Michael Welch Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, MO, US

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

• Create impactful graphic design layouts/narratives, illustrations, infographics, and brand standards for marketing proposals/pursuits and presentations, web ads, social media content, environmental and wayfinding.
• Produce and manage design tasks, refined projects and drafts, and generate creative ideas and processes for the marketing and brand activation departments on high-profile projects that include corporate, entertainment.
• Collaborate daily with marketing coordinators, architects, interior designers, planners, market leaders, senior leadership, and other supportive and integrated disciplines in a dynamic work environment
• Establish and maintain direct relationships with internal and external printers
• Report departmental operations, daily/weekly project scheduling, and budgets to leadership

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Generate design solutions and oversee all phases of production development, techniques, and processes
• Provide guidance on optimal outcomes relating to target audiences, branding efforts, and measurable goals for products and services

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

• Designed print-ready artwork for production through multiple design concepts, layout configurations, and accurate proof reviews/approvals for commercial and residential customer order requests
• Managed the output of files to a wide-format printer and cut plotter using a variety of vinyl materials
• Provided hands-on production services such as laminating, weeding, and the application on multiple types of materials and substrates
• Greeted and interacted with phone, online, and walk-in customers on a daily basis
• Generated and processed estimates, orders, invoices, and payment transactions via a custom POS system

• Developed, designed, and executed creative solutions and design projects from concept to completion
• Managed high-volume print and digital production schedule, conducted press checks, and produced all large-format design and print orders
• Influenced and led the creative team in reaching realistic expectations, goals, and measurable results
• Analyzed information to recognize and implement areas of improvement – quality control standards, project scheduling, internal workflow/processes, and self-supporting operational budget
• Collaborated and facilitated direct relationships between clients, cross-functional team members, and commercial printers/vendors to achieve maximum impact and to meet project deadlines and outcomes
• Developed and nurtured diverse internal client accounts using effective customer service skills

Lenexa, KS

• Co-designed the company’s new web presence
• Redesigned informational and promotional marketing materials, Request for Proposals (RFP) booklets, and internal documents including photo libraries, digital assests, and project profile sheets

Manhattan, KS

• Designed and maintained online product assets – product/specification profiles and marketing banner ads
• Greeted, interacted, and assisted walk-in/online customers with building custom-designed computer systems, provided quality customer service, and technical support