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Major Brand Design Implementation.

Implemented Design across packaging and other forms for several well known local agencies.

Owned all RS+D production artwork tasks and managed print vendor relationships to achieve design intent and client satisfaction.• Wide range of successfully executed projects for well-known brands involving print and trade-show materials, product graphics, packaging, and environmental graphics.• Implemented internal and external processes to streamline and improve quality.• Consistently achieved great results through fostering respectful agency, vendor collaboration.

Owned several main-line brands for Hershey’s and P&G. Responsibilities included all facets of production, effective design deployment and adaptation, and maintenance/management of brand equities. Collaborated with designers and artwork separators to achieve design intent.• Worked exclusively with the Creative Director to develop and execute a comprehensive Hershey’s Brand Guidelines document resulting in high client satisfaction.• Significantly reduced errors and improved consistency on a major P&G brand through great attention to detail and communication skills.• Consistently met or over-achieved on challenging client deadlines.

Executed all facets of print production and prepress encompassing correct file preparation and preflight, artwork imposition, and making plates.• Quickly became the go-to person for graphics applications and technical issues.This was a short-term interim position held while seeking a more suitable long-term job.

Owned design through production of sales literature, point-of-purchase materials, and packaging for several major product lines featured in Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Grainger, and other well-known retailers.• Collaborated with printers on press checks and with open communication to manage challenging brand equities.• Was a key player in defining, implementing, and documenting the Campbell Brand Identity.• Effectively dealt and consulted directly with internal clients.

Self-brokered Graphic Design Internship. Designed a brochure and several logos (one chosen for print), and assisted in production areas.