A dedicated senior level, graphic design, production artist with many years of experience preparing files for production, building mechanicals for mailers, brochures, posters, ads, packaging, and other marketing collateral items based on production, printer, publication specifications (preflight). Print and digital. 
I work independently or with a team from concept through execution to produce high-resolution artwork and final mechanicals. I have the resources and expertise available to implement and produce each project at a level that will consistently exceed your expectations. I am accustomed to fast-paced environments where deadlines are priority and handling multiple projects simultaneously is the norm.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 
: Extensive experience producing effective designs 
: Adept at interacting with top-level clients 
: Proven track record of project management requirements and timing commitments

AREAS OF EXPERTISE 
Formats – Ad Campaigns, Catalogs/Brochures, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail, Print Collateral, Packaging, Point of Purchase

Industries – Architecture, Educational, Financial, Fundraising, Hospital & Healthcare, Hospitality, Jewelry & Luxury Goods, Marketing & Advertising, Packaging, PrePress, Real Estate, Retail/Service, Transportation

EXPERIENCE
2006 to Present : Independent Production Artist / Graphic Designer / Owner 
Production Forsell LLC 
Responsible for management, marketing, accounting, and production of services.

2021–Present : Lee Financial
2019–Present : St. Marks School of Texas
2015–2021 : The Marketing Arm
2010–2021 : Methodist Hospital System, remote

  -Design, produce and implement corporate/agency materials including sales materials, 
    proposals, stationery, presentations, catalogs/brochures, charts/graphs, packaging, 
    direct mail, POP, RFPs, invitations, and advertisements
  -Preparing images for online and mobile applications
  -Ensure consistency of identity in print materials and electronic mediums.

2003-2006 : Senior Production Artist / IT Manager, GroupBaronet, independent to permanent

SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES 
Macintosh and Windows; Creative Cloud; Microsoft Office

AWARDS
2013 : The City of Garland, Quimby McCoy Preservation Architecture, Production Forsell LLC
Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC) Dream Award
The Garland Residential Idea Book
Recognizes excellence in local urban planning and design

EDUCATION 
Art Institute of Dallas
Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri