Graphic Designer / Production Manager

JAY PORTAL

GRAPHIC DESIGNER • PRE-PRESS SPECIALIST

** ***** ********** ** ***** INDUSTRY

Mobile: 561-***-**** • E-mail: *********@*****.***

KEY STRENGHTS

Over 8 years using Adobe Creative Suite products.

Experience working with team led projects as well as working independently, able to prioritize multiple projects at a time.

Advanced knowledge with creating jobs for manufacturing 2-color and 4-color process, familiarity with FSC papers. Extensive knowledge of cost effective paper stocks that make an impact. Previous experience working as a liaison between vendors to ensure project deadlines were met.

CREATIVE DESIGN

Extensive experience working with both commercial printing companies and fast-paced marketing environments.

In my 10 year tenure, I have been involved in all sorts of printing and marketing projects ranging from creative concepts until product launch. Attention to detail and dedication to excel when creating design compositions for annual reports, POP displays, corporate sell sheets, product sheets, corporate memorandum, white pages, analytical surveys and geospatial datasheets.

MULTIMEDIA / DIGITAL VIDEO / MOTION GRAPHICS

Conceptualized and drafted storyboards for CD-ROM, DVD and multimedia authoring using Adobe Director.

Edited and composited digital video, by adding special effects using Adobe After Effects and Premiere

Created menus and UI to implement CD-ROMs, DVDs and multimedia authoring.

Designed and produced DVD menus and motion menus for DVDs using Director.

Prepared presentations for small and wide audiences using PowerPoint and Director.

I am able to record digital video, edit footage to finalize and create informational videos for promotional pieces.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Creative Marketing Designer • AllMed Marketing Solutions • 561-***-**** • 11/2015-current

Product Development for Allergy testing company which specializes in creating custom therapy for patients that suffer from severe allergies. I developed all of the printed and marketing materials for the company. Help conceptualize charts, clinician's manual, posters, HIPAA compliant forms. I also created the POP Displays for marketing events. Created custom package solutions for delivery of allergy treatment to patients.

Commercial Account Manager • JKG Group • 561-***-**** • 3/2015 - 9/2015

Worked simultaneously with sales executives to provide great customer service and managed jobs that needed to be produced at our production facility. Created production schedules to ensure deadlines were met by our production team. Entered jobs into the system and provided any detailed information necessary to expedite the order. Provided technical support when running digital jobs on our digital production presses since I have been working in that industry for over 8 years. Evaluated files provided by client to make sure our pre-press department started working on a project immediately. ISO 9001:2008 Certified for Quality Control System

Digital Press Supervisor • JKG Group • 561-***-**** • 12/2013 - 9/10/2014

Worked as a production manager for the digital press department. Created daily press schedule, ordered paper from various paper vendors, scheduled maintenance of digital equipment without hindering our production or deadlines. Managed two digital press operators, at times I had to overlap their work schedules to ensure production commitments were met. Created custom color profiles based on stock and color density. Able to use Eye-One iSiS spectrophotometer to ensure proper color consistency and ensure proper G7 certification on all digital printed material. I am G7 certified to use Konica Minolta digital presses and have been trained to achieve proper color consistency workflow. Hired two digital press operators based on their technical skills and knowledge who to this day are still employed in the company. Established proper procedures in handling paper, creating custom colors and using spectrophotometer for daily color calibration to ensure optimal color output.

Graphic Designer / Digital Press Operator • The Printing Office • 561-***-**** • 2011-2013

My duties included creating custom artwork for various clients and running digital presses to get the business profitable. Since my arrival the company saw an increase in return customers. Orders increased due to the quality worked that was being produced. Sales increased exponentially. The owner hired me to oversee the operations of his business and increase revenue.

Senior Graphic Designer / Digital Press Operator • AlphaGraphics • 561-***-**** - 2005-2010

Managed and designed various print projects under tight deadlines. Met with clients to go over their projects, provided digital proofs to clients to ensure proper procedural workflow. Used Xerox DocuColor digital presses to print jobs. Towards the end of my employment I was promoted to store manager overseeing all processes of production.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Arts and Animation (Graphic Design Core Courses) - Fall 2003

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale • 1799 S.E. 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Tel: 1-800-***-****

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