Kathryn Klein
*** ********* **. ***** ****, TX **104 469-***-**** ************.**@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-klein-digitalservices
Summary
Seeking a position where my past experience and education in management and background in printing/advertising can contribute to growth for both the company and myself. I have 2 years management experience and 8 years supervising. One of my core strengths is problem solving and turning written direction into results.
Skills & Abilities
Computer proficient both MAC & PC
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites
Customer Needs Assessment
Creative Problem Solving
Creating and keeping deadlines
Process creation and management
Strategic thinking
Multi-Task Management
Experience
DESIGN SERVICES MANAGER DOMINION ENTERPRISES/FORRENT.COM/COSTAR GROUP 2016 - 2018
Managed daily workflow and scheduling of employees
Created workflow and new procedures of products
Organize, Plan and hold employee morale activities
Placed orders into system and oversee through to completion
Creative problem solving for Ad Design, Flyer Brochure, Postcard, Business Card, and Site Map creation Social Media Cover and Profile Picture creation and production
Ad Display creation
Employee training
Work closely with all designers on everything from design to new ways of getting the results needed for the job.
DESIGN SUPERVISOR DOMINION ENTERPRISES/FORRENT.COM 2008 - 2016
Oversee daily workflow of graphic designers
Created and oversee workflow and deadlines
Ensure designers provided efficient designs for their clients and ensure that print deadlines were meet
Oversee and contribute to creative problem solving for Ad Design, Flyer Brochure, Postcard, Business Card, and Site Map creation
Delegate workflow Hold team meetings
Train designers on new and changing workflow
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/TEAM LEAD DOMINION ENTERPRISES/AFTER55.COM MAGAZINE 2005 - 2008
Gain information needed from clients for Ad design of multiple markets assigned
Create Ad designs and send proofs for client approval or changes
File management
Ensure deadlines are meet
Creation of brochures flyers, business cards, site maps and postcards for clients
Troubleshoot problem files
File conversion when needed, lead fellow designers
Train new designers on workflow and design techniques essential for senior advertising
Contribute to workflow changes and efficiencies
COMPUTER TO PLATE TECHNICIAN DOMINION ENTERPRISES/AFTER55.COM MAGAZINE 2003 - 2005
File management
Gather print ready files and export imposition files for delivery to printer
Deliver files to printers via disk and electronic means
Troubleshoot files for printing problems
Ensure deadlines are meet
PAGINATION COORDINATOR DOMINION ENTERPRISES/FOR RENT MAGAZINE
2001 - 2003
Coordinate and execute publication layout for multiple market publications
File manage
Meet publication deadlines
Quickly learned internal programs
Work under tight deadlines
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PAGINATION COORDINATOR DOMINION ENTERPRISES/PARENTING MAGAZINE 2000 - 2001
Graphic Design of Publication ads, Flyers, Postcards
File management, organization of workflow
Publication layout, make ready for print
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2015, STRAYER UNIVERSITY
Graduated magna cum laude • Deans List
GRAPHIC ARTS DIPLOMA 1998, ATI CAREER TRAINING
Graduated with highest honors