WORK EXPERIENCE
Digitizer, Embroidery Coordinator
Logos@Work, Dayton, OH – 2014-2025
◼ Designed original art and converted customer art for application on industrial embroidery machines.
◼ Prepared, sent, and managed approvals of customer art proofs. Maintained extensive embroidery design file database.
◼ Managed team of embroidery production personnel.
◼ Facilitated embroidery team by providing maintenance, supply, and scheduling support.
◼ Performed physical production as required.
Assistant Manager
U.S. Graphics, Urbana, OH – 2009-2014
◼ Fashioned creative apparel designs for clients.
◼ Coordinated and performed all stages of production for a wide variety of screen-printed and embroidered apparel.
◼ Conducted retail and business-to-business sales of merchandise.
Graphic Designer
Classic Imports, Wooster, OH – 2009
◼ Designed products and packaging for retail consumer merchandise featuring many well-known licensed properties.
◼ Responsible for preparation of print-ready art for international off-site production.
EDUCATION
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH – 2004-2008
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communication
◼ Minor in Art History
Sentinel Career & Technology Center
Tiffin, OH – 2002-2004
Computer Aided Drafting Certification
AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS
2016 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition
2008 University of Findlay Juried Art Exhibition
◼ First Place Award in Photography
◼ First Place Award in Computer Design
SKILLS
◼ Creative Design
◼ Logotypes
◼ Branding Strategy
◼ Vector Art
◼ Photography
◼ Layout Design
◼ Typography
◼ Embroidery
◼ Screen Printing
Proficiencies
◼ Adobe Creative Suite
◼ Corel Draw
◼ MS Office
◼ Tajima DG/ML