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Graphic Designer with experience in print production, e-commerce prepress, database/asset  creation & management. Successful problem-solver coordinating multi-tiered projects.

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• Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat and Illustrator (20 years)
• Variable Data Software: FusionPro, Taopix, Direct Smile & Smart Canvas (8 years)
• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel and Word (15 years)
• Digital document design
• Digital asset management & folder structure creation
• Researching & creating best practices for production process
• Pitching projects & sales using mockups & presentations
• Image editing (non-destructive), retouching, masking & repeats
• Online user interface design and HTML website creation
• Prepress for digital & offset presses
• Spec-based, press-ready file & deliverable preparation
• Social media asset creation & management

Worked closely with The Print Production, Wondery and Creative teams to create and manage breakouts of Key Art into
up to 40 web ready deliverables per title. Main duties included: fitting and extending the Key Art into multiple new template sizes/specs using masks and elements pulled from the KA while maintaining source art integrity from both a creative and quality standpoint. Maintained organization and file names for dozens of files per title to assure quick and organized sharing with larger teams. Worked independently and interfaced with multiple larger teams for project milestones. Assisted the Wondery Creative team with Key Art creation on multiple titles while working closely with the Creative Director. Editted Key Art created by AD’s for final client approval and created shot maps/font maps for my own and others projects.

Print Production and Creative Art Assistance for Wondery Account

Maintained relationships with former employers and clients to provide design and production solutions.

Freelance Design and Print Production

Created the print acquisition program for Jsource to facilitate the ordering, quality control and timely delivery of packaging and promotional materials for it’s parent company the Shryne Group and its brands including Stiiizy.
Collaborated with marketing & creative departments to understand project goals, details and budgets. Met requestors to review their request as well as educate them on file setup, production process and finished product expectations. Ensured accurate purchase orders sent to vendors, billing to Accounting and packing slips and ETAs to Logistics. Advanced the company’s knowledge through trade shows, seminars and vendor communication. Summarized these in reports for leadership and vendor reports to track in-house production capabilities and overseas production partners.

Print Specialist and Buyer

Designed an online system for clients to customize branded materials using data and images specific to the individual user  before sending directly to print. Created screening ticket program, with over five thousand orders placed and 1.5 million screening tickets printed. Met with clients and prospects to manage and supervise all aspects of the department. Created the workflow and protocols of the department including printed product design, formatting for clients' online customization, and the user’s web experience. Products include stationery, promotional screening tickets, sales collateral, posters, banners, and service industry materials. Clients include the CIM Group, WGA, Bleecker Street, CRC, Focus Features, The Garland Hotel, and Universal Pictures.

• Designed hundreds of products for multiple storefronts
• Compiled & managed hundreds of branded assets & image files
• Created printable & online sales materials for new clients & tutorials for using the system after they sign up

Designer and Manager, E-Commerce

Collaborated with unions, healthcare providers and marketing depts to create customizable online products and printable materials from clients’ branded files. Created online webstores for 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios Hollywood and Wolfgang Puck. Balanced e-commerce service and system maintenance with in-house and design work while maintaining positive client relationships.

Graphic Designer and Webmaster

Designed under the art direction  of the business owner to create and brand a modern creative advertising  firm. Managed graphic design and project coordination for unions, movie industry, healthcare providers and marketing departments. Specialized in special event design for the movie industry including invitations, seating charts and event passes. 

Graphic Designer

Supervised offset prepress, digital printing and graphic design for union and commercial clients in the fast paced Washington DC Business District. Developed ability to handle problems when outputting to plate or digital press, fixing CMYK, PMS, font and trapping issues.  Worked closely with pressmen, management and CSRs to ensure accurate and timely delivery of printed and digital materials.

Graphic Designer and Prepress Operator

Sean McEleny works in Los Angeles, CA. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional network for creative, lifestyle-driven…

Sean McEleny — Concept Arts — Los Angeles, CA

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