Melissa Bush Email & Phone Number

Orlando, FL, US

Atlanta, GA

• 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.

Orlando, FL

• 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• Proactively identified outdated visuals in key brand VIS tools and templates to divisional sales and retail teams and led education process across BU for all new design changes and additions.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.

Orlando, Florida Area

• 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.

Winter Park, FL

• 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.

Orlando, Florida Area

• 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.

Orlando, Florida Area

ART2201 - 2D Design FundamentalsART2203 - 3D Design Fundamentals

Maitland, Florida

• 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.

Orlando, Florida Area

• 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.

Homosassa, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Emerging Media

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Graphic Design