Work Experience

Ptarmak, Austin TX
Production Artist 08/21 – Present

First and only production artist for a branding and packaging design agency. I ensure that print and digital files are set up to vendor specifications and meet brand standards, agency standards and regulatory compliance. Work includes strategy and creative presentations, refining process to improve efficiency, and multitasking projects with shifting timelines.

McGarrah Jessee, Austin TX
Studio Director 10/20 – 8/21
Studio Manager 2016 – 2020
Production Artist 2011 – 2015

Managed a team of production artists to ensure that print and digital files were set up to vendor specifications, met brand standards and agency standards for all clients. Worked closely with project managers, designers, art directors and producers for client work and new business pitches. Created systems to improve efficiency in process and accuracy of mechanical files. Multitasked and trafficked projects with timelines that shifted daily. Provided regular feedback to production artists on their projects and overall job performance.

Hart Label, Pflugerville, TX
Prepress Production Artist 2010 – 2011

Design and prepress work on labels for food, wine and liquor. Work included identifying various options to optimize artwork for printing and/or cost savings, making Flexo plates, and general prepress such as trapping, bleed, choke, etc

Baxter BioScience, Thousand Oaks CA
Department Specialist 2005 – 2007
Department Coordinator 2002 – 2005
Receptionist, 1999 – 2002

Prepared and reviewed manufacturing documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintained training records, conducted Quality Assurance investigations, supported regulatory audits, assisted in multi–budget management, maintained inventory of supplies and coordinated with vendors as necessary. General administrative work. Conducted a billing audit resulting in the recovery of $1M. Produced internal newsletter and planned company events.