EXPERIENCE

Automation & E-Commerce Technician

Citicom Print • October, 2022 – Present • Columbus, OH

(Promoted from Prepress Operator)

Manage and maintain digital storefronts for clients, keeping product catalogs current and accurate. Design and implement automated production workflows using Enfocus Switch, reducing human error. Identify and standardize overly complex processes across prepress and account management. Collaborate directly with IT to build and deploy solutions.

Prepress Operator

(Previous title)

Reviewed and preflighted client-supplied files to ensure artwork met print specifications. Issued proofs promptly and coordinated with account managers, sales, and press operators to align final output with client expectations. Handled graphic design work as needed.

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Webcomic Storyboard Artist (Freelance)

Tapas Media • March, 2022 – August, 2022 • Remote

Adapted writer scripts into storyboards formatted for vertical-scroll web comics, maintaining character consistency against provided sheets and brand guidelines. Delivered pages on weekly deadlines and revised work at the direction of the production lead.

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Lead Production Artist

Shout Out Loud Prints • August, 2020 – October, 2022 • Columbus, OH

Handled graphic design and color separation for screen printing, rebuilding low-resolution artwork to meet production standards using Illustrator and Photoshop. Independently developed and implemented a standardized workflow during the company's transition to direct-to-screen printing, integrating new machinery with existing front-end software. Promoted from Office Assistant within the first year.

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Graphic Design Apprentice / CSR

JPS Print • September, 2019 – January, 2020 • Columbus, OH

Prepared artwork for print and operated production equipment including a business card cutter, UV coater, and direct-to-garment press. Acted as liaison between clients and the graphic designer, and managed packaging and storage of finished product.

EDUCATION

Columbus College of Art & Design

September, 2013 – December, 2017 • Columbus Ohio

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Major in 2D Animation