• Oversees all aspects of design and print production, from concept to final delivery.• Coordinates with other locations to ensure deadlines and quality standards are upheld.• Evaluates production processes and implements improvements to streamline workflow and increase efficiency.• Engages with vendors and suppliers to foster working relationships.• Manages logistics of installations and deliverables according to the clients intended deadlines.

• Exclusively responsible for the management and function of the South Division print shop; which included staff, production equipment, substrate inventory and the online presence of the most up-to-date retail POS.• Developed rapport with Senior Brand Managers to gain the scope and intent of their brand-driven, locally-activated custom programs to create POS from the ground up or activate agency creative.• Maintains working relationships with local vendors to negotiate pricing bids per job or per program, while being exclusively responsible for multiple project budgets upwards of $3MM.• Responsible for negotiating equipment leases and all materials purchased to drive cost efficiencies due to supply chain and inflation, while ensuring optimal quality output within production timelines.• Proactively identified outdated visuals in key brand VIS tools and templates to divisional sales and retail teams and led education process across BU for all new design changes and additions.• For the third year in a row, I was the lead ASM on all things relating to Retail POS for Super Bowl LV. This included the Super Bowl Trade Show in May/June 2020, Sales Rally’s leading up to SBLV, the final build out and creation of all retail POS for small format and the coordination of external vendor prints and installs for the large format business segment.

• Responsible for effective and efficient execution of customized regional and local POS/Signage.• Performs multiple tasks while adhering to strict timelines in a fast paced environment.• Identifies, implements and ensures Smart Spend logistic practices by tracking waste, spoilage, usage and inventory and service credits while managing a budget.

• Managed print deadlines and production work flow by proofing preproduction work in order to ensure accuracy on sizing, color and specs that met the design needs of our customers.• Acted as liaison between departments to help create a cohesive work environment and offer help where needed.• Quality control all post-production jobs to meet deadlines.• Kept track of in-house paper inventory, toner supplies and printer maintenance.

• ART2201: 2D Design Fundamentals: Materials, process and form. Emphasis on two-dimensional design problems, including problems in black and white and basic color theory.• ART2203: 3D Design Fundamentals: Basic three-dimensional design using the various sculptural media.• GRA3803: Intermediate Computer Graphic Design: Design techniques relating to web design and development.

ART2201 - 2D Design FundamentalsART2203 - 3D Design Fundamentals

• Created layouts, designs and mockups based on layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.• Hired and trained staff who prepare layouts for printing and oversaw art production and quality.• Managed own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.• Negotiated with printers and vendors to determine what services will be performed.• Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions.

• Jointly managed the Graphic Design Internship program. • Directed interns on graphic design and print production principles.• Developed graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and client websites.