Quality Control Sales

Graphics Coordinator

? Package Design ? Technical Expertise ? Client Relationships

A dedicated and highly skilled professional with 10 successful years of

diverse experience in the Graphic Arts field and as an Art Director. A

creative manager with expertise in printing, pre-press, consulting,

consumer packaging, and brand consistency. Proven experience in graphical

and printing solutions and exceeding all clients expectations. Core

competencies include:

Product Packaging Process Improvement Innovative Solutions

Pre-Press Knowledge Customer Satisfaction Team Leadership

Brand Maximization Printing Communication Skills

Achievements

Project Management - Organized and directed a major change on food labels

for a large product line by scheduling employees, overseeing art

production, monitoring the progress, forecasting costs and future

timelines. Results: Project completed prior to specified timeframe and 16%

beneath forecasted costs.

Technical Training/Procedures - Evaluated a new digital plate maker and

accessories by performing a cost analysis while researching the capacity

and compatibility of the new equipment and implemented training and managed

the overall changeover. Results: Reduced human error 51% and increased

customer satisfaction by 84%.

Problem Solving - Solved technical and quality related problems by

troubleshooting equipment and improving quality management procedures.

Results: Decreased idle production by 45%.

Customer Relations - Managed and established positive rapport by assisting

clientele on key procedures. Supported and organized teleconferences.

Results: Improved satisfaction 15%, increased workload by approximately

23%.

Quality Control - Customized and implemented method to control quality of

artwork and output by using the double inspection method, monitored all in-

house processes and corrected errors before production. Results: Reduced

human error by 98%, increased efficiency by 85% and reduced overall waste

by 20%.

Collateral Material Development - Conceptualized and developed various

promotional and advertising collateral to support company vision.

Researched background, target market and followed brand image to deliver

visually pleasing and customized ideas. Results: Sales number skyrocketed

25%, public awareness increased by 50%.

Logo Development/Corporate Identity - Revamped client logos to reflect

growth and the increased level of achievement by rendering an effective and

eye-catching brand identity. Results: Increased customer awareness by 25%.

Web Design - Assisted upcoming organizations to become part of the

worldwide web. Developed innovative marketing strategies and visual

presentations to reflect company vision and mission. Results: Increased

customer base by 25% and increased sales by 70%.

Professional Experience

Brand Label, Inc., Jacksonville, FL

2000 - Present

Art Director (2004 - Present)

. Managed all aspects of consumer packaging from concept through completion

including pre-press and printing.

. Handled all types of labels, including spiral wound, pressure sensitive,

decals and tags.

. Ensured printability on different substrates, such as clear, white and

foil.

. Analyzed brand uniformity by utilizing color management guidelines and

ensured printability and design consistencies.

. Coordinated and executed various conferences to educate clientele and to

build customer relations, trust and commitment.

. Resolved design and printing issues to maximize quality, brand and

customer satisfaction.

. Maintained a competent and competitive art department with high-tech

purchases to ensure efficiency and reduce idle production.

. Performed quality control on all phases of production from initial work

to final press runs for all packaging materials.

. Supported partnerships with customers nationwide, recommending

procedures, reviewing art materials and solving problems.

. Proposed new business strategy for the art department to improve revenues

and increase customer base.

. Researched industry and remote environments, documented positive

opportunities and provided an implementation plan.

. Took the initiative to design, develop and launch company website.

. Designed various advertisement campaigns for Brand Label, Inc.

. Sustained adequate inventory of materials used for daily operation.

. Created and kept accurate records of dielines and their attributes.

Graphics Technician (2000 - 2004)

. Managed all aspects of pre-press production for flexographic printing

including, trapping, color corrections, separations and final output.

. Met with clients to discuss graphical needs.

. Created high quality designs in forms of pressure sensitive labels, and

spiral wound labels.

. Performed step and repeat process of all spiral labels.

. Demonstrated high technical and digital imaging skills.

. Operated pre-press equipment and developed digital plates.

. Proofread and edited copy.

. Scanned and retouched photos as required by clients.

. Troubleshot computer problems.

. Maintained accurate time records to meet production schedules.

. Sustained backup library on disks to preserve all graphics and images.

RerDesigns, Jacksonville, FL

2002 - Present

Freelance (www.rerdesigns.com in progress)

. Clients include: City of Jacksonville, Jaxport, Jacksonville Gold Cup,

Pinnacle Laboratories, Aleman Moore, Fehervar Inlays, Meobachi, Ashberry

Water Conditioning, Waterpromotions, Inc., Creative Water Concepts, Rocket

Vending, Inc., Drops of Hope...and others.

. Promoted advertised and branded new organizations and improved marketing

efforts at well-established organizations including not for profit

organizations.

. Served as results driven consultant for several successful start-up

companies, handling brand imaging, and marketing strategy that encompassed

the total creative output for print and web image development.

. Designed various promotional campaigns for clientele.

. Launched several websites increasing brand awareness, market share, and

revenues.

. Coordinated with various advertising contacts to successfully complete

marketing efforts.

. Used a variety of design software to give outstanding results to clients.

Education / Professional Development

Masters Business Administration 2008

University of Phoenix, Online

BA Graphic Design / Minor Business Administration

2002

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Software Expertise: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign,

Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint Software Experience:

Dreamweaver, Fireworks

Language: Hungarian

Recognition: Award winning designer by Creativehub.com - 2008

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