• Responsible for supervising the in-house art team• Train new and existing employees in utilizing Adobe Software & Printing RIP Software to suit manufacturing needs and requirements• Create new products and innovative ideas, inspire and encourage members of both Art and Print teams to achieve similar results• Execute incoming art requests quickly and efficiently, ensuring all information/specs are correct and feasible• Monitor Art Tracking Sheet ensuring deadlines are being met, and data fields are being entered correctly (time, # of edits, # of products, etc.)• Quality control for the Art Department by proofing all outgoing art making sure it matches Art Requests• Give guidance to designers in terms of aesthetics, protocol, and functionality• Responsible for running continuously expanding in-house print departments in two different facilities• Quality control for the Print Department, visually inspecting the initial test print for the start of the run, ensure files are outputting correctly, amend files when necessary• Update staging reports in cloud-based management software when print jobs are completed and move into the Assembly Department• Perform maintenance and repairs on 8 large format printers, an eco-solvent inkjet printer, & a plotter/cutter• Adjust timecards/PTO/punches in Insperity for Art and Print Department staff members

• Responsible for running a continuously expanding in-house print department• Created process for a new domestically printed medallion line utilizing textured dimensional printing• Continuously utilized design skills to create new products and innovative ideas• Process incoming sales orders pertaining to the print department ensuring all files are accurate and stock components are pulled from inventory• Created and maintained a printing priority shared document that ensured all jobs are executed on-time and efficiently• Document incoming blank components received and outgoing finished prints ensuring minimal defects/waste• Perform daily maintenance on machines• Created and maintained a Preventative Maintenance Log for all printers and equipment• Adjust timecards/PTO/punches in Paychex for Print Department staff• Order ink and supplies for the department• Weekly Productivity Reports• Weekly Priority Sheets & Balances Due Reports to third party vendors• Perform maintenance and repairs on 5 large format printers, an eco-solvent inkjet printer, & a plotter/cutter

• Responsible for running a gradually expanding in-house print department• Design visually appealing vector artwork for use in awards and medallions produced domestically and overseas using both original ideas and customer supplied artwork• Prepare art files created by myself and colleagues in the art department to ensure accuracy and compatibility with various in-house machinery• Run and monitor printers to verify quality, productivity, and waste in order to meet established requirements• Address all production, scheduling, quality, and maintenance problems• Utilize the Pantone Color Matching System to produce accurate and high quality printed materials in compliance with job specifications• Consistently complete production ahead of schedule in an event-based industry with firm deadlines• Perform maintenance and repairs on 3 large format printers, an eco-solvent inkjet printer, & a plotter/cutter• Coordinate advanced maintenance and repairs with service technician• Responsible for creating several products lines and design processes

• Prioritize each day to efficiently and cost-effectively schedule the workflow• Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printer• Arrange layouts based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements• Follow a layout to place full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium• Prepare comprehensive illustrations, sketches, layouts, and copy for print reproduction• Create proofs and send to customers using the online proofing system• Maintain production rate consistency and meets or exceeds established minimum rates per hour• Establish and maintain effective team relationships with all support departments• Follow all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes• Manage multiple large projects simultaneously across multiple clients to ensure timely and quality completion of all deliverables

• Develop graphics and layouts for brochures, flyers, and logos• Work with program directors to concept and design logos and layouts

• Interpret client's business needs to create advertisements that yield high visual impact• Follow monthly production schedule, meeting all deadlines• Responsible for effective designs that reflect the client's personality• Proof and review print material• Present finalized concepts to the publisher for print

• Design and concept for multiple brands• Produce, edit, alter and deliver designs on time and to specification• Research to become more familiar with client businesses

• Produce print and promotional materials for campus events• Work with board directors to concept and design flyers, t-shirts, and other marketing collateral• Responsible for creation of new and innovative marketing strategies for CAB