A dedicated senior-level Graphic Production Artist with extensive experience preparing production-ready files and building mechanicals for mailers, brochures, labels, tags, posters, ads, packaging, social media graphics, GIFs, and a wide range of print and digital marketing collateral. I work independently or collaboratively from concept through final execution, delivering high-resolution artwork and precise mechanicals aligned with production, printer, and publication specifications.

My background reflects strong credibility, deep and diverse experience, sound judgment, and reliable decision-making. I bring a well-established network of professional contacts, a consistent work ethic, and dependable follow-through. Colleagues value my emotional stability, reliability under pressure, and commitment to advancing company goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments where deadlines, rapid turnarounds, and managing multiple projects simultaneously are the norm.

Résumé (Production Artist – Master Version)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior production artist specializing in high-volume print and digital deliverables, prepress accuracy, and deadline-driven marketing environments. Extensive experience supporting creative teams, 
agencies, and in-house marketing departments with press-ready files, brand-consistent assets, 
and production efficiency.

SKILLS
Design & Production Tools: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Canva, Adobe Firefly
Prepress & Print Production: FlightCheck, FTP workflows, Press-Ready file preparation, Fiery Command WorkStation, Flex
Marketing & Digital Platforms: Beefree, Klaviyo 
Project Management & Collaboration: Trello, Workzone, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Zoom, Dropbox, Box, VPN, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Figma, Mac & PC environments
Core Competencies: Quality assurance, deadline-driven production, time management, cross-functional coordination

EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Graphic Production Artist / Spring Creek Civic Organization, 2022-Present			
Own the design and production workflow for a 60-page annual directory, including cover design and complex data merges for 380 residential addresses and advertisements. 


Graphic Production Artist / Production Forsell LLC, 2006-Current 
- Collaborate with clients in diverse sectors (automotive, retail, healthcare) to create
custom-designed print and digital materials, directly contributing to a 35% increase in
brand recognition.
- Enhance visual communication by retouching and manipulating over 1,000 product images and design assets, significantly reducing the need for additional revisions and rework.
- Interfaced with art director, designer, production manager and print producer to complete efficient and accurate work.
           2024: Massoud Furniture (Remote) – Graphic Design and Production
                     Produced and revised schematics for various styles of furniture.
                     The Moss Agency (Remote) – Graphic Design and Production
                     Designed and produced email marketing for Mitsubishi Motors.
   2021–2022: Lee Financial (Remote) – Graphic Design and Production
   2019–2022: St. Marks School of Texas (Remote) – Graphic Design, Production, 
                      and Prepress consultant for Mini Marque
   2020-2021: Dallas Bible Church (Remote) – Graphic Design
                      Paul Taylor Homes (Remote) – Graphic Design and Production
   2015–2021: The Marketing Arm (In-house and Remote) – Production and Prepress
                      Clients: Arby’s, Frito-Lay, Tostitos, Ruffles, Quaker
   2010–2021: Methodist Hospital System (Remote) – Graphic Design and Production
                      Clients: Dallas, Charlton, Richardson, and Midlothian

Graphic Designer / Print Production Specialist - Minuteman Press, 9.2024-11.2025
- Served as the primary customer liaison across phone, email, and in-person interactions, managing inquiries, order intake, billing coordination, and documentation while maintaining high customer satisfaction and long-term client relationships.
- Streamlined production workflows by managing 10–15 client files daily, optimizing print-ready files for quality and accuracy, and reducing production errors by 30%.
- Consistently delivered 95% of in-house projects ahead of schedule—typically within 
1–3 days—improving turnaround times, customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Led the design and production of 200+ custom print materials, including business cards, banners, and menus, contributing to a 25% increase in repeat customer orders.

Art Director - American Heart Association, 6.2025-10.2025
- Prepared and built print-ready files for manuals, posters, reference materials, and packaging.
- Managed revisions and updates to ensure materials were ready for simultaneous release. Made minor updates to marketing materials including banners and collateral.
- Collaborated with internal teams to meet tight and shifting deadlines.
- Handled pre-press production for large-format manuals (up to 500 pages, saddle-stitched).
- Created and updated digital-only materials such as certificates and completion cards.
- Ensured WCAG/Section 508 compliance accessibility of digital files using InDesign and Acrobat.
- Supported press checks and reviewed hard proofs as needed.

Production Designer - The McCarthy Companies, 1.2023-5.2024
Full-service advertising agency for automotive organizations across the U.S. 
Clients: Acura, Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, Ram, and Toyota
- Reworked monthly creative to produce varying sizes for immediate posts to Facebook, Google Performance Max, Youtube, web slides, headers, banners including emails. 
- Ensured that all standards were met, both for the automobile maker and the dealership 
- Consistently delivered projects on time 
- Designed and produced up to 50 high-quality files weekly with each month featuring a new design to correspond with the holiday.

Substitute Teacher - Dallas Independent School District, various schools, 2022

Enumerator - U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census, 2020
Drove to area neighborhoods, walked from house to house to complete Census paperwork for homes that had not completed the form, using an electronic keypad.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE
Senior Production Artist and IT Manager, GroupBaronet, 2003-2006 
Senior Graphic Production Artist, Belo Corp, 2002-2004 
Senior Production Artist and Project Manager, Brown+Partners, 1998-2002 
Production Artist, Laser Tech Color, 1997-1998 
Graphic Designer, Voyager Expanded Learning, 1996-1997
Production Artist, ADVO, Inc, 1993-1995 
Graphic Production Artist, Graphic Design & Production, 1991-1993 
Production, Fenson-Hood Advertising Design Video, 1990-1991

AWARDS
Greater Dallas Planning Council Dream Award, 2013
Awarded for design and production work on The Garland Residential Idea Book in collaboration with Quimby McCoy Preservation Architecture and the City of Garland.

Big Brothers Big Sisters / Trinity River Mission (TRM), 2002–2010 — Volunteer Mentor
- Mentored youth in the Believe and Achieve program, contributing to long-term program success through consistent guidance, support, and dedication.
- Recognized for sustained commitment and measurable impact on participants’ personal growth and development.

EDUCATION 
Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX — Certificate in Layout Production Art
Stephens College, Columbia, MO — Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Photography with Marketing

Tailored resumé available upon application.