I am a designer and illustrator with over fourteen years of experience providing brand identities, packaging and websites. I possess the skills to both create and inspire design that communicates a clear message. My strong work ethic coupled with the ability to manage multiple projects assures quality work that is completed on time. I am a team player with
excellent communication skills and the ability to see the
big picture.

Professional Experience

CJZ•DESIGN, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Owner/Designer • 2003-Present
• Freelance graphic design shop delivering corporate identity, marketing collateral, and interactive websites.
• Retouch images and produce illustrations for a wide range of design projects.

TALBOTS, Hingham, Massachusetts
Graphic Production & Imaging Supervisor • 1998-Present
• Manage and execute all aspects of electronic imaging for large, international fashion retailer, including file maintenance and archiving.
• Supervise and execute the electronic prepress of catalog and collateral projects, film scanning, digital conversion, file transfers and PDF presentations.
• Retouch color images for catalog presentations and print collateral.
• Generate high-resolution halftone images for newspaper advertising.
• Develop various graphics for retail website and captivating Flash banner ads for web advertising.
• Coordinate and delegate fluctuating workflow of graphic production artists to meet goals of creative team.
• Evaluate direct reports via yearly performance reviews.
• Participate in interview process when hiring new graphic production artists.
• Create and maintain job processes and instruction manuals, including those for software systems and technical equipment.
• Recommend and maintain all scanning and digital imaging equipment.
• Trouble-shoot MAC computer issues for graphic production department.
• Develop resources for graphic production supplies.

WEARGUARD, Norwell, Massachusetts
Mac Production Artist • 1995-1997
• Designed and developed catalog and brochure layout for work apparel retailer.
• Retouched and enhanced digital photography to include client branding.
• Prepared artwork for custom embroidered and screenprinted merchandise.

THE ROMAN COMPANY, Randolph, Massachusetts
Graphic Designer•1994-1995
• Created custom designs for fashion headwear.
• Illustrated and prepared client artwork for custom embroidered headwear.
• Designed and generated sales brochures on a limited budget.

MAC Software

Adobe Acrobat • Adobe Dreamweaver • Adobe Flash • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Microsoft Office • QuarkXpress • HTML

Education

BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
BFA in Fine Art with a Concentration in Graphic Design • 1992