Examined and corrected files for requirements and customer revisions to assure accuracy, consistency, and quality for the print production process along with creative design for customer commissioned projects.• Achieved quality with proper application of specifications, regulations, and color matching in art for specific presses.• Prohibited print issues through quality checks of files before sending art for customer approvals and print production.• Accurately prepared and processed… Show more Examined and corrected files for requirements and customer revisions to assure accuracy, consistency, and quality for the print production process along with creative design for customer commissioned projects.• Achieved quality with proper application of specifications, regulations, and color matching in art for specific presses.• Prohibited print issues through quality checks of files before sending art for customer approvals and print production.• Accurately prepared and processed digital prepress files for C500 and 15500 digital presses saving money and time.• Managed files sent for approval, sent to production and the files placed on hold regarding issues requiring follow-up.• Designed and applied creative aesthetics for customer commissioned projects with attention to required press specs.• Initiated and managed FSC regulatory application and approval for special projects using sustainable paper products.• Communicated daily with customers regarding file needs, specifications, quality and customer satisfaction. • Anticipated customer needs with efficient direction or lending assistance in file set up achieving customer accolades.• Consulted in Flexographic print specifications, barcodes, and press characterization for the new KOLBUS press. Show less

• Managed several Diageo beverage brands and coordinated packaging projects for market.• Coordinated with graphic designers and other project managers for packaging changes and executing project goals and tight timelines.• Oversaw the execution of the transfer of files to customers for review and final production processes.• Performed quality checks of graphics files for artist correction before customer approval.

Examined and verified files for specifications, regulatory requirements and customer revisions to assure accuracy, consistency and efficiency; reported and rechecked any corrections needed before customer delivery• Drove improvements streamlining and clarifying tasks as the accredited Subject Matter Expert (SME), point person for the SC Johnson brand and lead contact for the team in support related to the process and brand rules application• Developed a condensed brand guide summary of… Show more Examined and verified files for specifications, regulatory requirements and customer revisions to assure accuracy, consistency and efficiency; reported and rechecked any corrections needed before customer delivery• Drove improvements streamlining and clarifying tasks as the accredited Subject Matter Expert (SME), point person for the SC Johnson brand and lead contact for the team in support related to the process and brand rules application• Developed a condensed brand guide summary of vast rules and regulations; composed and wrote SOP documents• Corrected inefficiencies within the task process through development and implementation of an excel formula to compare similar copy docs within a range leading to time savings of 30-45 minutes per task and department• Problem-solved issues and implemented solutions of new client work, to global office sites, for improvements andclarity of various rules and regulations of multiple brands • Contributed to corrective action results, investigating root cause, lending guidance to individuals improving quality• Chosen to create training videos, lead meetings for colleagues and department demonstrations utilizing MS Teams• Supported the supervisor as point of contact for communication, scheduling, meetings and special projects• Proficiently utilized software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams; Adobe Illustrator andAcrobat; and Skype for quality analysis, forms, spreadsheets, memos, reports, agendas, letters and all communication Show less

Produced and managed the monthly retail store kits for over 2,000 Family Dollar stores; included various print materials, sales components, and created schematic workflows for store planning of the various departments• Implemented and created projects for print, gathering estimates for customer review and ordering print materials• Maintained the Distribution Center Label program inventory and ordering for the Family Dollar warehouse stock• Assisted Family Dollar executives with… Show more Produced and managed the monthly retail store kits for over 2,000 Family Dollar stores; included various print materials, sales components, and created schematic workflows for store planning of the various departments• Implemented and created projects for print, gathering estimates for customer review and ordering print materials• Maintained the Distribution Center Label program inventory and ordering for the Family Dollar warehouse stock• Assisted Family Dollar executives with special art projects using Adobe InDesign for labels, charts, signage, manuals• Managed various Excel spreadsheets for tracking kit components, orders, schedules, shipping and inventory Show less

Accurately executed pre-press application to art files for respective print processes meeting or exceeding timelines• Composed, wrote and maintained job instructions, print specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)• Solved pre-press and printing issues through preflight file examination and creating separation and print solutions• Halted potential print issues with foresight and presenting solutions to clients in New Product Review (NPR) meetings• Applied expertise… Show more Accurately executed pre-press application to art files for respective print processes meeting or exceeding timelines• Composed, wrote and maintained job instructions, print specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)• Solved pre-press and printing issues through preflight file examination and creating separation and print solutions• Halted potential print issues with foresight and presenting solutions to clients in New Product Review (NPR) meetings• Applied expertise in prepress, brand extension, layout, print specifications per print method, typesetting, revisions.• Elevated efficiency and accuracy in the production and CSR stages by consulting colleagues in the education of printing processes and proper separation specifications; trained colleagues in various software applications Show less

Owner & Operator of a freelance graphic design business providing creative conception to respective prepress application for print• Administration, sales and administration and customer support• Graphic Design, Decorative Furniture painting, Faux Finishing...Clientele: Daniel Entertainment Group, Watauga County Humane Society, Bageltime Bagels, May Property Services, etc.

Promoted to art director from pre-press Mac Operator due to natural leadership skills, efficiency, communication, print knowledge, specialization in Flexography and the ability to multi-task under high pressure deadlines• Streamlined project coordination and management through problem-solving, training and quality improvements • Effectively assisted in job quoting, hiring, scheduling and technical support for artists, sales and customer service• Trained new employees and offset… Show more Promoted to art director from pre-press Mac Operator due to natural leadership skills, efficiency, communication, print knowledge, specialization in Flexography and the ability to multi-task under high pressure deadlines• Streamlined project coordination and management through problem-solving, training and quality improvements • Effectively assisted in job quoting, hiring, scheduling and technical support for artists, sales and customer service• Trained new employees and offset production artists in Flexographic pre-press and file preparation• Nailed the PICA award for recognition in Flexographic printing of high-quality CT imagery for a Hellman’s Mayonnaisebottle wrap due to my skilled color correction efforts• Exceeded quality standards with press characterization development and solving press and color issues press side.• Applied expertise in prepress, brand extension, layout, print specifications per print method, typesetting, revisions.• Designed Art’s Engraving’s full identity program; served as creative designer of catalogs, logos, labels, packaging Show less