SKILLS
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud ‘25 releases of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, and Acrobat Professional
Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF workflows for Prepress/Preflight operations
Variable-data printing using XMPie uCreate, and Accurio Pro InDesign plugins
Bulk direct mail processing using mail.dat files, and USPS’s PostalOne! desktop client
LAB color management in multiple color environments using Print Factory
Epson wide-format S80600 Eco Solvent printer operation and maintenance
Intermediate experience with Kongsberg flatbed routers/cutters, with the Epson V7000 10-color UV flatbed printer, and with a few different Ricoh and Konica digital small format printers
File preparation for various garment decoration processes like dye-sublimation, direct-to-garment printing, and heat transfer vinyl
Roland Soljet XC-540 and VersaCamm operation
Spot and simulated process color separation
Familiarity with order/art/CRM systems like Print Smith Vision, Print Speak, and Cumulus
Troubleshooting print issues on screenprinting presses, and in Onyx RIP software
Website development with Wordpress and Weebly
Intermediate experience with Canva
Fine art illustration
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Graphic Designer/Prepress, 3/2021-Present
Alphagraphics Duluth | Johns Creek, Duluth, GA
Graphic Designer/Prepress, 3/2021-8/2021
Print Revolution, Duluth, GA
Produce digital small format art and cut files for both static and variable-data jobs like business cards, postcards, trifolds, brochures, and catalogs
Output wide-format print and cut files for items like large signage, banners, wall graphics, large dye-sublimated fabric panels, and advertisements
Set up full-sheet print and cut files for various types of 4'×8' (48"×96") substrates like PVC, dibond, acrylic, foamcore, coroplast, styrene, and magnetic material
Send cut files for RTA and digital RTA vinyl
Process mail.dat files for bulk mail orders using Lorton Data’s online service, and upload them to USPS’s Business Customer Gateway using the PostalOne! desktop client
Correspond daily through Print Speak with clients for art specifications and proof approvals
Assist in the research and development of new types of specialty items like large installations, tradeshow booth elements, and vehicle wraps
Create various internal graphics for selling tools, shipping labels, and promotional labels
Measure and create die lines for various large gaming machines at key client facilities
Graphic Designer, 10/2020-3/2021
Hydraulicircuit Technology, McDonough, GA
Made layouts for advertisements, email blasts, social media posts, labeling, and various selling tools
Designed the new HCT mark, updated brand standards, and photographed large machinery and equipment for image assets, advertisements, and social media graphics
Graphic Designer, 12/2016-5/2020
PC Screenprinting & Sign Co., LaGrange, GA
Executed artwork for screenprinted t-shirts, HTV, large and small signage, large RTA vinyl orders, and vehicle wraps
Corresponded daily with customers to obtain art specifications and proof approvals
Graphic Designer, 7/2015-9/2016
The Southern Torch, Rainsville, AL
Completed weekly layouts for a local 12-page broadside newspaper, and posted articles to southerntorch.com weekly
Scheduled articles to social media
Freelance, 3/2014-9/2016
Created direct mail, logos, flyers, posters, collateral, signage, simple websites, book covers and illustrations, and other materials for various local clients
Graphic Designer, 2/2012-2/2015
The Supply Room, Inc., Oxford, AL
Designed catalog layouts and web graphics for supplyroom.com, as well as flags, banners, posters, t-shirts, and other small merchandise
Printed large orders on a Roland Soljet XC-540 wide format printer
Troubleshot issues pertaining to screenprinting and dye-sublimation
Graphic Artist, 3/2009-2/2012
Russell Brands, LLC, Alexander City, AL
Obtained art approvals and created press-ready art for various garment decoration processes
Developed new garments in coordination with Russell’s sampling department
Minimized down time by modifying specs and strikeoffs on press beside press operators