Production Coordinator

••••• oriented graphic designer seeking a position where I can creatively orchestrate a dynamic portfolio of art while exhibiting strengths: *positive attitude *work ethic *time management/efficient *idea oriented *team player *creatively ambitious

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Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Graphic Communications

March ••••• - March ••••••••••
Lakeshore Family Chiropractic••••• Spring Lake, MI
Chiropractic Assistant/Marketing Manager
Receptionist, scheduling patients, over-the-counter collections, general office handling, insurance verification, and customer relations
Public Relations and media communications
All graphic design including but not limited to corporate identity, promotional fliers, forms, and banners

January ••••• - October ••••••••••
D Magazine Partners, People Newspapers Dallas, TX
Graphic Designer
Creatively and efficiently composed two papers, as well as special sections and tabs, each week.
Increased communication interdepartmentally, working closely with editorial and photography, while strengthening our production team.
Acknowledged for bringing a higher level of creativity to the papers.
Nominated and received multiple awards for design.

November ••••• - January •••••
Razor Competitive Edge ••••• Addison, TX
Production Artist
Clients list including Rent-A-Center, Rentway, and Dominos
Worked to meet strict deadlines
Built mechanicals
Utilized working knowledge of printing process including 4 color process, spot color and black plate
Mechanical preparation, file formatting, finishing and bindery techniques
Pre-flight and quality control of files through the revision process and pre-press production

Proficient in both Macintosh and PC environments, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, InCopy, Microsoft Office Suite, Scanvec Amiable FlexiSign Pro, Quark, and eager to learn more