Michelle Locklear Email & Phone Number

Asbury Park, NJ, US

United States

Design Assist with Purchased Studio Art- Recolor, Adjust Design Elements of Purchase Studio Art- Repeat and Scale Patterns- Put into CAD Templates- Design Coordinating Pattern from Studio Art- Create Original ArtworkSkills: Pattern Design | Print Design | Tech Packs | Vector Graphics | CAD Template | Adobe Creative Suite | Microsoft Office | Print Design |.

Tinton Falls, NJ

Chelle's Creations, LLC is a freelance graphic and surface pattern design studio located in NJ.

New Jersey, United States

- Processed and Coded Vendor Invoices via Oracle using Cost Center and GL Codes- Follow-ups with Expense, Accounts Payable, and Treasury on Outstanding Invoices for vendors- Travel Expense Receipts, Created and Submitted Expense Reports for seven Director’s via Oracle- Domestic/Overseas On-boarding for vendors such as Art Studios/Freelancers via Lawson.

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Designed Patterns and Graphics for Toss Pillows, Outdoor Cushions, Throws, Blankets, and Beach Towels- Product and Pattern Line Sheets- Fixture Presentation Endcaps- Beach Towels, Throws/Blankets, and Toss Pillows Tech Packs- Create Fabric Swatch Cards and Reference Binders- Reviewed Lab Dip and Strike Offs- Assigned Prints with Pattern NumbersSkills.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Helped to create patterns and spot graphics for Christmas Collections.Skills: Pattern Design | Vector Graphics | Adobe Creative Suite | Print Design | Textile Design | Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | Creative Direction | Trend Research | Multi-Tasker | Organizational Skills | Communication | Microsoft Office

Union, New Jersey

• Spearheaded operational management of Product Development and Design department. Served as administrative assistant to department Vice President, managing calendar, coordinating travel agendas, processing expense.
• Set up new vendors in Lawson and ImageNow systems and ensured proper documentation was completed; entered and tracked vendor invoices for approval.
• Submitted and managed purchase orders for artwork, office supplies, off-site freelancers, and other services.
• Organized purchased artwork and cataloged prints with date of purchase, studio, brand, and season for quick reference.
• Assisted with new hire on-boarding to ensure employees had correct software on computers, access to shared drives and printers, necessary resources, and appropriate training.
• Tracked employee attendance, sick days, vacation time, and time off requests.

Union, New Jersey

• Designed logo concepts, packaging concepts, graphic icons and patterns, banners, sign boards, toppers, and other visual collateral for private label brands and in-store signage. Organized and maintained fabric samples.
• Created fresh, captivating graphics and patterns for a wide assortment of products ranging from bedding, linens, and totes to drinkware, wall art, and gift cards. Stayed abreast of current trends and company vision in.
• Ordered office and design supplies, managed inventory, and tracked time and attendance.
• Onboarded freelance designers and tracked work to submit documentation for payroll.
• Coordinated calendar, travel arrangements, and meetings for department Vice President.
• Assisted designers in compiling tech packs to submit to manufacturing companies detailing design and product specifications for production.

Union, New Jersey

• Directed visual graphic design program for all new and existing stores; consulted with creative agency on design development and approval, created installation layout, and oversaw implementation.
• Collaborated on Back to College and Holiday banners, toppers, and signage to be installed at individual stores within the region.
• Initiated partnership with Gravity Systems, Inc. to outsource computer networking, IT solutions, and technical support; introduced Mac computers within the organization.
• Directly supervised two associates and supported other team members.Skills: Graphic Design | Vector Graphics | Adobe Creative Suite | Microsoft Office | Print Design | Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | Graphic Direction |.

Harrison, New Jersey

Planogram Setup | Store Signage Design | Vector Graphics |Adobe Creative Suite | Microsoft Office | Graphic Design | Floor Plans | Fixture Presentations | Store Circular Layout | Product Brochure Layout | Multi-Tasker | Communication | Visual Display | Organizational Skills

Harrison, New Jersey

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Graphic Design & Media Arts