Douglas T. Johnson

612-***-**** adyeom@r.postjobfree.com http://djohnsonart8888.wixsite.com/portfolio/portraits Motivated graphic designer with 10 plus years of technical design, print development, and label creation experience seeking a position that applies my skills and knowledge in a competitive environment.

Skills & Programs

• Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)– Proficient

• Paint Medium – Gouache, Acrylic, Watercolor, Ink

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Proficient

• Coral Draw 8.0 – Proficient

• Epilog Laser System (laser cutter) Proficient

• Zebra Printers xii + ZT620 - Proficient

• Java 2.8 -Knowledge for promotional purposes

• PLM – Agile application (Super User)

• Labeling Software (CodeSoftoft, Loftware Spectrum, Loftware LPS, Prisym 360, Prisym Medica, EnLabel) – Proficient

• XEROX Color C60 Color Press – Proficient

• Yellow Belt certificate

Stryker Endoscopy San Jose, CA August 2022 – Present - Labeling Analyst Contractor through Solomon Page Consultants – New York

• Technical study of documentation and label tracking for the entire catalog of Endoscopy transportation and marketing platforms in Prisym Medica

• Label and documentation creation for uploading into PLM system (Agile), for Change Orders and Change Requests

• Transitioning many products from Europe to follow EU MDR standards. Weekly meetings with US, Canada, and Europe teams (Germany) to collaborate and full fill work orders. Cook Medical Headquarters Bloomington, IN January 2022 to August 2022 - Labeling Assurance Contractor through Noramtec Consultants – New York

• Technical conversion from the Prisym legacy labeling platform to the EnLabel Application.

• Documenting 7000+ Labels for implementation along with administration use through Agile.

• Training documentation of how to print, design, and document labeling though multiple practices and applications.

• Increasing medal device knowledge of catheter based product lines for geographical obstacles toward implementing printing.

Smiths Medical Headquarters Plymouth, MN September 2019 to January 2022- Technical Labeling Specialist II

• Tech writing for the Medfusion Line for New Product Development with Graphic Design and Typography work.

• Maintaining the Prisym 360 Data Driven Labeling Application v1.3 through version updates and production use in the PLM system Agile. Cross functional discussions with software teams, maintenance teams, and labeling directors for process planning.

• Constructed Step Process Medical Illustrations for use to homecare products.

• Constructed User Interface still shots for new product development for required software design patents.

• Constructed User Interface still shots for Bluetooth capable development for required software design patents.

• Designed blue print for Wearable Accessory of new Infusion Pump to address patent to market.

• Establish predicate knowledge of Loftware® Labeling capabilities. Including Barcode Analysis structure, Formula infrastructure, and printer determination. Creating SOP’s for Barcode construction.

• Introduced data driven documentation for Artwork Specification coversheets to help reduce documentation error and create conformity through the process.

• Created and updated predicate Medical Disposables for introducing Packaging and Marketing strategies.

• Updating IFU and service manuals for cohesive process flow and updated imaging. Contract at 3M Global Headquarters, Maplewood, MN January-September 2019 MTD Global Analytical Label Designer

• Lead Label Designer for LLM + LPS Loftware® Labeling system and Loftware® Spectrum™ Labeling Application.

• Creating Labels for MES and SAP system data hubs following global standards for individual supply chains. Products include N-95 Masks, Porche car parts, Gas Masks, and Raw Materials.

• Day to day meetings with the 3M Poland the largest distribution for 3M in Europe

• Creating Tech diagrams of labels through PowerPoint and PDF applications • Uploading Manufacturing Symbols to be properly utilized on Zebra Printers.

• Test printing to ensure accuracy with client data and collaboration.

• Test Scripts to utilize full potential of printing aspects. Printing from 1000 printers with a quantity of 10,000 through one generated xml.

• Training Documentation around new processes and troubleshooting printing, tech writing, and design

Relevant Experience: Contract at Medtronic Mounds View, MN May 2018 to December 2018 Labeling Specialist and Designer Cardiovascular Division

• Provides design execution for new product development and labeling changes interfacing with Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Technical Communications, Legal, Package Engineering and site Operations.

• Producing Creative work through multiple software applications including: Prysim 360, Label Vision, BarTender and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Administration work with combined efforts from team and R&D.

• Training Material and Job Aid creation for front end troubleshooting Printing and Labeling issues.

• Data driven through Excel Metrics and R&D qualifications for UDI and GTIN specifications. Contract at 3M Global Headquarters, Maplewood, MN November 2016 to January 2018 MTD Global Analytical Label Designer

• Producing Shipping and Manufacturing labels using Barcode software. Including CodeSoft, Loftware Spectrum, and Continuing experience on Excel.

• DEV and QA testing with test scripts from multiple sites for QA qualifications.

• Promoting label templates to QA (Quality Assurance) and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with the software java.

• Printing labels and creating Formulas with attached data to manipulate code to produce labels. Medical, Automotive and multiple 3M products are some examples.

• Dissecting and Discovering Field Names in Printing Software ELC (3M Software) for printing in mass quantities at multiple Facilities around the World.

• Maintaining Printer Determination to multiple Facilities with the DMT (Data Maintenance Tool) connecting 45different languages under a single SKU. CONTROL ASSEMBLIES, Gaylord, MN January 2016 - October 2016 Engraver and Graphic Designer

• Operated to engraved control panel buttons, control boards, and metal nameplates with Epilog Laser Cutter. Products including Donaldson air filtration systems and Bayer control panels

• Reading and understanding wiring schematics, technical drawings, and specification lists.

• Using previous artistic talents to initiate a better process flow to save time. WATERMARK STATIONERY. Wayzata, MN September2014– December2015 Lead Graphic Designer/Printer

• Managed creative design for invitations and social stationery for clients.

• Knowledge of a XEROX Color C60 Color, HP and vendor outsourcing.

• Design execution from proofing to press to print

• Worked with team from creative concept to execution of design, dual language design

• Managed estimates for clients and controlled budget expectations

• Managed vendor inquires and estimates

NATURALLY KLEENBRANDS, Mound, MN July 2013 -October 2014 Freelance Graphic Designer

• Created marketing material for Naturally Kleen products

• Oversaw print and production design of all materials and execution UNIVERSAL LASER SYSTEM, Excelsior, MN May 2012-November 2013 Freelance Drawer

• Lead designer to create monochrome shaded drawings in grey scale used to demonstrate to the company precision manufactured lasers and laser systems’ ability to deliver the highest possible laser cutting performance of engraving images in a wide variety of materials, including acrylic, wood, cardstock and textiles.

• Managed engraving topics sent by the company to the designated designers to produce a drawing based on a client’s interest. A winning drawing is selected on quality and is used to demonstrate the laser cutting machine’s capability to transcribe the illustration. INVENTIVDESIGN, Hugo, MN May 2010-November 2010 Design Intern

• Functioned as illustrator utilizing Adobe Illustrator CS3software to create characters, backgrounds, and symbols for digital internet slot machine games.

• Completed designs as presented and critiqued at weekly meetings with animators, audio groups, and Art Directors to review details and develop the final product. Education:

MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ARTAND DESIGN,

Minneapolis, MN May 2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts

Major: Illustration + Graphic Design

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, Savannah, GA

September 2004 to June 2006

Concentration: GraphicDesign

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