WENDY MORROW-MITCHELL
graphic production/designer
PROFILE
To obtain a position in which my strong
communication skills, organizational abilities
and computer knowledge will be utilized to
assist the company in the accomplishment
of its goals. My personable nature has
proven successful in a company that requires
flexibility, creativity, strong mult-tasking skills and the ability to pay attention to detail.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
Major: Art and Design, 1982-1983
Florissant Valley Community College
St. Louis, MO
Degree: Associate in Arts Degree, 1998
Major: Advertising and Commercial Art
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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SKILLS SUMMARY
Adobe Creative Suite CS7
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel,
Access, Powerpoint and Publisher)
Acrobat Pro 9
Deltek Vision
Type 65 WPM
Print Layout & Production
Typography
Brand Identity
Photo Manipulation & Restoration
Adaptable To Change In The Workplace
Creative Thinker
Work Well Under Deadlines
High Sense of Urgency
Well Organized
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX
Print Services Supervisor
Raymore, MO October 2016 - July 2018 (Full-Time) Print Specialist Associate
Lee’s Summit, MO July 2014 - October 2016 (Part-Time)
• Responsible for the training of Print Specialist and provide cross training with Sales Associates.
• Complete all print orders within the quoted timeline.
• Ordering supplies needed for all printing machines (toner, fuser, stock etc.)
• Reporting repairs and maintenance for all printing equipment with Xerox and HP.
• Process shipments and check-in all incoming Fedex for clients.
• Provide good customer services to incoming clients.
• Production of incoming/online printing and design projects.
• Contact clients daily on completed jobs.
• Operate laminator, cutters, binding and folding machinery.
• Design customer marketing materials i.e. brochures, posters, banners, etc. GRAPHICS THRU COMMUNICATION - Freelance Graphic Designer Lee’s Summit, MO April 2016 - Current
• Prepare a range of marketing material for clients
• Websites development for small businesses.
• Design campaign marketing material.
• Develop community assessment reports for the Kansas City Coalition: Needs Assessment, Salvation Army: Needs Assessment and Matte Rhodes: Data Trending Summary.
BNIM ARCHITECT - Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Kansas City, MO July 2014 - April 2016
• Provide Administrative support including travel arrangements and reservations for the leading Principal.
• Coordinate and organize Principal’s meetings with clients.
• Monitor email communication for Principal (follow-up emails, daily schedule & mail)
• Screen email, incoming mail, voicemail and appointments.
• Prepared expense reimbursements and reconciled credit card statement.
• Entry of Principal timesheet and expenses reports in Deltek Vision system weekly.
• Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing mail (including postage services).
• Scanned project invoices and maintain system database for accounting department.
• Processed office shipments using 24/7 Courier and UPS/FedEx services. Included outgoing shipments, tracking and receiving for architectual drawing.
• Submission of printing orders for architecture drawings to Drexel Tech.
• Administered the multi line telephone system, answered them and directed it to the appropriate person.
GRAPHICS - CS7
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT.D)
BNIM ARCHITECT (CONT.D)
• Greeted all clients and visitors in a pleasant manner and assisted them by giving badges and directions.
• Monitored the supply inventory and made purchase orders accordingly for office staff.
• Managed the incoming and outgoing faxes and distributed it accordingly.
• Assist Human Resource department in preparation of new hire binders. MILBANK MANUFACTURING - Marketing Specialist (3 Month Contract) Kansas City, MO February 2014 - July 2014
• Updated marketing catalogs used for advertising products.
• Updated presentations used by administrators.
• Design banners, posters and signage using company branding. TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. - Administration and Public Relations/Marketing Department Managed Care Analyst (1 year), Graphic Coordinator (5 years) & Graphic Production Artist (7 years) Lee’s Summit & Kansas City, MO April 2000 - September 2013
• Provide detailed analysis of Hospital and Physician fee schedules within the Managed Care Department.
• Analyzes financial and operational information for management, staff and other customers within the system.
• Act as liaison between payers and revenue cycle to effectively gain underpayment recovery.
• Assist the administrative team at the Lakewood campus on all graphics material needs.
• Design presentations for the electronic interactive media for LED jumbotron (internal and external signage).
• Responsible for the creation of printed and digital marketing material.
• Work with Public Relations/Marketing team to develop and meet project .
• Update marketing material to meeting new branding guidelines.
• Create PowerPoint presentations for administrative staff meetings.
• Design layouts and specifications for PR marketing materials (print ads, banners, website banners, signage) from concept through production.
• Communicate with the clients on the concepts and getting them approved.
• Manage and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines meeting client expectations.
• Ensured all marketing collateral is properly branded.
• Managed multiple projects with managed coordinators and vendors.
• Understanding of layout, typesetting and color theory.
• Ensured all outside printing cost negotiated within department budget.
• Serve as a liaison with clients and account managers, including vendors (illustrators, photographers and printing companies), communicating detailed job specs of final designs. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Security Clearance (State of Missouri)
• Truman Medical Center, Inc. - Designed Corporate Logo, 2002
• GKC/PRSA Silver Award – Treasure Map Direct Mailing Project
• Ranking No. 1 for four months as the Leading CPD in the Division (Office Depot/Office Max) PERSONAL REFERENCES
Bob Berkebile
BNIM Architects
Principal
WENDY MORROW-MITCHELL (cont.d)
Laurie Scott-Austin
Truman Medical Center, Inc.
Internal Communications Manager
Ryana Parks-Shaw
Candidate for MO. State Representative
- District 30