• Created ‘print ready’ graphics or briefing them in to Global to support any needs for launches or campaigns. • Managed and maintained graphics files, including photos, logos and art and supplied to retailers/company reps when needed.• Produced and managed stocking reports/forecasts of marketing materials.• Initiated product launch initiatives including but not limited to the updating of all literature, print materials, and website.• Provided graphic design support to the Merchandising and Co-op Programs as needed.• Designed POS display graphics for all of the Karndean products used in retailer stores and assisted in the production and distribution. • Managed, designed, and executed all graphics/marketing materials needed for all tradeshow booths and coordinated the shipping to ensure delivery.• Assisted in the direction of room set photography for new products coming into the market.• Edited and added subtitles to installation and marketing videos showed at tradeshows and shared with retailers to use in their showrooms.• Maintained Sharepoint files.• Assisted in the creation of industry and consumer advertisements for publications. Worked with the Communications and Channel Managers for copy/direction and then produced the final layouts to route for approval before releasing.• Digital executive for the US and ES-MX websites (www.karndean.com). Maintained and updated the website as needed. Worked with a sourced translator to translate all content to Spanish and then updated the website accordingly. • Supporting the Retail and Commercial channels in their initiatives by updating marketing materials and the website.• Coordinating of print materials. Sourced quotes, worked with Operations to create PO’s, and worked with Accounting to create line items. • Attended press checks and color proofed to ensure photography is up to brand standards.

• Assisted in creating art files including press releases, corporate descriptions, advertising, and web.• Worked with the Karndean International marketing team to develop graphics files and attend press checks as required.• Managed and maintained graphics files, including photos, logos and art.• Acting Co-op Program Coordinator, managed budget levels and reporting to the VP of Sales the monthly spend YTD.• Assisted retailer requests for co-op advertising files, maintain and develop new images to support launch calendar.• Maintained Sharepoint files.• Assist with the coordination and execution of tradeshows and homeshows.• Entering leads into Karndean’s CRM and acting as the first point of contact for all general marketing enquiries.• Support PR and Media Manager with email campaigns.• Organized and maintained a sound Marketing filing system on the shared network drive.• Internal distribution of marketing information including new literature and PR coverage, as directed by the Creative Marketing Manager and VP of Marketing.

• Managed the Graphics/Prepress Department and oversaw the workflow on a daily basis.• Created marketing materials for clients, such as; flyers, brochures, signs, direct mailers, etc.• Communicated with clients on a daily basis to fulfill their marketing material needs and discuss direction/logistics of the projects.• Created impositions in Apogee of graphic files for print production. • Produced low and high res Epsons for proof approval, printing the metal and paper plates for press.• Communicated with clients on a daily basis to fulfill their marketing material needs.• Printed and binded proofs on actual stock for clients before going to the final production.• Designed promotional materials for the business, such as; newsletters, pens, calendars, etc.• Packaged, archived, and backed up all design files on the system periodically.

• Created 2D technical patent drawings of inventions the company receives.• Created multiple perspective views of the invention based off of 1 or 2 pictures of the invention.

• Created designs for promotional products such as t-shirts, hats, towels, etc.• Set up graphic files for screenprinting and embroidering production.• Designed marketing materials for the business, such as; brochures, special offer flyers, t-shirts.• Created company sample packets of products and designs for potential clients.• Created graphics for the company website.

• Designed marketing materials for local businesses such as; brochures, business cards, logos, menus, flyers, direct mailers, store signage, and websites.• Manually imposed, print, cut, and packaged finished products to distribute to clients.• Communicated with clients on a daily basis to fulfill their marketing material needs and discuss direction/logistics of the projects.• Designed marketing materials and storefront signage for the company.

• Designed ads, brochures, business cards, menus, and flyers for clients. • Became more proficient in using Adobe programs.