~ proven creative team player • design specialist • gifted visual communicator • expert in workflow prioritization ~

 

talented leader eager to contribute proven creative development and project management expertise within

hi-end design, pre-press, and print production environments toward optimizing an employer s success.

 

profile

 

graphic design expertise

      offer strong hi-end design, pre-press, and print production talents across a broad scope of artistic industries.

      skillful at performing within business consultation, strategic analysis, quality control, and it support capacities.

      held roles as graphic designer, creative director, color technician, and conceptual graphics illustrator, among others.

 

workflow prioritization expertise

      adept at multitasking within high-pressure, deadline-driven creative environments.

      strategically plan, prioritize, and coordinate design project workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.

      solid supportive problem-solving and decision-making talents.

 

communications / client relations expertise

      contribute excellent communications abilities toward networking with diverse clientele.

      effectively liaise with all creative personnel through to executive level.

      expert at analyzing client requests to produce effective visual solutions and ensure superior business retention.

 

~ key professional skills ~

 

graphic arts • fine printing • art director radio / tv advertising • label development • it networking

movie / video production • print buyer / consultation • color / software / hardware technician • research / development

 

~ key technical proficiencies ~

 

mac / pc applications • rampage creative • creoscitex • print on-demand solutions • spinergy systems • ctp

40 printing press • die templates • platemaking • stripping • cut-outs • color proofs • mock-ups • color breaks

 

professional synopsis

 

 

      apply dynamic leadership talents toward directing hi-end file and die template manipulation, creation, and interpretation, along with analyzing all 40 press jobs to ensure optimal printable structures and accurate colors / quantities on job tickets.

      perform engineering packaging, cut-outs, color proofs, folded-up mock-ups, and color breaks, as well as facilitating all software installations, multimedia files archiving (cd / dvd), data management, and digital stripping functions.

 

      utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward performing diverse consulting services for print and design professionals to include handling all-inclusive public / artist relations to maximize account development and achieve high retention rates.

     demonstrated solid interpersonal relations skills instrumental in meeting with clientele to ascertain creative needs, improve communication measures, and encourage useful customer feedback.

 

 

      strategically steered the start-up of a results-driven digital design and pre-press studio, along with providing all data management (i.e. file manipulation, structure), photography, and music label design efforts.

      optimized organizational efficiency by handling comprehensive daily operations and financial management activities.

 

 

 

~ proven creative team player • design specialist • gifted visual communicator • expert in workflow prioritization ~

 

professional synopsis

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      maximized creative success by performing executive-level creative direction, graphic design, and artistic promotions for numerous high-profile music professionals to include designing album / cd / vinyl covers for worldwide distribution.

      expertly liaised among top-notch international music companies to optimize bottom-line profits.

 

 

      managed up to 19 top-performing creative personnel in facilitating all digital / print operations from development to 4-color separations, along with directing print production for electronic and hard copy environments.

      prepared and administered scheduling, creative designs, layouts, artistic functions, pre-press, and final production.

      created best practice methodologies and continuous business solutions in strategic alignment with corporate objectives.

      effectively planned, monitored, designed, and implemented project plans on-time and within set budgets.

      empowered associates to make decisions to reflect positively on business productivity, corporate well-being, and client satisfaction to include handling all hr activities and budget / accounting efforts.

 

 

      spearheaded the conceptualization, design, and production of dynamic digital advertisements (i.e. large displays, cartons), along with networking among key clientele to determine specific creative needs and perform extensive die works.

 

 

      contributed sharp analytical abilities instrumental in leading research / development of new era digital workflow and ctp technology to include directing all pricing structure, diagrams, equipment purchases, and major technical upgrades.

      drove business growth by actively recruiting, training, and managing a skilled 6-member creative team.

 

 

      directed solutions-focused support of multiple full-service production teams supplying technical printing, media, and packaging solutions for clientele to include performing all conception, design, and execution of innovative visual materials.

      resourcefully researched internal / external sources for competitive trends, customer needs, and user preferences.

      analyzed individualized client requests to produce effective visual solutions, provide detailed product presentations, and prepare cost-effective bid proposals / drawings.

      negotiated key client contracts to optimize operations revenue, along with directing buyer oversight, merchandising, pricing, and packaging to attain seamless project success and continued high-quality standards.

 

~ additional professional roles held prior to 1997 ~

 

supplemental employment history

 

vice-president, rlz music                                                                                                                                                  2006 c present

vice-president, t-rocc records, llc                                                                                                                                   2000 c 2005

vice-president / ceo, star dreams records                                                                                                                     1998 c 2000

promotions coordinator / media relations, house of spin                                                                                           1998 c 2000