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Specializing in Brand Consistency & Changing Management ImplementationCreating artwork digitally for various clients while strictly following brand and legal guidelines.- Preparation and consolidation of dielines, legal data and content provided by client vendors.- Creation of branded artwork across a variety of packaging types, sizes and print processes.- Edits to artwork based on client feedback and vendor updates.- Defining, cataloging and maintaining a resource of branding guidelines and rules for each client.Collecting approved artwork for release to clients and printers.- Creation of final artwork files in various file formats as defined by the printer’s regulations.- Collection of supporting data (i.e. images/fonts) required by the printer to process artwork files.- Preparation and printing of target proofs for color and content matching by clients and printers.Prepping files to be sent to creative teams for new design work- Researching and presenting design and color choices to aid the creative team in creating innovative new designs while maintaining brand consistency, as well as defining parameters based on package type, brand restrictions and print capabilities.

Assisting in the seamless changeover of design and production management to our in-house staff.- Working as a member of the Change Management Implementation Team (CMIT) to brainstorm and troubleshoot processes in an effort to streamline and create better efficiency as well as introducing the use of artwork approval software to increase capacity on large-scale projects.- Training employees on the processes, brand guidelines and legal regulations defined by the client

Leading brand ownership through detailed QC to create thorough brand consistency.- Expertise includes QC of artwork accuracy based on supplied data, printability of packaging, spelling and grammar, FDA regulations, image use, management of translations and troubleshooting of artwork approval software upon new update releases.- Creation of a comprehensive summary of FDA rules and examples as an easy to reference guide for the company and employees.Management of West coast private label projects in conjunction with onsite account managers.- Responsible for tasks throughout the production process including creating and sending estimates to clients and vendors, ensuring supplied data is complete and correct, routing artwork for approval, releasing artwork to vendors/printers and ensuring strict deadlines are met on time.

Preparation and application of personalized artwork during the busy holiday season.Acquired skills with new software, printing processes, heat press and high pressure deadlines.

Answered and directed all incoming calls to the appropriate departments (8 lines).Assisted graphic designer with the design and construction of in-house sales signs.Managed and updated company databases and mailing lists.

Gained experience in the media culture and developed the time management skills necessary to meet strict deadlines in an industry setting.Edited highlights, time coded and delivered tapes for the sports department.

Medical records filing and answering phones in reception.Key accomplishments include the complete reorganization of archived patient files.