SKILLS
Design Production
- Develop educational materials for grades K–8 including text book covers and page design
- Collaborate with the Editorial and Marketing departments to ensure consistency within products
- Coordinate and track production of projects between outside vendors and internal staff
- Edit and manipulate digital photography/artwork using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Attend on-site press checks to ensure color and quality standards are met
- Maintain company Internet and Intranet sites content using Adobe Dreamweaver
Technical
- XHTML and CSS
- Quark XPress, Adobe CS4 (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat/Distiller)
- Content Management Systems (WordPress and Drupal)
- Social networking and blogging using Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress
- Proficient in film and digital photography (using both Nikon and Canon EOS systems)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Zaner-Bloser_Columbus, Ohio [2002–present]
publisher specializing in handwriting, spelling, literacy, and language arts textbooks
Design Production Associate
- Involved with the design of text books and educational materials from conception to production
Copy Editor
- Proofread production pages for syntax, style, and accuracy
Katalina”s Cafe Corner_Columbus, Ohio [2010–2011]
Independently-owned restaurant located in the Harrison West neighborhood
Social Media Specialist
- Utilized social media tools to promote restaurant and establish clientele rapport
EC Outlook_Dublin, Ohio [2000–2001]
B2B company providing e-commerce solutions for companies and their supply chain
Marketing Assistant
- Created press releases and marketing collateral for both print and web layout
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
lynda.com [2011–present]
- Actively persue online learning courses to maintain and expand skillset
Print/Graph Expo_Chicago, Illinois [2003, 2006, 2009]
- Attended seminars on Adobe Photoshop, digital photography, and PDF creation/optimization
Customer Printing Orientation_Menasha, Wisconsin_Banta Corporation [2006]
- Hands-on overview of the printing process, including pre-press, color management, paper-making, and bindery operations
EDUCATION
DeVry University_Columbus, Ohio [2008–2009]
- Completed coursework in web graphic design
The Evergreen State College_Olympia, Washington [1995]
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, Liberal Arts
