Serving as primary lead on various print design projects, overseeing the entire process from concept to final execution for not only DPU, but various City of Cleveland Departments (i.e. City Hall, Human Resources, etc.)Managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlinesDesigning, developing and producing annual reports for Cleveland Water Department, Cleveland Water Pollution Control, Cleveland Public Power and Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Risk ManagementCreating public outreach visual displays and distributed material such as trifolds, hand cards, branded giveaway items, signage, custom tablecloths, pop-up tents and special event games (eg. CWD Trivia, CPP Bingo)Design creative materials that achieve specific marketing and business outcomes for DPU and its operational divisions. This includes internal messaging such as paycheck stuffers, elevator signs, e-blasts and social network graphics pertaining to current messaging campaignsDeveloping print and other brand identity projects from concept and design to final productionCompleteing all assigned projects consistent with DPU’s Design Request process, project schedules and visual brand standards are correct and on timeAdvising clients on technical and visual recommendations before and during creative briefs in order to ensure client campaigns and initiatives are metCreating, producing and editing video for Cleveland STEP and special events as needed by DPU for Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube channels and internal messaging on DPU’s SharePoint siteCreating animated instructional/public awareness videos utilizing Vyond software. Animations have included How to Locate and Operate Your Water Valve, Nottingham Hypoxia Crib Project and Cleveland’s Water Treatment ProcessMaintaining technical education by participating in training such as Lynda.com, various webinars, and YouTube videos designed to enhance technical skills and proficiency of current design needs and trends

Freelance graphic design, corporate identity, business cards and brochuresDesigning, cutting and applying vinyl for fleet graphics, window signage, t-shirts and vinyl banners

Preparing customer files for direct to plate, PDF and digital workflows for Flexography and offset printing of consumer products such as Nestle Foods, Conagra Brands, Dad’s Dog Food and Champion DairyPakCreating plate layouts, color trapping and retouching using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and DotspyOutputting large format Epson contract color proofs and digital color keys for customer and print facilities

Designing and producing 36 page annual product catalogsCreating, updating and organizing packaging artwork for complete product lines while utilizing the trademarks, licensed logo usage and style guidelines in accordance to NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and Collegiate licensing standards (continued)Created graphics for all marketing materials including monthly trade show print advertising, web banners annual league trade show displays and POP displaysDesigned all company brochures, order forms and sales sheetsCreated graphics for all marketing materials including monthly trade show print advertising, web banners annual league trade show displays and POP displaysShot all product photography for both print and web-based marketing initiativesFabricated mock packaging and counter-top displaysQuality control and communication for all products originating from overseas manufacturersCreation, submission and quality control for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and Collegiate leagues during all phases from concept and pre-production prototypes to final product and merchandise

Designing and producing 36 page annual product catalogsCreating, updating and organizing packaging artwork for complete product lines while utilizing the trademarks, licensed logo usage and style guidelines in accordance to NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and Collegiate leagues during all phases from concept and pre-production prototypes to final product and merchandise

Digital Prepress Technician was a pioneer in the early access alpha product tester for Vyond. I was invited to speak on a panel as a Vyond ambassador at the International Association for Talent Development Conference in 2019