Resume

CAREER SUMMARY
Graphic Designer with more than 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Specializes in complete project management of in-depth layouts. A technically skilled team player who is versatile and customer-service oriented. Talents include:

Graphic Design and Layout
Adobe InDesign - Expert
Adobe Photoshop - Expert
Adobe Illustrator - Proficient
Adobe Dreamweaver - Experienced

Advertising Production Management
Online Print Resource Management
Print & Promotional Products Buying
Photography

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advanced Systems Group Menomonee Falls, WI 2017-Present
Assisted with multiple marketing-related projects, such as advertising, product package artwork and catalogs, for the various brands owned by Power Products. Retouched photos by adding complex clipping paths, color corrected images and modifying original images to be used in several different media outlets. Created and modified line art to be using in several different media outlets.

Julie's House of Design (Freelance Graphic Designer) Slinger, WI 2017-Present
Specialized in complete project management of in-depth layouts for various types of projects, such as computer generated brochures, calendars, flyers, invitations & more, along with a variety of handmade greeting cards, gifts and party favors which can be customized for your special occasion or corporate event. Just let me know how I can help you.

Clients have included:

Redeemer Lutheran Church - Cedarburg. Created and maintained church website.
Northshore Academy of Arts - Grafton. Created various promotional flyers and digital banners
The Arts Mill - Grafton. Created various promotional flyers and digital banners variation promotional flyers and digital banners
Hanson Dodge - Milwaukee. Created various documents and charts.
Best Version Media - DePere/Brookfield. Responsible for collaborating with publishers and editorial team with magazine layouts. Formatted copy and implemented graphics and advertisements. Created graphics to enhance visual presentation of articles and announcements. Designed numerous client advertisements to be included in publications. Reviewed print ready files to include all prepress requirements before sending to print. Approved final proofs.
Jenni Vega of Real Producers - Arizona. Created various promotional flyers and artwork
Brady Corporation - Milwaukee. Retouched photos by adding complex clipping paths, color corrected images and modified original images to be used in several different media outlets. Contributed to the audit of assets and meta-data entries in the company’s digital asset management system.

C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions Milwaukee, WI 2016-2017
Temporary assignments as a graphic designer serving various local agencies. Challenged to learn different work flow processes.

Assignments have included:

Core Creative, Milwaukee, WI - Assisted with multiple marketing-related projects for Milwaukee Electric Tool (October 2016 - December 2016)
John M. Ellsworth Co., Inc., Milwaukee, WI - Retouched photos by adding complex clipping paths and color corrected images and modifying original images to be used in several different media outlets. (November 2016)
Monarch Creative, Milwaukee, WI - Assisted with multiple marketing-related projects for various clients (January 2017 - February 2017)

Alto-Shaam, Inc. Menomonee Falls, WI 2004-2016
$100 million manufacturer of commercial ovens and other foodservice equipment with global distribution.

Media Traffic Manager 2013-2016

Advertising: Maintained more than $1 million in annual advertising placement in more than 65 print and digital outlets. Submitted all ads within the requirements of each media outlet, managing all deadlines. Submitted plan purchase orders, processed and tracked billing.

Placed more than 100 print and digital ads annually while meeting all deadlines.

Graphic Design: Created ads, brochures, flyers, emails, newsletters, catalogs, and other collateral material under direction and collaboration of the entire Marketing department. Created and maintained more than 100 spec sheets, many in several languages and page formats.

Saved more than $15,000 in print costs annually by negotiating consolidated printing, storage, and fulfillment services at one print provider.

Photography: Retouched photos from professional and in-house photographers. Added complex clipping paths and color corrected images with significant stainless steel and glass exposures. Shot photos and directed photo shoots.

Saved more than $50,000 annually on photo costs by retouching photos in house. Reduced photography volume by modifying existing images to be used as several different equipment versions.

Special Projects: Managed several special projects, including promotion for the annual charity golf outing. Created event micro web site, invitations, golf hole signs, banners, and raffle signs.

Instituted a Google Drive-based tracking system to track details of cross-functional projects at no cost.
Utilized a cloud-based file archiving system. Transferred all archived files and maintained infrastructure, with no lost information.
Continued education in Photoshop, InDesign, and other Adobe products to keep up with the latest versions and functions. Other classes included project management, time management, and MS Excel.

Graphic Designer 2004-2013

Managed all graphic responsibilities stated above. Promoted to Media Traffic Manager in 2013, adding media trafficking functions.

Carson Pirie Scott & Company Milwaukee, WI 2003-2004

Pre-press Traffic Coordinator – Managed, organized, and updated image-related resources used in media.

Aldrich Chemicals Milwaukee, WI 2001-2003

Production Artist – Designed and maintained web pages. Created advertising media. Made considerable contributions to the corporate catalog. Developed promotional pieces and technical materials.

Adserts, Inc. Brookfield, WI 2000-2001

Graphic Design Assistant – Created advertising media for local and national clients.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI 1999-2000

Graphic Artist – Created promotional media, including brochures, posters, and flyers.