PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CO – FOUNDER

GRAPHIC DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CO - FOUNDER

OWNER - GRAPHIC DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CO.

Jewel Graphics, Modesto, CA 2021 - current

Jewel Graphics Texas, Pottsboro, TX   2017 - 2021

and operated a full-service print and web graphic design company, maintaining ongoing relationships with clients and vendors in several states. Managed all aspects of business operations, including estimates, invoicing, pricing structure, licensing, registration, banking, and bookkeeping.

NEW VENUE OPERATIONS MANAGER

NEW VENUE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Longhorn Ranch Event Center, Whitesboro, TX  2017- 2019

  • Developed property into an event center.
  • Designed venue. Project managed construction, painting, and cleaning.
  • Purchased venue furnishings.
  • Designed and printed signage
  • Created website, logo, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter.
  • Developed event package pricing.
  • Setup online event management software.
  • Created event contracts
  • Direct sales
  • Onsite during all events

PRESIDENT – GRAPHICS & MARKETING CO.

JEWEL GRAPHICS

President - Graphics & Marketing Co.

Jewel Graphics and Marketing, Pensacola, FL      2016 - 2018

  • Formed print and web graphic design company adding promotional products and custom apparel
  • Participated in networking groups including BNI, The Pensacola Chamber, and several other community organizations.
  • Established an office within the Economic Development Building
  • Developed relationships with multiple vendors
  • Produced art for promotional products and custom apparel
  • Acquired and maintained clients for promotional products, custom apparel graphic design, printing, and websites
  • Responsible for estimates, invoicing, pricing structure, licensing, registration, banking, and bookkeeping

Owner - Graphics Design Company

Jewel Graphics, East Islip, NY 2001 - 2014

  • Formed graphic design company producing print-ready files.
  • Produced freelance and contract work for printing brokers and marketing agencies.
  • Created and acted as project manager for an annual 200-page souvenir journal for a major "Hamptons" social event.
  • Responsible for estimates, invoicing, pricing structure, licensing, registration, banking, and bookkeeping
Jewel Graphics Business Card

LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER PRINT & WEB

LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER PRINT & WEB

MarCom Services, Islip, NY     2004 - 2018

  • Designed projects for commercial printing, including catalogs, packaging, brochures, books, logos, and business cards
  • Using Photoshop, designed commercial websites.
  • Redesigned static websites using WordPress, content management system (CMS)
  • Provided excellent communication along with clear written documentation of a project's status, the work performed, and information for client billing. Attended client presentations.

NEWSPAPER DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION

NEWSPAPER DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION

Fire Island News, Ocean Beach, NY       2004 - 2006

  • Designed editorial and ad pages
  • Organized files, art, and fonts.
  • Conformed ads and pages to grid layout
  • Color correct and retouch photos
  • Output "press-ready"printer spreads, pdf files

PRODUCTION / CSR COMMERCIAL PRINTER

PRODUCTION MANAGER - COMMERCIAL PREPRESS

Extreme Color Technology, New York 1998 - 2001

  • Managed production at a digital pre-press company
  • Responsible to maintain a continuous workflow from shift to shift.
  • Delegated and communicated project information to all departments.
  • Maintained project schedules.
  • Kept senior management apprised of the production schedule.

PRODUCTION / CSR COMMERCIAL PRINTER

Cedar Graphics, Ronkonkoma, NY       1997-1998

  • Entered incoming work into production, after determining job specifications and "best" production procedures.
  • Coordinated workflow with plant managers and department supervisors.
  • Performed press checks.

PRODUCTION/CSR PUBLICATION PREPRESS

Kordet Color Corp / AGT, Oceanside, NY 1981 - 1987

  • Responsible for maintaining overnight production schedules of high-end publication covers and editorial including Newsweek, New York Mag, Penthouse, and multiple Conde Naste magazines.
  • Worked as a liaison between customers, manufacturing, and inter-department communications.
  • Conferred on color evaluations and retouching