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Career Highlights:

  • Introduced in-house large-format printing and custom hardcover book production into all new-business pitches.
  • Developed and maintained folder structure for all job folders. Recently, I created a revised folder structure for the larger Inizio company, now utilized across all of InizioEvoke Drive.
  • I served as the primary mentor for the +Someone buddy program, guiding 14 new hires over
    3 years and enhancing our strong culture.
  • Developed numerous processes to increase efficiency and save time within the art and studio departments.
  • Led the studio in the successful execution of 9 pharmaceutical product launches.
  • Contributed to over 30 new-business pitches, encompassing both print and digital formats.

Software:

  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Xd and Acrobat Pro
  • UTC
  • ConnectFonts
  • Triple Triangle
  • Workfront
  • Ziflow
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Office Suite
  • WordPress

Skills:

  • Packaging design and mechanicals
  • Digital design and production (banner ads, emails, websites, interactive/clickable PDF)
  • Image manipulation/color-correcting
  • Create complex die lines from scratch
  • Eagle eye for mechs and print proofs
  • Chart and graph creation
  • Trade show booth development
  • Large-format printing and installation
  • Print shop and pre-press background
  • Pristine knife skills to craft comps, boards, books, invites, etc.
  • Well-versed in pharmaceutical industry
  • Stock art buying (image/font/music/video)
  • Vendor and freelance management
  • Traffic coordination
  • Leadership and motivational skills

Employment:

InizioEvoke (formerly Cambridge BioMarketing and Mind+Matter),
Studio Manager (2018-2024)

As Studio Manager, I maintained an efficient and effective print and digital studio that caters
to the demands of both client and the agency.

  • Delivered perfect print and digital files
  • Executed design and layout
  • In-house printing for pitches/meetings
  • Managed assets and create server organization
  • Established and built upon agency processes
  • Taught designers to build clean, efficient files
  • Contributed to agency growth and culture

Cambridge BioMarketing,
Senior Production Designer (2015-2018)

  • Produced print-ready mechanicals that adhered to established brand guidelines, industry standards, and agency best practices, including print ads, DM, packaging, trade show materials, and event collateral; assemble mock-ups and prototypes
  • Worked closely with production, art directors and designers, editorial, and project managers to ensure final files for release are accurate and error-free
  • Collaborated with in-house and external production teams on final output; released final print mechanicals and digital files to agency vendors
  • Managed account production timelines; attend weekly status meetings, kick-offs, provide job updates, communicate questions or concerns
  • Archived layout/mech files and hi-res photography; set up filing system for final artwork
  • Created and modified die lines for folders, tabbed pieces, telescoping and pocket brochures
  • Assisted Creative Department with overflow of design and photo retouching
  • Cropped, resized, reformatted, color-corrected, and manipulated images for the Art team
  • Performed ad hoc requests to support internal and external client needs

Mullen,
Studio Artist (2010-2013)

  • Built and optimized mechanical layouts for print
  • Provided digital retouching and image manipulation
  • Responsible for final review and releasing files to print and/or digital vendors
  • Worked with art directors in designing new print advertising material from traditional print, DM, OOH, and radio/TV, as well as a variety of social and online media
  • Completed Foxwoods Resort Casino re-branding: website redesign, radio/TV ads, interactive, casino signage for gaming, hotels, dining, entertainment, and retail
  • Worked on new-business pitches and presentations
  • Clients included Foxwoods, U.S. Cellular, JetBlue, Zappos, and Grey Goose

Red Spot Printing,
Pre-Press Assistant (2008)

  • Designed menus, invitations, logos, stationery packages, and brochures
  • Operated plate maker as well as other pre-press and production work
  • Fulfilled orders including collating, saddle stitching, and assembling kits
  • Provided accurate cost estimates for customers

StayWell Custom Communications,
Graphic Designer (2008-2009)

  • Designed custom four-color newsletters and other print marketing materials for health care clients
  • Collaborated with editors, account managers, and production team on client accounts
  • Ensured print integrity of 22 newsletters and marketing materials within a strict schedule
  • Produced press-ready electronic page files using Adobe InDesign and Acrobat
  • Color-corrected and manipulated images using Photoshop
  • Participated in design critiques and incorporated feedback from other designers
  • Worked with a cross-office team to update and maintain entire photo library

NEW BALANCE, Production & Graphic Design (Freelanced)

BOATHOUSE GROUP, Production & Graphic Design (Freelanced)

MCK, Graphic Design (Freelanced)

Education:

  • Associate Degree in Graphic Design,
    Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA
  • Intensive course in front end development, hand-coding with XHTML and CSS,
    Upstatement, Boston, MA