Career Summary
Graphic design specialist with years of experience in customer service, training, team leadership and promotional advertising. Effective, organized communicator with the ability to produce marketing pieces that convey value and a commitment to quality for clients and end users across a wide
variety of media.
Education
DuBois Business College, DuBois, PA - Associates in Specialized Business Degree June 2007
Entertainment Production Business- Graphic Design Major
Indiana Senior High School, Indiana, PA - Diploma June 2005
General Program
Indiana County Technology Center, Indiana, PA - Diploma May 2005
Digital Media Technology
Work Experience
Masking/Graphics Department Lead & Laser Operator October 2015 - Present
H&W Global Industries, Blairsville, PA
Oversee the workflow for parts in the Masking & Graphics department. Knowledge of reading various blueprints. Operation of an AP Lazer machine and Graphtec vinyl plotter to produce masking for production on various parts. Engrave serial numbers, logos, etc. on parts using laser machine. Produce and use silk screens, stamps and stencils for graphic finishing on parts.
Freelance Graphic Designer August 2008 - Present
Graphic design and print production/brokerage for multiple companies in the tri-state area. Responsibilities include client meetings and
development conference calls; prepress design and production; and quoting/billing. Specialized knowledge in sign production, screen printing
and vehicle graphic layout.
Graphics & Electronic Media- Instructional Assistant August 2008 - October 2015
Indiana County Technology Center, Indiana, PA
Secondary education instructional specialist with years of training in Edline and Prosoft data management software. Responsibilities include classroom management; specialized instruction to meet student needs; curriculum development input; marketing and promotions development; and software/hardware support and purchasing.
Technical Skills
■ Adobe Illustrator CS6 ■ Adobe Photoshop CS6 ■ Adobe InDesign CS6
■ Adobe Premiere Pro ■ Adobe Acrobat Pro ■ Digital Photography
■ Microsoft Office Suite ■ Video Production ■ LaserCut 5.3
■ Corel Draw ■ Prepress/Imposition ■ Digital Printing Press
■ Large format printers and sign plotters ■ Binding, folding and cutting equipment
Graphic design specialist with years of experience in customer service, training, team leadership and promotional advertising. Effective, organized communicator with the ability to produce marketing pieces that convey value and a commitment to quality for clients and end users across a wide
variety of media.
Education
DuBois Business College, DuBois, PA - Associates in Specialized Business Degree June 2007
Entertainment Production Business- Graphic Design Major
Indiana Senior High School, Indiana, PA - Diploma June 2005
General Program
Indiana County Technology Center, Indiana, PA - Diploma May 2005
Digital Media Technology
Work Experience
Masking/Graphics Department Lead & Laser Operator October 2015 - Present
H&W Global Industries, Blairsville, PA
Oversee the workflow for parts in the Masking & Graphics department. Knowledge of reading various blueprints. Operation of an AP Lazer machine and Graphtec vinyl plotter to produce masking for production on various parts. Engrave serial numbers, logos, etc. on parts using laser machine. Produce and use silk screens, stamps and stencils for graphic finishing on parts.
Freelance Graphic Designer August 2008 - Present
Graphic design and print production/brokerage for multiple companies in the tri-state area. Responsibilities include client meetings and
development conference calls; prepress design and production; and quoting/billing. Specialized knowledge in sign production, screen printing
and vehicle graphic layout.
Graphics & Electronic Media- Instructional Assistant August 2008 - October 2015
Indiana County Technology Center, Indiana, PA
Secondary education instructional specialist with years of training in Edline and Prosoft data management software. Responsibilities include classroom management; specialized instruction to meet student needs; curriculum development input; marketing and promotions development; and software/hardware support and purchasing.
Technical Skills
■ Adobe Illustrator CS6 ■ Adobe Photoshop CS6 ■ Adobe InDesign CS6
■ Adobe Premiere Pro ■ Adobe Acrobat Pro ■ Digital Photography
■ Microsoft Office Suite ■ Video Production ■ LaserCut 5.3
■ Corel Draw ■ Prepress/Imposition ■ Digital Printing Press
■ Large format printers and sign plotters ■ Binding, folding and cutting equipment