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With 16 years of experience as a designer in both agency and client-side settings, I bring creativity and rational thinking to every project. Over the years, I’ve developed strong leadership skills through effectively managing my Studio team, guaranteeing smooth project workflows and timely deliveries.

My approach to challenges is rooted in proactive thinking and innovative problem-solving. I embrace new challenges and excel at finding unique solutions to complex problems. While my expertise encompasses a strong design sense, extensive print knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail, my greatest strength lies in solving creative challenges in a way that meets production requirements while preserving the integrity of the original creative vision.

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

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