VT Graphics, Yeadon, PA October 2012 - Present
Graphic Designer
· Arrange customer art for flexograph printing by adding bleeds/traps, and enlarging art/fonts for printability using Adobe Illustrator for customers such as Crayola and Mars.
· Color correct images to maintain brand consistency on in-store displays using Adobe Photoshop for customers including The Hershey Company.
· Recreate customer art from photos/scans or current product.
· Increase product accuracy by directing the plate mounting department on requirements for unique orders.
· Integrated and trained employees on a new plate patching program, resulting in increased print accuracy and customer satisfaction.
American Marketing, Clifton Heights, PA June 2010 – October 2012
Designer/Contract Sales Representative
· Prepared art from customers for screen printing, embroidery, and promotional products.
· Recommended alternative ideas and art for customers.
· Supervised orders for all contract customers, from order placement through production.
Wrapz.net, Newark, DE June 2009 – November 2009
Designer
· Created designs for vinyl vehicle wraps used for advertising and brand recognition
on cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
· Organized sales meetings with businesses.
Freelance Work June 2009 – Present
Designer
· Create tee shirt designs for teepublic.com, resulting in an increase in sales as a top 25% seller.
· Design business cards, flyers, logos, websites, and invitations for multiple clients using the Adobe Creative Suite.
Philadelphia Flyers Fan Development, Philadelphia, PA January 2008 - May 2008
Fan Development Intern
· Increased Flyers brand awareness through organizing and presenting at community-related events.
Anthem Institute, Cherry Hill, NJ
Graphic Design and Animation (June 2009) – GPA 4.0
Neumann College, Aston, PA
Bachelors of Arts in Communication/Media Arts (May 2008) – GPA 3.0
Minor in Art
Vice President’s Honor List (Spring 2007)