of both the Art Director and the Print Project Manager.• Designed presentations, advertisements and media kits for new and existing clients• Performed vendor management functions to ensure timely delivery of print jobs• Prepared jobs for prepress while ensuring all deadlines were met• Worked closely with Account Service on implementation of client changes• Aided Account Service with client presentations and internal communication collateral Show less

Assisted the Supervisor with print quotes and employee evaluations, conducted employee training while producing direct mail materials for the nation's largest direct mail marketing company.Assistant Night Supervisor• Supervised a staff of 8 employees • Trained new employees• Aided the Graphic Print Coordinators• Ensured nightly deadlines were met• Decision maker in absence of SupervisorPrepress Imager• Process separated direct mail ads to film•… Show more Assisted the Supervisor with print quotes and employee evaluations, conducted employee training while producing direct mail materials for the nation's largest direct mail marketing company.Assistant Night Supervisor• Supervised a staff of 8 employees • Trained new employees• Aided the Graphic Print Coordinators• Ensured nightly deadlines were met• Decision maker in absence of SupervisorPrepress Imager• Process separated direct mail ads to film• Produced specialty jobs to film in both four color and spot color • Proofed jobs for trapping and accuracy before print Show less