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Production Manager
Columbus, OH
Aug 2017 - Jan 2024 (6 years 5 months)
Provide guidance in appropriate production process and substrate selection for each graphic application. Streamline the delivery of assets to vendors for production with expert-level pre-press file creation. Maintain a network of vendors with diverse expertise to ensure the best quality product is delivered. Manage production installation schedules of graphic applications.
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Senior Designer
Columbus, OH
Oct 2014 - Aug 2017 (2 years 10 months)
Drawing from extensive experience on the production side of the Print, Graphics, and Advertising industries, I am able to provide creative expertise to Vectra Visual and its clients. Provide consultation and direction in the design and fabrication of retail display fixtures and point-of-sale promotional pieces. Engage with outside vendors to expand the breadth of capabilities that can be offered.
Key highlights
• Creative solutions for in-store marketing and product awareness.
• Capitalize on extensive experience and knowledge of materials and processes to achieve creative and
practical design.
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Graphics Production Artist
Columbus, OH
May 2014 - Oct 2014 (5 months)
Accepted an invitation to return to previous position to manage production and workflow between print and finishing departments for industries ranging from restaurant signage, retail signage, experiential graphic application, ADA compliant way-finding.. etc.
Key Highlights
• Subway restaurants - Exterior signage • Wingstop - Menu graphics & Exterior signage
• Front Runner - Interior/Exterior retail graphic applications • Polaris Place - Exterior Signage
• Charley’s Philly Steaks - Logo signage & menu applications
• Skyward Grille - Interior/Exterior graphics/Menu applications
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Manager: Print/Vinyl Graphics
Columbus, OH
Aug 2013 - May 2014 (9 months)
Employ proven skills in project management to increase productivity and efficiency in the graphic design and production of graphic elements in multiple retail and public environments.
Key Highlights
• Liaison between production crew, vendor, and client.
• Maximize efficiency in graphic design, image manipulation, and creation of graphic files for production.
• Victoria’s Secret - Interior/Exterior cut-vinyl and prin applications
• Bath & Body Works - Exterior storefront design concept
• Pink - Printed “Lenticular” effect concept.
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Graphics Production Artist
Columbus, OH
Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year)
Increased efficiencies between in production and workflow between print and finishing departments for industries ranging from restaurant signage, retail signage, experiential graphic application, ADA compliant way-finding signage.. etc.
Key Highlights
• Subway restaurants - Exterior signage • Wingstop - Menu graphics & Exterior signage
• Front Runner - Interior/Exterior retail graphic applications • Polaris Place - Exterior Signage
• Charley’s Philly Steaks - Logo signage & menu applications
• Skyward Grille - Interior/Exterior graphics/Menu applications
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Graphics Director
Columbus, OH
Aug 2003 - Oct 2008 (5 years 2 months)
Maximized the quality and effectiveness of various design projects by guiding exhibit design firms and corporate clients in the selection of appropriate production methods. Delivered performance-focused direction in the production and management of all exhibit collateral, including graphics, substrates, and bracketry.
Key highlights
• Reduced operating costs and improved efficiency by streamlining the design, production, and application of printed graphics, vinyl graphics, and in-house marketing materials.
• Established the company’s web presence by conceptualizing, producing, and maintaining a concise, engaging design and information architecture.
• Honed and utilized excellent organizational skills to successfully manage multiple projects in various stages of production.