• Coordinated with Creative Art Directors, Art Directors, Copy Editors, Account Executives, and Production Managers, to create key visuals for product packaging, point-of purchase displays, magazine ads, and social media/web/email banners.• Generated graphic files to specification for packaging and point-of purchase displays utilizing dielines and layers in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.• Created mock product displays for sales force to generate additional client business.• Participated in client/competitor store evaluations to provide feedback and increase sales.

- Possess extensive knowledge and entrusted with final say on pre-press, color separation, production, and press-checks. Partnered with Art Director in developing and designing layouts for 6 different curriculum lines, including books, newsletters, catalogs and media that drove business growth.- Coordinated the development of images that were innovative, relevant, and authentic in an efficient and cost effective manner.- Streamlined production processes and trained team members company wide resulting in increased productivity and substantial cost savings.- Participated on a strategic team, to create, customize and design a project management software database that enabled project tracking from product concept to distribution company wide.- Ensured team’s success always met schedules and deadlines. Stayed aware of the primary schedule, used routing systems effectively, and shifted priorities as needed. - Managed 100+ projects/products every quarter on or under budget. Integrated multiple components such as CDs, DVDs, Web Icons, and electronic downloads to be ready for product release providing customers with cost-effective customizable files. - The first-response person for technology issues for the entire company on technology issues in the Mac environment, reducing the number of thousands of ticketed problems introduced to the IT system resulting in time and cost savings.- Operated as the beta tester for a new operating system every 3 years. Determined interface capabilities with the internal server and software applications to create a seamless introduction for all users. - Executed high-level, excellent visuals that were accurate and true that enhanced each brand. Updated department style guidelines in response to re-packaging initiatives. - Administered and maintained a company wide font database. Set up new employee accounts; set up font user groups; and stayed in compliance with font licensing.

- Partnered with Art Director in developing and designing layouts including books, newsletters, catalogs and media that drove business growth.- Secured independent contractors, oversaw art direction and negotiated contracts for freelance designers and illustrators.- Managed illustration and freelance budgets for both in-house and outsourced projects.- Coordinated the development of images that were innovative, relevant, and authentic in an efficient and cost effective manner.- Streamlined production processes and trained team members company wide resulting in increased productivity and substantial cost savings.- Managed 100+ projects/products every quarter on or under budget. Integrated multiple components such as CDs, DVDs, Web Icons, and electronic downloads to be ready for product release providing customers with cost-effective customizable files. - The first-response person for technology issues for the entire company on technology issues in the Mac environment, reducing the number of thousands of ticketed problems introduced to the IT system resulting in time and cost savings.- Operated as the beta tester for a new operating system every 3 years. Determined interface capabilities with the internal server and software applications to create a seamless introduction for all users. - Trained team members in the Mac environment in new software updates, resulting in time and cost savings.- Executed high-level, excellent visuals that were accurate and true that enhanced each brand. Updated department style guidelines in response to re-packaging initiatives.

- Partnered with Art Director in developing and designing layouts for multiple projects including posters, books, catalogs, direct mail, media components (CDs, DVDs) that drove business growth.- Executed high-level, excellent visuals that were accurate and true that enhanced each brand. Updated department style guidelines in response to re-packaging initiatives. - Trained new hires in company processes; helping them integrate into company culture for success.- Trained team members in the Mac environment in new software updates, resulting in time and cost savings.

- Coordinated and managed transition from traditional mechanical layout to computer generated layout and artwork for the company.- Developed and produced computer generated artwork for retail, service-oriented, and technical businesses.- Planned promotional events, conducted market research and trafficked media advertisements for print and broadcast.- Met with clients daily to discuss advertising needs, budgets, and present creative solutions for business growth.