• Integrate NJPAC brand seamlessly with hundreds of client brands.• Design marketing and collateral materials to promote events.• Execute designs in digital and print, then prepare for final output/production.• Produce work with a high level of creativity, skill, and attention to detail.• Ensure all print and digital assets meet media requirements.• Collaborate with Creative Director and Editorial team to realize final projects.• Communicate daily with my team via Wrike and Google chat.

• Format text-heavy and photo-based book interiors for fiction and non-fiction.• Convert print files to properly reflow as eBooks. • Design covers and interiors for print and eBooks.• Adhere to print and eBook guidelines for clients to self-publish on Kindle Direct Publishing and IngramSpark.

TigerPress | East Longmeadow, MASenior Graphic Designer/ Creative DirectorSupermodels Unlimited International | October 2021 – September 2022• Designed layouts and retouched photos for Supermodels Unlimited International online at sumagonline.com, a division of Supermodels Unlimited.• Created interactive PDF’s of Supermodels Unlimited International online magazine and Art Direct placement on sumagonline.com.• Collaborated with Editor to retouch photos and layout Supermodels Unlimited magazine Most Beautiful Edition 2021.Graphic Designer/ Offset Prepress | July 2020 – September 2022Digital Prepress Designer | October 2016 – July 2020• Developed artwork and print layouts for clients using original concepts or following established brand guidelines.• Performed layout and desktop publishing tasks.• Preflighted, troubleshot and updated design files for printing.• Produce and modify vector and raster art files.• Created in-house advertising and marketing materials.• Maintained an average efficiency of 130% while operating in a dynamic workflow.• Designed custom scorecards leveraging client branding for the golf division, TigerScorecards, whose sales have increased 125%.

Copy & Print Production PlannerJanuary 2016 - October 2016• Maximized efficiency in Production Department by managing workflows and schedules to meet deadlines• Quality checked completed orders to ensure that customers’ needs were met• Peer coached production team to produce and finish quality orders on time• Worked directly with external vendors to identify and overcome obstacles• Provided excellent customer service Copy & Print AssociateJune 2015 - January 2016• Ensured projects are completed in a timely manner• Provided excellent customer service• Produced products with stunning quality

Typeset interiors using InDesign for print editions ensuring the text reflows properly for ebook

• Worked closely with Associate Art Director to design over 100 eBook covers both using my own design and for titles that had an established look.• Designed full cover mechanicals• Researched stock images and rights for books to ensure accuracy• Input typesetting changes to copy edited book interiors with proofreaders marks• Scanned and color-corrected images• Adapted new ORD (Open Road Distribution) titles to proper trim size• Attended weekly status and design meetings; took notes when needed

• Provided assistance to marketing and publicity team for non-fiction trade books • Assisted the digital marketing manager with web layout • Prepared smart urls to track purchases • Generated Google Analytics tracking links • Wrote outreach letters • Created outreach lists in Microsoft Excel • Performed administrative duties, including mailings

• Created book concept based on story written by students• Collaborated with Book Design Manager, Spenser Stevens, to develop layout• Designed book to feature the student’s artwork, handwriting and creativity

* Head designer in a small print shop. I was in charge of all incoming design jobs whether it be completing it myself or delegating the responsibility to others* Successfully completed projects in a fast-paced environment on a daily basis* Consulted with clients to maintain design integrity and attention to individual brands* Prepared documents for printing in a digital environment

As the Fitting Room Attendant I use my excellent customer service skills to make the guests at our store feel welcome while I monitor the merchandise that enters and exits the fitting rooms.

* Cover Artist for Solitaire by Kelley Eskridge Created cover from concept to finished product while maintaining a strict budget * Contributing Cover Artist for Redemption in Indigo by Karen Lord

After being a cashier for a little over a year, I was promoted to Front End Assistant. My duties in this position included, but were not limited to, assisting cashiers when necessary, scheduling breaks for the cashiers and baggers, and assigning the cashiers and baggers to their appropriate duties. Some duties I needed to assist the cashiers with were making change, helping them with customer questions and cashing out the drawers at end of shift.

* Designed and edited 184-page yearbook and 32-page supplement* Delegated pages to design staff as available, edited them upon their completion* Liaison between staff and Taylor Publishing, Inc. representative* Corrected and returned proofs to plant in Texas in timely manner

While working for R.O.C.K.S.—Recycling on Campus at Keene State—I collected recyclable materials from the dorms on campus and brought them to the town recycling center. I received my defensive driving certificate to drive the 14' recycling truck.