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)