As a business partner of this historic print shop, I work directly with our clients and partners on print and design solutions and manage our contract manufacturing partners to ensure operational excellence. - Boosted revenue by 53% over two years through operational improvements and market expansion.- Lead corporate account management, driving client satisfaction and retention.- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing best practices for color and quality management.- Work directly with printing managers to fine-tune color and ensure quality standards.

I specialized in creating standout designs that catered to small businesses, non-profits, and busy marketers, both in digital and print media. My goal was to bring my 20 years of experience in design, marketing, and strategy to small businesses.• Managed end-to-end design and production for print and digital marketing projects, with a focus on high-quality outputs• Collaborated with subcontractors and suppliers to implement printing specifications and ensure quality compliance

At BillerudKorsnäs, I honed my leadership and change management skills while driving 25% YOY sales growth. I led a U.S.-based packaging design team and collaborated with technical teams in China and Sweden to merge packaging engineering and graphics. My role emphasized creativity, speed to prototyping, testing, and successful implementation of innovative packaging solutions.• Led my design team of 7 through acquisition with high engagement and NPS scores• Directed design and development of over $25M in packaging annually with an accurate handoff of files and specs to overseas manufacturing consistently meeting KPIs• Built and implemented a global onboarding program for new packaging designers• Developed technical pitch decks and led client training on color management, packaging testing, and design methods• Implemented best practices for color management at supplier in SE Asia, enhancing color consistency across all markets• Oversaw supplier quality control for packaging programs launching a supplier scorecard program across a contract packaging network in China, driving measurable improvements and informing supplier selection• Led press-side collaborations with printing managers to refine color and troubleshoot production challenges• Built an ISTA packaging lab in our US office to perform rapid testing to meet the needs of our sales team and clients• Lead innovation and strategic development activities for packaging design and engineering globally• Active contributor to the business development team adding $7M to our sales pipeline in new business growth segments

• Delivered production design and packaging for action sports apparel and hard goods, adhering to rigorous quality and brand standards• Press-checked sheet-fed and web litho print jobs, ensuring color fidelity and quality• Managed specifications for printing and packaging programs ensuring seamless execution with multiple print vendors• Led the design and production of trade show booths, demonstrating creative and operational leadership

• Managed print and packaging projects from concept to production for sports and home goods brands• Ensured design, content, and color consistency through collaboration with clients, printers, and manufacturers globally• Established brand standards and trained design and product photo teams in China and Hong Kong• Developed ink color standards and provided on-site quality assurance at packaging manufacturers in China• Led design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional collaboration with client teams• Hired, mentored, and managed local and international design talent, including production artists and freelancers

Packaging graphic design and prepress for direct print flexo packaging and preprinted flexo packaging.• Managed and was responsible for all aspects of an on-site design studio at the printing facility• Developed new graphics and packaging, managed contract proofing to create ready-to-manufacturer files• Collaborated with structural designers on packaging design and functionality• Project management, production art and prepress jobs from concept to print• Inside sales and cost estimating• Assisted with support and training for 10 off-site design studios on the West Coast