Resume
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/SIGN DEPARTMENT MANAGER
B & M Printing, Trophies & Signs, Cumberland, RI
8/2017 – 1/2021
- Manages entire design process from client consultation through production
- Designs and formats print collateral including business cards, brochures, postcards and signage
- Expertly prepares files for all methods of printing including four-color process printing and Pantone color press production
- Troubleshoots client supplied files for printing compatibility and desired results
- Streamlined print and sign department processes to increase efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Manages company website, social media and advertising content
- Cuts and applies vinyl graphics and lettering for signage and vehicles
- Invoices all company clients and carries out other administrative duties
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ASSISTANT MANAGER
Memorial Products, Cranston, RI
4/2009 – 11/2016
- Designed custom memorial service products including prayer cards, bookmarks, acknowledgement cards, collages and service programs
- Edited portraits and other photographs for print
- Received orders, designed to client’s specifications and produced products
- Printed, stack cut and laminated memorial products
- Designed marketing materials for parent company including brochures, catalogs, sell sheets and price signs
- Updated and managed websites
- Interviewed and supervised interns
- Invoiced all company clients
- Worked under tight deadlines to fulfill customers’ orders
- Laser engraved caskets and urns
NEWS & PR DEPARTMENT INTERN
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
9/2008 – 12/2008
- Developed and created print pieces using the college’s brand and identity standards including posters, event programs and event cards
- Interacted with clients in order to ensure their project needswere met
- Assisted designers with current projects
- General administrative and office duties
ADVERTISING AGENCY INTERN
Gladworks, Pawtucket, RI
5/2008 – 8/2008
- Developed original artwork as well as contributed toexisting artwork
- Created mockups for advertising designs
- Collaborated on all forms of print including brochures, posters, signs, billboards, gift cards and programs
- Took art direction from agency designers
- Developed concepts for websites
EDUCATION
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
9/2004 – 12/2008
BA Studio Art (Graphic Design)
SOFTWARE
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- OpenOffice
- SAi Flexi
- Quickbooks
- Mac OS 10.4 and Up
- Working knowledge of WordPress
HARDWARE
- Wide Format Printers (Epson, Canon and HP)
- Large Format Printer/Cutter (Roland VersaCAMM VS-300)
- High Speed Copiers(Sharp, Konica and Kyocera)
- CO2 Laser Engraver(APLazer SN4024)