Stefanie Guay Email & Phone Number

Weldon Springs, MO

• Collaborate closely with Production Manager and take over position when absent.
• Prepare final, press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing
• Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production
• Package and prepare files for release to printers or media partners
• Maintain production files, including fonts, images, logos and other artwork
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time

Mascoutah, Illinois, United States

• Support external and internal communications with print and digital designs for key audiences. Deliverables include publications, campaign materials, marketing collateral, advertisements, event materials, social media.
• Create designs that are consumer-focused, clear, and story-driven.
• Create and maintain templates for company communications
• Design and maintain website elements.
• Maintain a library of graphics and stock photos.
• Strong understanding of and adherence to the Wisper brand, as well as able to explain branding requirements and rules to team members.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Designed & prepared files for production using Adobe Creative Suite
• Use of Wide Format Printer and programmed formats (Roland TrueVis VG-540i) including Rip Software (VersaWorks)
• Use of vinyl plotter and programmed formats (Graphtec FC8600-130)
• Use of heated roll laminator (RS Royal Sovereign)
• Use of laser/engraver (Universal Laser System 75 watt)
• Follow ADA Regulations for Utility and Building signs

Collinsville, IL

• Design work/ Desktop Publishing
• Customer Service: Taking and processing customer orders
• Operating Ricoh Digital Production Equipment
• Cashier: Operating cash register as well as QuickBooks
• Finishing Equipment Operator: GBC Binder, Coil Binder and Industrial Cutter

Highland, IL

• Followed production, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving operational problems as they arise
• Identified and implemented work process improvements for example initiated a service fee for retrieval of design file recovery
• Reviewed materials and information presented by the client to create a product that fits the clients needs while also considering scheduling factors
• Obtained client approval by presenting final product layouts
• Improved quality results by studying, evaluating, and implementing changes
• Recommended changes to art, copywriting, and production departments

Earth City

• Provided illustrations for technical manuals on the behalf of all military branches and commercial customers
• Maintained client files; ensured each illustration had proper documentation for the work process and changes, re-filed documents correctly when project work was completed, filed any previously miss-filed documents as.
• Searched and retrieved materials from departments to insure proper material locations were listed, cutting down on material search times.
• Discussed requirements of brief and contract with the Head Technical Illustrator and made notes appropriate for materials for each word process.
• Talked to fellow illustrators, technical writers, and engineers to gain a better understanding of the product
• Visited manufacturing or production sites to view systems or equipment

Quincy, IL

• Worked closely with the graphic design and marketing teams to generate materials
• Learned to meet daily, weekly, and long-term deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Created graphics and design layouts for projects given by Creative Director
• Collaborated with the marketing department with design solutions
• Learned from fellow designers how to apply design theory and advance techniques for different software
• Became proficient working in Adobe Creative Suite

• Responsible for reviewing and enforcing all University and Housing policies and philosophies
• Familiarity with all printed material directly affecting the operation of the Housing Department
• Understand the incident report process that allows for the RA to explain their situation and would be reviewed by the Hall Director
• Return to campus early to attend Training sessions and all assigned staff development and training sessions during the course of the semester.
• Endeavoring to involve residents in programs developed by the Office of Housing and Residence Life for residents.
• Offering aid in any conflict or emergency situation as needed within any of the residence halls

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Communication Design

Associate Of Social Science (A.S.), Graphic Communications

High School Diploma