Jonathan Metze Email & Phone Number

Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area

• Worked with vendors to create new Packaging and Point Of Purchase displays • Conducted press approvals for various Licensed and Non-Licenses Duck Tape Brand prints. • Assisted with pre-press work for various materials ex. Printed Poly and Corrugated• Used SAP to review and maintain Packaging components and review pricing.• Liaised with the Marketing dept. and Purchasing dept. to ensure expectations are meet with regards product look and price point.• Managed Supplier Corrective Actions and Returned Credit for multiple manufacturing plants.• Worked with Marketing to create Packaging Artwork that maintained Brand Identity and standards.• Curated the Database of existing Artwork and CAD designs for current and past branding• Routed artwork and proof approval for both internal Marketing and external Customers

Concord Nc

Created User Documentation for Online Systems.Organised and designed Online Operations Documentation Across Platforms.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Created Illustrations and Graphics for Yearbooks and Promotional material using Photoshop and Illustrator.• Worked with closely with Clients and the Art Director to maintain and create Brand Identity.• Designed Custom Die Cuts, Embossing, and Foils for printed materials.• Used InDesign and Quark Xpress to create books and pamphlets. • Maintained high quality standards by following work files through the design phase to full print.• Prepared files for color separations needed for Screen Printing and Multi-Plate Lithography.• Used Kodak professional software to color correct Photography.• Used Photoshop to digitally manipulate and/or repair damaged Photos.

Concord Nc

• Managed eight other employees.• Trained new employees in Standard Operating Procedures.• Worked closely with supervisors to meet production goals. • Filled and maintained daily production and quality reports using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.• Member of the Safety Committee.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Customer Service

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration, Graphic Design

Web Technology, Simulation And Game Design