Learning Curve International, Inc. • 2/2000 - 11/2004
GRAPHIC DESIGNER • 3/2003 - 10/2004
Managed packaging design and timelines of three brands from conception to preproduction, achieving on-time delivery for retailer bi-annual sets.
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Directed photography for infant lifestyle and products for packaging and catalog.
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SUPERVISOR OF PRODUCTION ARTISTS • 9/2002 - 2/2003
Implemented procedures and streamlined workflow processes, effectively increasing the quality and productivity of the Production Department by 50%.
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Delegated projects and assessed workload for two full-time Production Artists and freelancers. Achieved a higher level of individual and departmental contributions.
Evaluated keylines ensuring high-quality artwork with adherence to brand standards.
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SENIOR PRODUCTION ARTIST • 1/2002 - 8/2002
Standardized and developed packaging style guides for five brands resulting
in brand consistency, artwork accuracy and time conservation.
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PRODUCTION ARTIST • 3/2000 - 12/2001
Assembled and released keylines for packaging, ads and collateral.
Wunderman Cato Johnson • 5/1998 - 3/2000
PRODUCTION ARTIST • 5/1999 - 3/2000
Keylined, performed FlightCheck and problem-solved electronic files for release to production on POP, direct mail and signage.
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PROJECT MANAGER • 5/1998 - 4/1999
Facilitated communication between Account Executives, Creative, Studio and Production departments, including all levels of management.
Prepared estimates, tracked budgets, initiated billing and managed deadlines for the fast-paced internal workflow promotional marketing deliverables.