Production lead on portal system for the company. The portal is our way of supporting car dealers with Direct Marketing service, and sales mailers online with variable information that help the dealers retain and add customers to their business.

• Producing multiple versions of direct mail packages, design alternates with photo and logo variances etc.• Layering of different marketing versions within in one document and properly organizing, labeling and filing different versions to a preset file-naming standard.• Setting up documents with proper trim and bleed • Managing workflow based on internal review schedule and production deadlines• Cloning, clipping paths, masking, quick masking, and layer masks• Photo retouching, photo color corrections, proofreading• Preflighting jobs to included proper resolution, Pantone and CMYK formats• Understanding TIFF, JPEG, EPS, PDF or other file formats – how to convert them - and when to use them.• Knowing the graphic and photo reproduction process to troubleshoot problem graphics, photos, layouts and unexpected challenges prior to press release.• Independently follow through on production tasks and make text or layout changes for creative and account teams.• Capable of quickly producing original layouts from scratch using thumbnails from the art director.• Adhere to brand standards, using only approved fonts, logos and protocols as defined by brand guidelines. Responsible for quality control in this area.• Thorough knowledge of the print process to preflight electronic files for reproduction. • Expert file manager, saving to a server, uploading to FTP sites, following naming conventions.• Attend pre-production meetings with art, prepress and production departments to pre-flight layouts for printing.• Responsible for revisions to files based on direction from the Creative Director, Art Director, Copywriter and at times, Account Director. Reports to Creative Director.• Mac software and hardware support.

Security and crowd management at Gwinnett Arena, Georgia Dome, and UGA Football. Position includes providing support for NBC Sports.

Professional crowd management staff.

Event Security.

Obtain a Mac IT Support management position that exemplifies my need to be creative and utilizes my skills to organize, coordinate, and help others to achieve their goals.— 10 plus years in Macintosh support and project management.— Able to identify and assign tasks to appropriate resources.—In depth knowledge of standard Macintosh applications including Adobe CS Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.—In depth knowledge of Fonts, Font Licensing, and Font Management.—In depth knowledge of OSX operating system—The ability to work on complex projects through their completion. Creative thinking and productive solutions.—Experience with pre-press and printing technologies.—Able to maintain a high level of customer service and support with a strong customer focus. —The ability to develop documentation and training materials.—The ability to train users on new workflows and processes.—The ability to train/demo new features within the Adobe CS Suite.—Ensures project plans and schedules are created and followed.—Familiarity with remote support via ARD.—Knowledge and experience of basic networking technologies and IP.—Proven ability to function with minimal direction in completing tasks and responsibilities.—Proven ability to be self-directed and task oriented with understanding of project management.—Able to work simultaneously on multiple projects in a successful fashion. —Installed Windows OS on Mac utilizing a virtual PC interface.—Proven success supervising Mac-related projects.—Excellent written and verbal communications as well as analytical, design, leadership, and organizational skills. —Strong troubleshooting skills.

Supporting all Macintosh users and Apple computers in the company while preparing all InDesign documents created by the designers for vendor use. Provided local and remote support with software, hardware and user training. Also managed software licenses using a FileMaker Pro database.– Managed software and hardware purchases and upgrades for all Mac users that reduced downtime nationally by 90%, resulting in improving department resources by maintaining company equipment.– Responded to “Trouble Tickets” submitted by users by reviewing and providing solutions to hardware or software problems directly or utilizing authorized vendors to 50 plus users around the country.– Server administrator to several departmental computers.– Provided and managed computer backups of both Macintosh and PC computers utilizing Retrospect.– Prepared InDesign documents by confirming formatting and content which met customer requirements before sending to vendor, which expedited the proofing process and reduced delays in shipments to the customer. – Utilized Adobe Photoshop expertise that improved the print and visual quality of marketing collaterals.– Provided and scheduled training sessions for Mac users on how to successfully use and develop workarounds for editing documents that improved output.– Selected as the local photographer of products, product launches, and company recognition events that were published in industry media. – Partnered directly with company security, PC desktop support, and network specialist which ensured consistent compliance with company IT policies and procedures.– Assisted with the designing of direct marketing materials that were used by financial institutions to promote their products and services.– Merged email address lists with HTML graphics then scheduled emails for distribution that resulted in strategic timing for product and service announcements.

Supported the designers in coaching and repairing files for output. Responsible for vendor relationships.– Coached Mac users on how to successfully repair InDesign and QuarkXPress documents for better output.–Designed direct marketing materials that were used by financial institutions

Designed direct marketing materials that were used by financial institutions.

Responsible for producing all artwork and coordinating typesetting. Worked with clients in the design and layout of brochures, letterhead, business cards, catalogs and various other print jobs. Set up and maintained a one person design and production inhouse shop that supported the engineers within the Power Generation Business Unit.Conceived designs of logos and printed materals that supported marketing.