PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Trained department associates on large format print projects and lamination machines
• Skills in color theory, typography, layout, image optimization, video editing and web graphics
• Ability to multi - task, problem-solve and maintain a positive attitude under tight deadlines
• First-hand experience with prepress setup, file management, digital printing and large format printing
• Advanced knowledge of photo editing and image optimization for print, web and video delivery
• Proficient with Mac and Windows OS; Adobe (CC) Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and MS Office
• Ability to confidently present, discuss creative concepts and communicate effectively
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Able to plan, organize, execute and manage projects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Training Development Specialist / Graphic Designer

Confidential, Cary, NC

Responsibilities:

• Creating, designing and preparing powerful presentation slides within the training and development arena
• Retouching images to be uploaded into the metadata system for internal and external uses
• Serving as a sole graphic designer editing tutorial videos
• Proofread and edit sales training content to be clear, concise, relevant and impactful
• Advising colleagues on how to improve corporate presentations through custom graphics materials

Utilizing: Microsoft Office | Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign & Illustrator)

Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Print Consultant

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

Responsibilities:

• Estimating, managing and designing various projects from logos, online web graphics to outdoor marketing
• Conducting design consultations for print, along with proofreading and photography services
• Providing unique branding projects, marketing promos, flyers, display boards and custom slideshows

Utilizing: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop | WordPress | iMovie | Microsoft PowerPoint

Marketing Communication Coordinator

Confidential, Wendell, NC

Responsibilities:

• Executed highly-template typesetting InDesign projects, revised and created data sheets for data books
• Produced and prepared electronic files, to company standards, in a timely and cost-efficient manner
• Collected advertising media kits, tradeshow specifications and tracked insertion orders
• Supported the global marketing communications department, under the supervision of the director
• Prepared final electronic files for photo editing, print reproduction, web images and other media files

Utilized: Microsoft Word, Excel | Adobe Creative Cloud 2017 (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator)

Sales Consultant / CSR Associate

Confidential, Knightdale, NC

Responsibilities:

• Provided outstanding customer service support to customers in person, over the phone and online
• Wrote quotes and orders for wide format, digital print, multi-sheet, flat sheet and specialty products
• Managed multiple administrative tasks during the week to keep the sales team goals achievable

Utilized: Printer's Plan Estimating & Management Software | RocketPrint Software | Microsoft Word & Excel

Medical Device Label Designer

Confidential, Morrisville, NC

Responsibilities:

• Created product labels using professional labeling software along with other graphic design programs
• Demonstrated professional responsibilities by cooperating with other personnel to achieve similar goals
• Assured labeling graphics is meeting corporate standards/policies and internal labeling standards
• Provided support to the Document Control department with secured document files and online processing

Utilized: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop | Agile | Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Senior Graphic Designer

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

Responsibilities:

• Created 95% of all promotional designs for wine events, e-blast and marketing promotions
• Ensured a consistent corporate look and feel for all presentations and formatted materials
• Worked with the distribution department to manage customer accounts for promotional events

Utilized: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop | SalesForce CRM | Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Print Production Associate

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

Responsibilities:

• Served as a digital print colleague that maintained over 1100+ motor vehicle documents on weekly basis
• Designed specific document forms for the Confidential
• Contributed outstanding application support to the engineers and staff members
• Created custom Department of Motor Vehicle training manual covers for several departments

Pre-Press Digital Printing Specialist

Confidential, Cary, NC

Responsibilities:

• Maintained regular contact with customers to understand needs and identify business opportunities
• Trained department associates on large format print projects and lamination machines
• Managed large wide format prints, laminations, and high volume document orders
• Provided support to store managers with planograms, seasonal signage, and various retail assignments

E-Learning Desktop Publisher / Designer

Confidential, Morrisville, NC

Responsibilities:

• Incorporated e-learning graphics for training tutorials within the United States
• Designed custom PowerPoint slides for Confidential
• Gathered and filed specific audio files for online courses for clients