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Fort Lauderdale, Florida PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LinkedIn PortfolioSR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER ART DIRECTOR PREPRESS MANAGERInnovative, results-driven professional with 30+ years of experience across print, web, and broadcast platforms. Proficient in product development, industrial design, and entertainment corporate branding style guides. Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, with expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop, video editing, and web content management. Talented at leading creative teams, driving impactful marketing initiatives, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a passion for travel and a demonstrated portfolio of inventive, resourceful solutions.CORE COMPETENCIESGraphic Design Art Direction Prepress and Production Management Digital and Web Design Creative Strategy Branding Project Management Photography Typography Client Relationship Management Cross-Functional Leadership Marketing and Sales Team Collaboration Problem-solving Attention to Detail Oral and Written CommunicationSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSOver 20 years of event and commercial photography experience, comprising of top clients such as Eden Roc Hotel, Movado, Care Resource, and White Party Association; additionally worked as a Magazine Event Photographer for Hotspots, Guy Magazine, Miamigo, David, and Scoop.Specialized in the end-to-end creation of catalogs and magazines, from conceptualization to final production, assuring project goals are met efficiently and independently.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, and InDesign CC, enabling the creation of visually appealing graphics and layouts across various media.Well-versed in handling Preps, Dynasty RIP, Quark Xpress 9, Agfa Taipan, Apogee X, Agfa Xcalibur, Avantra, and HP 5000 for streamlined print production.Experienced with RIP software and Canon Fiery, ensuring accurate color reproduction and adherence to quality standards.Capable of electronic file preparation for print and operating various peripheral equipment, involving Epson Large Format Printers and Scitex Iris.Strong background in video editing, with proficiency in Adobe Premiere, contributing to dynamic multimedia projects.Sharp in various operating systems: Mac OS/Windows, and adept at utilizing both platforms for graphic design and production.Competent in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for creating project proposals, presentations, and documentation.PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCEWM PRINTING, LLC. (WEBSITE MAN) Boynton, FLSr. Art Director, Prepress Operator Oct 2022 June 2024Spearheaded the development of a variety of advertising assets and marketing strategies that significantly boosted client engagement, leading to a $20k increase in sales revenue. Led the design and execution of a flagship clients web portal, optimizing functionality for 360+ locations, which enhanced user experience and satisfaction.Refined prepress systems through rigorous preflight checks, achieving a 10% in production errors and ensuring top-tier output quality.Initiated comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while automating workflows through Fiery Jobflow, resulting in countless hours saved in project turnaround.IMPACT IMAGERY GROUP, LLC. Fort Lauderdale, FLSr. Graphic Designer, Prepress Operator May 2021 Sept 2022Conceptualized and executed cutting-edge marketing materials that drove exponential customer interaction, triggering a 25% rise in client satisfaction. Oversaw the end-to-end management of client projects, maintaining timely delivery and exceptional quality, attaining a 37% improvement in retention rates.Emphasized large format production using I-Cut Software, maximizing output efficiency and meeting stringent deadlines.Engaged in strategic partnerships with high-profile clients such as Apple Printing, BCPA, and Flex Seal, strengthening brand presence and expanding market reach by 34 new projects.Candidate's Name Continued Page 2JM FIELD MARKETING, LLC. Fort Lauderdale, FLSr. Graphic Designer, Project Coordinator June 2019 May 2021Crafted engaging marketing collateral while orchestrating client projects from initial design through to final approval, sparking a 75% surge in project efficiency. Leveraged Sage accounting and shipping software to improve project workflows, decreasing turnaround time for deliverables by 30%Partnered with reputable clients such as NCL, Clear Captions, Magic Leap, SCI Direct, and Fembi, consistently exceeding expectations and generating $57K in total revenue.COMMERCIAL PRINTERS, LLC. Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FLGraphic Designer, Preflight & Prepress Specialist Oct 2018 Apr 2019Constructed aesthetically pleasing advertising assets for numerous clients, furthering brand recognition and visibility. Performed prepress operations across multiple printing presses with Kodak software, yielding a 25% decline in production errors.Coordinated the design/execution of layout and production communication materials, allowing clients to save a ton in overall project costs.MINUTEMAN PRESS POMPANO, LLC. Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FLOffice Manager, Freelance Graphic Designer Feb 2018 Sept 2018Formulated dynamic advertising content for a diverse array of clients, leading to a 49% increase in both digital/physical files, catapulting overall productivity by 30%.Guided the design and implementation of graphic materials, securing a reduction in client expenses.PAINTING WITH A TWIST, LLC. Deerfield Beach, FLArt Instructor Dec 2017 Mar 2019Instructed/mentored students in painting classes, nurturing their creativity and backing a 60% increase in student satisfaction ratings.Collaborated with clients to unlock their artistic potential, causing a substantial progression in class attendance and greater confidence among participants.EARLIER EXPERIENCEGraphic Designer, Prepress Supervisor Print Basics Deerfield, FLGraphic Designer, Prepress Operator Ritters Printing Fort Lauderdale, FLIT Assistant, Prepress Operator Megacolor Corp. Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FLPre-Press Night Manager, Designer Wilen Group Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FLArt Director Azhar Oriental Rugs Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FLDesktop Department Supervisor KAR Printing Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FLCERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGSPrinect Signastation Print Media Academy, N.A.Agfa Apogee X Agfa Center for EducationArtwork Systems & Pageflow 1.7 PCC Artwork SystemsAdvanced Desktop Publishing William T. McFatter Vocational-Technical CenterDesktop Publishing William T. McFatter Vocational-Technical CenterIntroduction to Web Page Design Nova Community SchoolSpecial Achievement Award Exclusive Home ProductsCommercial Art Recognition Piper High SchoolForklift Training J.M. Field MarketingEDUCATIONCommercial Art Major McFatter Vocational-Technical Center Davie, Florida 3.8 GPACompleted Coursework: Desktop Publishing/Four-Year TV Production CourseDouble Major in Music and Art Broward Community College Davie, FloridaElected Vice-President of International Club |
