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Moosic, Pennsylvania, United States

• Review production artist files using on online proofing software to ensure the products are produced accurately • Assisted in the development of training materials used to train new-hires in production procedures and keeping high quality standards• Collaborate with design managers and product developers in creating functional templates• Mentor production team and troubleshoot any challenges that may arise (production questions, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop tips and tricks, etc.)

Moosic, Pennsylvania

• Managed a team of six prototype specialists, delegating responsibilities based on skill level to maintain high quality at a brisk pace, while developing the skills of newer employees, occasionally mocking up prototypes myself during times of extremely heavy workloads• Worked with HR to recruit and interview new team members• Maintained employee schedules including vacations, paid time off, overtime, cover for absenteeism, and training• Collaborated with creative directors, product managers, and marketing to plan workload expectations creating physical prototypes for cards, tags, stickers, and décor for Holiday, Everyday, Specialty, and Licensed product lines• Ordered materials and supplies within a defined budgetary limit, using JD Edwards and other company procedures

Kingston, Pa

• Collaborated with creative directors, product managers and marketing to create cards, tags, stickers, and décor for Holiday, Everyday and Specialty product lines• Formulated basic layout design or presentation approach, and specified material details, such as style, color, and size of type• Reviewed and approved proofs, as well as any prototypes developed by the team• Managed own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements• Created custom illustrations or other graphic elements

• Collaborated with studio director to create Club Store Christmas cards and tags• Formulated basic layout design or presentation approach, and specified material details, such as style, color and size of type• Reviewed and approved proofs of printed cards and tags, as well as, any prototypes developed by the team• Created custom illustrations or other graphic elements

• Assisted in the development, design and production of entire stock tag line, as well as, tag products for all special accounts• Organized committees with the team to ensure high quality products were ready for press• Delegated assignments to production artists and tracked product development

• Created printer-ready art files for cards and tags• Assisted in the creation of digital and physical prototypes• Created custom illustrations or other graphic elements

Budd Lake, Nj

• Collaborated with creative directors, design managers and marketing to create gift bags, ribbon and various gift accessories for Holiday, Everyday and Specialty product lines• Formulated basic layout design or presentation approach, and specified material details, such as style, color and size of type• Created custom illustrations, patterns or other graphic elements for gift bags and ribbon

• Created original concepts and artwork for T-shirts and hard goods for just about every casino, convention, event and business in the Las Vegas area• Output separations for screen printed products• Interacted with buyers and clients on design ideas from concept to finished product