PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY


Experienced artist with 15+ years of experience in graphic design, vector art preparation,
and decorated apparel production.

Proven track record of success in developing and implementing customers’ artistic vision.

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