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Creative & Design

I am a little old school, but I follow the work rules that my dad has always taught me. First, always say thank you because getting a lot of work is better than getting zero work. Second, be humble. Never act like you know everything because there is always someone else who can teach you a thing or two. Finally, if you're going to leave make sure you leave it better than it was.   

- Created and execute all branding and design. 
- Create CADs for production use
- Tech Packed and overlooked any products for clients.
- Researched color and trends
- Continuously educate myself and honing my skill set to keep up with the latest design trends and techniques.

- Engaged a team of designers, fabricators, and operators to successfully complete each project. 
- Participated in brainstorming and development of prototypes. Planed layouts, determined materials, and scheduled outside 
   services as needed. 
- Developed production plans and schedules for simple and complex projects. 
- Prepared installation guides. 
- Monitored progress and proactively communicated to management potential issues that will impact project scope and/or budget. - Communicated with customer on all aspects of each project.

Project Manager/Sales Support

- Communication 3D visual ideas to deliver to the product design and development teams. 
- 3D modeling for seasonal designs ready for 3D printing and/or prototyping. 
- Assist design team with detailing, including producing specific detailed artwork of various items and components (such as graphics, logos, and hardware). 
- Supporting the product development team members to ensure accurate product specification packages (color cads, artwork) and tech packs within product line management.

Developer 1

- Developed new product ideas, sourced materials, and offered exclusive design concepts. 
- Manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturers who are overseas and in the US.
-Improve existing products and create/manage cost sheets. 
- Sketched 2D concepts for spec sheets and prototypes. 
- Created 3D CADS to help manufacturers build molds and prototypes in-house. 

Product Development Manager and CAD designer

Temporary CAD Artist For BoyToddler/Softlines(8/2010 - 1/2011):
-Designed graphics for Boy Toddler Falls Creek Area
- Collaborated with other artists to create new ideas for Boys Toddler graphics and assisted other CAD artists who were challenged with short deadlines.

CAD Artist/Textile Designer For Men’s Sportswear/Activewear, Women’s Activewear, and Mens/Women's Seasonal(8/2011 - 2/2014): 
-Research trends for men’s apparel and women’s activewear for up coming seasons
-Collaborate on creating color pallets for men’s apparel and women’s activewear.  Create all over prints, plaids, and patterns for each of my areas
-Design graphics for promotion seasons such as Halloween, Americana, and St. Patrick’s Day T-shirts at Meijer.

CAD Artist

- Oversaw production for each job. 
- Helped design the artwork for different businesses. 
- Assisted in collaboration of different ideas for self-promotions, T-shirt designs, and logos. 
- Brought in sales and customized requests of each customer. 
- Balanced the workload for the embroiderer and screen-printer. 
- Formulated new ideas to help the production of the company. 
- Prepped work for screen printing, promotional items, and paper production. 
- Worked with customers with design samples and helped create designs to fit their ideas.

Assistant to the Director/Graphic Designer

Christine Cramer is an Owner/Founder/Designer at Guppy Ink Designs in Grand Rapids, MI.

Christine Cramer

Christine Cramer

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East Grand Rapids High School

Grand Valley State University