Major: Graphic Design/Web Design
Major: Mass Communication
- Facilitated the transition from the 3M Scotchprint Digital Printing to VUTEk digital printing
- Responsible for the training of team members working with all large format digital printing equipment
- Set up and complete weekly production schedules for the digital print room
- Prepare nightly schedules for 2nd shift production
- Order inks and substrates for the print room
- Troubleshoot printers, coater and trimmer problems
- Contact and assist VUTEk technicians to facilitate the repairs of the VUTEk printers
- Work with the Creative Services Team on trade show projects with short deadlines
- Complete rush orders as requested by the shipping department
- Helped Sheet Metal Department during overtime hours to increase production
- 22 years print room experience at True Manufacturing
- 14 years digital printing experience at True Manufacturing
- Proficient on all print room equipment
- Proficient in Adobe CC and Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledgeable with JDE and RFSmart inventory control programs
- Forklift certification
- True Manufacturing Certificate of Appreciation, 04/10/2015
- Peer Achievement Award for Ingenuity, Dedication and Cooperation, 2/27/2014
- Peer Achievement Award for Outstanding Teamwork, 12/3/2014
- Peer Achievement Award for Dedication, Cooperation, Initiative and Ingenuity, 2/26/2015
- Peer Achievement Award for Dedication, Cooperation, Initiative and Ingenuity, 2/14/2018
- Numerous Perfect Attendance Achievement Awards
- Responsible for setting up and completing weekly production schedules for the digital print room
- Operate and trouble shoot printers, coater and trimmers
- Create and set up digital files in Adobe CC for printers and Colex trimmer
- Color correct and layout files for printing in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Design and completion of factory display board and banners
- Responsible for the layout of the Auto Trader magazine
- Developed and printed photographs for production
- Assisted in designing in-house advertisements
- Coordinated photographers and assignments for the student newspaper
- Produced a darkroom handbook as a guideline for future students
- Designed layout of photographs for all newpaper sections
- Assisted in copy editing
