Location: Gwinn, United States 
Member since: July 2012
Signs Now
Work closely with customers to determine their needs and budget<br />Maintain all customer contact and information updates<br />Enter and track all jobs and estimates using sign shop specific computer software <br />Design and prepare artwork for production<br />Perform all areas of sign production, including proofreading, laminating, installation of large format vehicle graphics, sandblasting/etching rocks, bricks, metal, wood, glass, etc., installation of window graphics, banners and other signs<br />Perform all aspects of b
Up North Publishing
Owner, editor, graphic designer, proofreader, writer, advertising sales, layout artist, subscription sales, distribution, mailing, billing and taking out the trash
Lake Superior Press
Layout, proofreader, keyline, darkroom film processing, plate processing, bindery and packaging
Mitchell Color Cards/Little Traverse Printing
Research and develop media plan and promotional schedule<br />Develop promotional mailers to various markets<br />Research and purchase lists for promotional mailers<br />Design promotional mailers, presentation folders, brochures, price catalog and other printed pieces<br />Prepare monthly sales report<br />Maintain record of responses to promotions and resulting orders<br />Proofread print jobs for accuracy<br />
Aves Advertising
Handled La-Z-Boy Chair Co. Account and assisted with Baker Furniture/Baker, Knapp & Tubbs Account<br />Prepared project budgets<br />Maintained day to day client contact<br />Conducted meetings for creative project presentation<br />Supervised critical 4/C production of collateral pieces<br />Direction, preparation and recording of slide presentations<br />Prepared and proofread copy and layout for catalogs and brochures<br />Coordinated and supervised photography sessions<br />
BS Industrial Technology, Minors in Marketing & Graphic Arts
Northern Michigan University
1978-1982
Above the Bridge Magazine
Up North Publishing
As owner/editor of Above the Bridge Magazine I was responsible for all editing, proofreading, creative content, typing, publishing, advertising sales and distribution of the magazine.
