amy zofko
******@*****.***
http://amyzofko.foliohd.com/
WORKEXPERIENCE
SOS SIGNS AND LIGHTING 2021-PRESENT
graphic designer production specialist
Creating or editing graphic designs for sign production. Operate and maintain large-format printers and sign production equipment from flatbed, roll printer, lamination, engraver and plotter.
• Layout, produce and prepare artwork for large format printing .
• Handle various substrate to produce and complete sign fabrication.
• Track inventory of substrate, print materials and printer supplies.
• Great communication and personal skills
FREEMAN COMPANY 2016-2020
graphics & layout specialist
Responsible for the layout of copy and logos for signs and creating production drawings for structure-based graphics for trade shows and conventions.
• Prepare in-house or client-supplied artwork for final proofing and layout according to detailed schematics and drawings.
• Modify existing show theme and graphics and create multi-sized templates to accommodate all show requirements for directional signage, entrance units, displays, banners, booth panels, floor decals, wall graphics, etc.
• Ability to balance quality graphics with rigid deadlines. SELF EMPLOYED 2014-2016
freelance graphic designer
Responsible for the development of a variety of marketing and visual communication materials.
• Provide graphic services in design and development for small business, which include logos, advertisements, sales collateral and print media.
• Layout pages and prepare files for national magazine publications for print.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure completion in a timely manner. CBS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING 2007-2014
graphic designer production manager
Manage daily operations of the art department and production of all outdoor media for Orlando, Jacksonville and St. Augustine markets.
• Collaborated with Account Executives and clients on billboard advertising campaigns.
• Scheduled and prioritized graphic and production requests to meet required deadlines.
• Communicated closely with printing vendors on all phases of production.
• Managed multiple design requests and required revisions, under tight deadlines, to meet contractual agreements.
RON JON SURF SHOP 2003-2007
graphic designer outdoor media coordinator
Designed and produced visual graphics for advertising, marketing materials, promotional events and out-of-home advertising.
• Managed, coordinated and designed company’s yearly $500,000 outdoor advertising campaign.
• Communicated with print vendors on production and billboard companies on postings and maintenance of contracted inventory.
• Planned and organized annual photo shoot for company’s stock photos as well as assisted production team and photographer on shoot location. THE BOEING COMPANY 1990-2002
graphic designer illustrator
Layout and design for various projects and integrate into final format for digital and print media, using traditional graphic techniques of computer graphic applications.
• Accountable for design and layout of the company newspaper, brochures, document covers, presentations, full color posters and t-shirt designs.
• Board member and volunteer for The Boeing Volunteer Program COMPUTERSOFTWARE
Macintosh and Windows Systems:
Photoshop CS
Illustrator CS
InDesign CS
Acrobat
Microsoft Office
••• ONYX software
GRAPHIC ARTSKILLS
Out-of-Home advertising
Sales Marketing Materials
Logos Identity Development
Brochures Booklets
Magazines Newsletters
Displays Posters
Large Format Signage
Books Documents
Presentations
Illustrations
EDUCATION
Tampa Technical Institute
A. S. Commercial Art, GPA 4.0
Eastern State College
Continuing Education in Graphic Art
FREELANCECLIENTS
Adam and Eve Superstore
Black Belt Outdoor
Cincinnati Crane & Hoist
Coastal Angler Magazine
Golf Forum Magazine
Joseph Dupard
Myrtle Beach Media
Outdoor Nation
Pendergrass Flea Market
ACHIEVEMENTS&AWARDS
1st Place Goldie Award Out-of-Home
BCA Art of Harleys winning poster design
AT&T Corporate Run shirt designs
BSO winning poster design
First Art Exhibit in Earth Orbit
Silver Addy Award for four-color brochure
KSC Environmental Awareness logo design
NASA Exchange winning logo design
Silver Addy Award for Catalog cover design
GRAPHIC DESIGNER