SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Seven years as a print production professional, working in corporate and independent settings.
• Degree in journalism with additional training at daily news publication.
• Noted for accelerating production through strong managerial skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000-pres. Thomas Govington (independent artist), Atlanta, GA BROCHURE PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
• Designed and coordinated production of a four-color brochure that portrayed the artist’s talent in three media: paint on canvas, ceramics, and bronze.
1994-00 Johnson Paper, Incorporated, Atlanta, GA CATALOG PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
• Managed full production of a 400-page catalog distributed to more than 4000 retailers and 80 distributors.
• Coordinated deadlines among six departments that sprinted from creative to shipping in less than two months per run.
• Supervised 35 artists and technicians; handled relations with more than 15 vendors.
• Represented the Production Department at management meetings.
• Instructed local college interns in print production techniques and systems.
1991-93 Emory University Press, Atlanta, GA PRINT PRODUCTION INTERN • Gained hands-on experience in every aspect of print production, working under the press’s most senior printer.
• Frequently assisted in technically demanding assignments for major clients.
EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS
B.A., Journalism, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1985
Junior year abroad in Madrid for work-study program at prominent newspaper
American Printers Association
International Paper and Print Production Institute
