Small Business Owner
CurrentProvided customer service through answering inquiries by phone and email, assisting clients in placing their orders and soliciting payment for completed jobs.Opened and closed the print shop daily as well as maintained regular shop operations such as checking in deliveries, maintenance of machines, coating, burning and reclaiming screens, and delivery of special orders.Skilled artisan with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of silk screen printing including the creation of artwork, set up and maintenance of machines and execution of detailed multicolor images and designs onto various types of apparel and merchandise.Utilized extensive technical and mechanical skills by operating complex machinery like one, four, and six color manual presses, Ryo Heat seal press, Thermal Transfer press, Exposure Unit, Adept at listening to client requests and creating corresponding artwork to meet customer specifications.Employed creative and technical skills in using graphic design programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Separation Studios and Accurip software to create innovative and cutting edge artwork.Proficient in ensuring quality control, inventory control, and the distribution of goods by quantity, color, and size and also mixing various ink colors and tints for specific print jobsCreated InvoicesSent out invoices to customersOrdered suppliesWorked with customers with grievancesTook work orders from customersWorked with customers to figure out what they wanted to orderScreen printed designs on many different types of garments