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Contracted Graphic Designer
SolutionZ bY kAT
Lancaster, PA
Oct 2012 - Present (12 years 3 months)
Handle various freelance projects, including the design of print collateral, event & trade show materials, store
graphics and logo development.
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Graphic Designer/Prepress Artist
Elm, PA
Feb 2009 - Oct 2012 (3 years 8 months)
Fulfilled a broad range of responsibilities in the Prepress/Design department, including maintaining the company website, updating online customer portals, advising the company owner of prepress software needs and researching new ways to improve workflow within the department. Handled the creation of client design work and recreation of existing artwork to meet the client's satisfaction. Prepared all artwork for press, including checking and correcting any file issues, color correcting, color separating, photo retouching, preparing digital proofs, creating hard proofs and preparing files for final output. Worked with many clients and design teams, teaching them how to create problem-free design files from start to finish. Also responsible for running and maintaining all digital printers, wide format printers, and plate maker.
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Graphic Designer
Lancaster, PA
Aug 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Initially hired for temporary help with design work overload in the Marketing department, but quickly promoted
to full-time designer as a result of work ethic and design skills. Worked alongside Design Manager to fulfill print
design needs for all of the company’s product lines. Responsible for trade show booth design needs, coordinating
output of all marketing materials and helping with concept brainstorming for several major branding and
rebranding efforts, including a brand partnership with Nike.