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Greater New York City Area

• Work directly with clients on custom design projects from concept to completion• Work directly with vendors from quoting, proofing to printing of projects• Provide clients with multiple rounds of drafts, paper samples, proofs and finished products that suit their needs• Projects include: Wedding Invitations, Save The Date’s, T-Shirts, Logo Design, Banners, Stationary and much more

Farmingdale, New York, United States

Create both on brand and unique signage designs for store fronts and vehicle wraps based on client requests. Projects include: Full Window Signs, Tradeshow Table Covers, Banners, Vehicle Wraps, Feather Flags, Magnets, Stickers, Stand Alone Corrugated Plastic Signs and more.

Greater New York City Area

• Confirms that supplied digital files required for the printing process are all present, valid, correctly formatted and of the desired type• If any of the above does not hold true, a detailed report is provided and Production and/or the client is notified• Provide corrective action if client is unable to set up files for print• Work directly with clients advising them on proper file submission• Provide design services when needed• Create die lines for various projects, ranging from packaging to stationery and other promotional items• Handle all paper purchasing for print jobs• Ensures that Earth Enterprise holds their FSC C-o-C Certification• Responsible for all aspects of the C-o-C process, from creating an SOP Manual to ensuring each department is following procedures• Conduct yearly FSC audit

Greater New York City Area

• Worked closely with Trade Clients within the Commercial Printing Industry• Formulated and prepared print requests• Examined print requests and assured the appropriate paper and ink combinations were being used and were available to insure the highest quality for the finished print job• Preformed press checks when needed• Assumed Graphic Designer/CSR position when help was needed

• Designed various print materials by working directly with clients• Worked closely with Trade Clients within the Commercial Printing Industry• Provided friendly and efficient customer service while successfully resolving customer concerns in a timely manner• Coordinated projects through prepress and the production cycle• Handled color correcting and matching, estimating and proofing• Filled position when Digital Production Manager was out

Ba In Graphic Communications, Graphic Design

Cum Laude | Dean's List

Certificate Of Course Completion, Extensive Adobe Indesign, Photoshop & Illustrator Cs4 Training

March - May, 2009