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New York City Metropolitan Area

• Inspect and elevate existing artwork, optimizing print images for web use with a quick turnaround.

New York, New York, United States

• Designed, prepared, and printed hundreds of test-prep workbook covers annually under tight deadlines.• Corrected reprints and integrated acquired covers into library to ensure brand cohesion across print and web publications. • Conducted quality control checks of covers, redesigning and re-branding outdated designs; assisted production team in QC of book interiors.• Directed the transition from rights-managed to royalty-free and public domain images, slashing reprint costs by 80% and preventing possible litigation. • Developed best practices for proper trademark representation, permissions, and licensing based on specifications from legal team.• Hired and managed 12 illustrators and artists, conveying requirements from art director to talent and building relationships with artist agencies.• Maintained and tracked archives in collaboration with production team while following cataloging conventions.• Supported marketing and sales departments as needed, updating catalogs and logos, providing artwork for collateral, and creating slides for presentations.

New York, New York, United States

• Researched, licensed, and edited photos for print and digital publications.• Supervised bullpen artists and hired freelancers, ensuring project specifications were met.• Supported the editorial department with proofreading, light copywriting, concept invention, courier tasks, and ad hoc office duties.

• Executed various tasks as needed, including theatrical lighting, carpentry, set building, event load-in and load out, administrative support, and editorial assistance.• Performed on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien" and the "Upright Citizens Brigade."

Moonachie, New Jersey, United States

• Oversaw the upkeep and inventory of automated lighting systems.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for performers’ props and safety, ensuring that each show ran smoothly; built and broke down tents.