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Orlando, Fl, Us

Orlando, Florida Area

• Designed vehicle wraps (trucks, trailers and buses), tradeshow displays, rack cards, magazine advertisements and various print marketing for Orlando Balloon Rides.• Worked with Orlando Magic to design and print vinyl banners for promotions.• Developed 3d renders of corrugated and thermoformed pallet displays for TeamWork Packaging.• Produced print and online client presentations for Niaflex, Inc.• Created various dielines, layouts and production artwork for Apurer Packaging, Inc.• Designed new product packaging for Bar Keepers Friend brand with SerVaas Labs, Inc.• Worked with BGI, Inc. on tradeshow displays, promotional items and sample packaging.

Aberdeen, Nc

• Designed packaging artwork for nationally distributed brands.• Coordinated with outsourced designers & interns for layouts and production artwork.• Designed and produced internal company publications, presentations, and marketing materials.• Traveled with sales team for client visits & tradeshows.• Worked remotely via Orlando based satellite office and attended on-site visits of production facilities. • Managed scheduling & production for up to 50+ simultaneous projects within the department.• Negotiated ongoing contracts with supply vendors. • Created SOPs and internal training procedures.• Coordinated overseas prepress, cylinder fabrication, and printing from China & UAE.• Coordinated outsourced platemaking. Site visits of various suppliers.

Orlando, Florida Area

GRA 2156 – Adobe IllustratorGRA 2201 – Electronic Imaging (Adobe Photoshop)GRA 2310 – Graphic Reproduction Processes (Science & Technology of Printing)• Developed class curriculum to aid in student’s creative, conceptual, and technological development while keeping in line with the college program overall direction and goals.• Conducted lectures and developed in-class demonstrations, assets, and teaching aids.• Coordinated class trips to industry tradeshows & local prepress shops.• Rebuilt all courses for online lessons for fully remote learning.

Sanford, Florida Area

• Designed & trapped label designs for internationally distributed brands.• Color corrected process images and worked with press department for press profiling & fingerprinting.• Oversaw installation, training, & maintenance of Roland LEC packaging prototype press.• Worked extensively with ESKO workflow, EFI color profiling, and Roland Versaworks.• Developed training procedures and documented internal workflow.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Oversaw the purchase and installation of a HP Indigo WS4500 digital web press. HP Trained & certified in press operation & ESKO workflow software. • Created various dielines, layouts and production artwork. • Responsible for all prepress duties.• Worked with clients to creatively rebrand and expand their product lines. • Coordinated with domestic and overseas suppliers for platemaking, cylinder fabrication and proofing.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Directed in-house and contracted designers in the creation of packaging layouts and marketing collateral.• Worked directly with local printing and production departments to maintain scheduling.• Negotiated with overseas suppliers and scheduled production. Also coordinated shipping and customs clearances for all imports from China, South Korea, India, and Dubai.• Maintained billing for the department and worked with management to achieve company financial targets.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Product prototyping.• 3d modeling and visualizing of conceptual designs for presentations.• Development and creation of sales & marketing imagery.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Directed in-house designers and prepress technicians to develop packaging layouts & production artwork.• Designed and produced internal company publications, presentations, and marketing endeavors. • Coordinated press checks with sales team and clients.• Worked with additional India based prepress, printing and production departments.• Managed scheduling, billing, and material inventory for up to 150+ simultaneous projects within the graphics and platemaking department.• Negotiated ongoing contracts with supply vendors to maintain department profitability.• Maintained the plate making department and all related personnel, equipment and required service. • Developed SOPs and internal training procedures in preparation for ISO9000 certification.

Orlando, Florida Area

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• Recreated and corrected designs for production.• Created mechanical die-lines and handmade samples for product evaluation.• 3d models and renders of conceptual designs for client approval.