•  Production oversight including materials, dielines, processes, pricing, change management, approved artwork proofs and golden samples, and ongoing improvements.•  Tracked timelines to meet demand, program requirements, and launch dates.•  Assessed supplier capability as well as ongoing supplier program management. Evaluated new materials with a focus on sustainability (materials, process, structure). •  Maintained SKU matrix with component and BOM requirements. Managed item and SKU BOM creation.•  Controlled all documents for release – artwork, drawings, spec files. •  Submitted change requests and implementation requirements while aligning with operations.

**Transitioned to Production Manager**•  Produced print-ready mechanicals, ranging from rigid box assemblies, legal labels, seals/wraps, getting started guides, retail sleeves, decals, and more. •  Established color targets of match prints for press checks. •  Oversaw templates, files, dielines, asset management, and brand consistency across programs. •  Organized production art, images, and files on server.•  Kept archive of golden samples across all programs.

**Transitioned to Packaging Team**•  Produced mechanicals for pull-up banners, billboards, wearables, event materials, direct mail, and a variety of other printed matter. •  Worked together with designers on their vision and with vendors on how to achieve it.

Worked with creative director to design & produce 18 issues a year in both Dutch & English. Article layout, image research, editorial & ad layout, paragraph & character styles, and package & proof each issue for the printer.

I worked with a small design team that designed and produced phone covers. I organized and maintained the dielines and templates, made website banners & landing pages, and setup designs for laser engraving & ink print. I also worked with the production team and set up the separate jigs for laser engraving and ink print.

My job as the production artist was to preflight design jobs so they are factory ready (i.e. color separation, fonts outlined, images embedded, etc). I also organized and maintained all of the templates for the products that we print on. I was also the photographer’s assistant (I had my own small studio to shoot reference shots of products).

Work in the pre-press department where I handle all of the variable data jobs including medical cards, postcards, brochures, etc. Other tasks include preflighting print production jobs to be plated for the press; sports programs, brochures, corporate identity, business cards, and annual reports.

Preflight logos and check art for promotional products (mugs, pens, padfolios, etc.) Clean up pixelated art, proofing items to show client, and draw new products.