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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Coordinated start-up operations and developed new production workflowsWorked through multiple IT and production challenges, currently working with internet file exchange, cloud computing.Manage the entire production side of page creation, copy flow, and design of three monthly publications, multiple supplements and E-books, including managing files to.

I work in a fast paced publishing house designing both print and e-media products primarily for trade magazines. Over the course of my 21 years, I have seen just about everything. I have won numerous awards for photo and concept cover designs, including magazine redesign and overall typography. I recently won a national award for an e-media product as.

I designed and maintained three publications simultaneously. Managed an assistant Art Director. Lead redesigns efforts on various occasions, launched new publications into the marketplace. Developed charts and graphics, tracked workflow, held costs to budget, and maintained on time performance to market. Designed newsletters, supplements, promotional.

Assisted with the implementation of a computerized workflow across different departments. Created infographics, logos, and middle to high level illustrations for publication use.

Assisted Senior Art Directors to create magazine layouts, worked production, specked charts, designed logos, made color recommendations to prepress, preflight of film prior to printing.