Production Artist, Contractor
Revise and prepare client packaging files for review and vendor, emphasis on image placement, copy formatting and fitting and versioning. MGK Minneapolis, Hormel, private label.

Using current lesson books, build digital and print versions of 2017 individual practice sheets for reading,
spelling and retention. All work done by remote through Dropbox, email and telephone.

Step directly into production position to build files within Artios CAD specification for cartons and displays. Additionally made hand assembled full size mock-ups from large-format plotter prints applied to specified corrugated substrate.

School Specialties Inc. array of branded catalogs with emphasis on detail and consistency.
Responsibilities cover:
* Building, editing and revising MediaCompass templates for access by IT to generate copy blocks.
* Meticulous attention to detail as templates follow a defined hierarchy to format headings, tables and copy styles for eventual page placement.

Called in on short notice to revise and prepare files for client web placement, print and display campaigns. CHI Franciscan Health, Loon Juice and Doran Inc.

Utilize extensive experience to step directly into production position to build and revise files to production specs for specialty market printer/binder. Responsibilities covered:
• Meticulous attention to detail for trim, score and substrate when formatting text and images for new and revised production files.
• Extensive rebuild of files to current spec from pdf when production files unavailable.

Step directly into production position revising SeaSpine collateral to current templates. Emphasis on attention to detail
and consistency to maintain latest brand standard. Responsibilities covered:
* Extensive use of style sheets, tables, copy/image formatting and placement from previous production files along with revisions to style guides as required via project managers.
* Build files to current brand from pdf when previous production files were unavailable.
* Complete high-priority revisions and formatting of branded ads and trade show notices for web placement.

Utilize extensive experience to step directly into production position placing and building files within Artios CAD specification for cartons and displays. Additionally hand assemble full size mock-ups from large-format plotter vinyl prints applied to specified corrugated substrate scored-trimmed via laser guided cutting table.
Responsibilities covered:
• Retrieve Artios ARD, format provided and built files within specification for trim, score and substrate, pdf for review, upload approved to vendor FTP.
• Build custom patterns for seasonal gift box catalog, revise or build files for internal volunteer community service, job track via InCite custom-built browser based application.

Revise and correct brochures, fact sheets and internal reference information to latest templates.
Responsibilities covered:
• Make full size color mock-ups as needed for client presentation.
• Format approved files to pdf for Lotus Notes job tracking application as well as for print vendors.

Revise/rebuild internal product sheets, brochures, catalogs and white papers to current templates.
Responsibilities covered:
• Extensive use and adaptation of Indesign templates, tables, style sheets, copy formatting and placement.
• Format approved files for posting to TE Connectivity sites and for RR Donnelly JIT print access.
• Managing routine completion of high-priority short-term requests and revisions.

Deliver franchisee requests for individual retail ads, direct mail, and display signage along with revising/correcting packaging flats.
Responsibilities covered:
• Providing one-to-one training to transition internal position to on-site vendor production artist.
• Building and delivering files following style guides, approved templates and repurposing existing files.
• Managing routine completion of high-priority short-term requests and revisions.

Produce and design for loyalty marketing programs under direction from project managers and client services. Responsibilities include design standards, production art, language versioning, maintaining deadlines. Emphasis on file building and formatting in Photoshop and Illustrator for web and mobile: Pampers sweeps and newsletters, Delta Rewards, Shell newsletters, Hallmark promotional pods, Merck event agendas, Nielson catalogs, Century Link events, Visa custom reward cards.
Key achievements:
• Reduce file versioning time by 30% for web-placed promotions using Photoshop and Illustrator scripting feature.
• Reduce file production time 50% and preserve consistency by applying extensive production knowledge.
• Minimize backlog and maintain deadlines with routine completion of high-priority short-term jobs.
• Provide specific how-to Creative Suite applications advice for on site designers and clients.

Successfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept to completion. Worked collaboratively with business teams, Brand and Creative Managers to design for sales and marketing pieces. Consistently met deadlines, design standards and objectives with minimal supervision. Responsibilities covered print advertising, promotions, logos, structural packaging and branding for the 11 Banners within SUPERVALU.
Key achievements:
• Focused design on over-all marketing plan reducing previous inconsistencies and resulting in improved promotion visibility and clarity across entire enterprise; Wild Harvest Organic & Natural, Shop-Earn-Fuel, Essential Everyday, Easter Rewards.
• Developed promotional materials for initial Preferred Rewards program; customer response 50% over projections leading to program expansion in 2 additional market segments.
• Design and format of multi-use cross-platform files and images allowed internal users and external vendors to independently place as needed for circular, web, ecommerce, newsletter, presentation.
• Minimized department job backlog and maintained deadlines with routine completion of high-priority short-term jobs: internal associate rewards, fuel centers, seasonal meal promotions.
• Applied experience to reduce file production time 50% while preserving file consistency.