• A Project Manager handling the major corporations for Malaya Signs.• Well versed in handling multiple projects for multiple customers, ensuring that their projects run smoothly and on time.• Coming from a background in the sign industry with hands-on experience in the production and installation of all signs as well as wide format printing and color management.• Fluent in programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and with estimating and invoicing using programs such as SignVox.• Exceptional grammar and spelling combined with precise attention to detail.

• Promoted to Project Manager while continuing to serve as a designer.• Designed the art, interacted with customers, negotiated pricing, coordinated with vendors for outsourced parts of the project.• Followed the project through to installation, problem solved during installations while not on- site, and coordinated all aspects of the project to ensure completion.• Applied and encouraged productivity and flexibility company wide despite tight deadlines and an ever-changing priority list.• Represented the company in all client interactions, face-to-face as well as email and phone.• Conceived of solutions quickly where organization, prioritization, and careful planning are essential.• Always remained calm under pressure.• Generated excellent rapport with customers.• Ensured client satisfaction in a highly competitive market.

• Graphic Designer at one of Portland's sign companies, specializing in real estate and custom signs.• Quickly increased the volume of work coming into the company.

Graphic design, customer service, and production for North County’s biggest sign company.

Graphic design and production, responsible for all design, marketing, out-sourcing, wide-format printing, mounting, laminating, and installation. This business relied completely on me for all design and production.

Responsible for all graphic design and all stages of production including vinyl cutting and application, digital printing, cutting and application. This business relied completely on me for all design and production.

Responsible for all graphic design and signage. Customer service and advice to help the company expand its market share and increase profits.

ART DIRECTOR: Leadership of the art department; selecting, developing and training personnel, coordinating and directing art projects from concept to completion. Built customer base over 100% by hiring outside sales reps and creating ad campaigns. Significantly increased revenues; accurately estimated project, evaluating and budgeting hours, proper equipment selection, follow-up, troubleshoot and problem-solve. Ability to communicate artist-to-artist and artist-to-upper management, translating needs into understandable concepts. Direct supervision of production staff of eight, training, mentoring, and motivating resulting in improved performance. Streamlined workflow processes that maximized efficiency while maintaining delivery of quality product, appropriately scheduling work to ensure deadlines are met.CREATIVE ARTIST: Designed and produced art for major and local corporations, schools, universities, and custom orders. Products ranged from T-shirts, direct mail pieces, and brochures, Implemented turnaround measures, raised standards and increased the productivity of the company with a reputation of low-quality output, gaining community recognition and respect. Effective in creating artwork from little specifications and successfully achieving client goals.