Sarah Ritter Email & Phone Number

United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

In my professional experience, I have managed the full lifecycle of signage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards, brand accuracy, and deadlines. My role encompassed coordinating design, fabrication, and installation activities, leveraging my strong organizational and leadership skills to optimize project efficiency and achieve objectives while maintaining control over scope, timeline, and budget. I skillfully oversaw design modifications to meet brand specifications and executed project schedules for timely, within-budget delivery. Collaborating with external vendors and contractors, I negotiated job-site surveys, manufacturing, transportation, and installation processes to meet profitability targets and ensure project completion on schedule. I liaised with local municipalities to secure the necessary permits, adhering to zoning laws and regulatory compliance. Proactively, I addressed project challenges by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions, thereby maintaining project momentum and customer satisfaction. I actively participated in project meetings, communicating concerns and proposing solutions, and maintained robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to promote collaboration and trust. I adeptly managed project scope changes, applied problem-solving skills to anticipate and mitigate risks, and undertook special projects and site visits to assure continuous progress and quality assurance. My role demonstrated a high level of organizational capability, multitasking, attention to detail, and proficiency in problem-solving and communication, working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Stanfield, North Carolina

I mastered the sign-building and fabrication process, overseeing tasks from printing setup and routing to managing bleeds and substrate sizing. My responsibilities included operating industry-specific equipment, ensuring ADA compliance, and producing various types of exterior signage like channel letters and monument signs. Utilizing my skills in artistic, marketing, and design software, I delivered impactful signage solutions for clients across various sectors. I led design projects from conception to execution, maintaining brand consistency and managing a range of assignments from print campaigns to CNC projects. I supervised junior designers, optimized workflows, interpreted technical drawings, set up machinery according to blueprints, and conducted product testing to guarantee quality. Additionally, I produced detailed engineering drawings and led a CNC Router project to improve training and operational efficiency, successfully resolving significant order backlogs and enhancing the company's operational efficiency.

Concord, North Carolina

As an expert in visual design for printed materials, I specialized in creating designs for brochures, labels, business cards, and comprehensive marketing materials. My responsibilities encompassed conceptualizing designs, preparing mockups, and finalizing artwork, ensuring they met the necessary dimensions and technical specifications for print. Working closely with clients, I tailored designs to meet their specifications, needs, and brand identity, producing a wide array of items including business cards, logos, letterhead, envelopes, flyers, menus, posters, catalogs, invitations, programs, and advertisements. I adeptly managed project timelines to meet deadlines and conducted quality assurance checks to uphold high standards of work. Beyond my primary role, I contributed to community service by restoring photographs for the local museum. My portfolio includes producing advertisements for national magazines like V-Twin and Roadbike, and designing a bestselling line of wedding invitations, showcasing my market understanding and design excellence. My consistent delivery of high-quality design services helped cultivate a loyal customer base, underpinned by my proficiency in distinguishing between raster and vector graphics, and a deep knowledge of CMYK and RGB color systems, essential for professional print design.

Google Ux Design Professional Certificate

Currently, I am expanding my expertise by pursuing a Google Certificate Course in UX Design, aiming to enhance my skills in user.

Associates Degree, Advertising And Graphic Design

Certificate, Typography And Illustration