ABOUT ME

I am a creative and dedicated professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality visual assets for various product catalogs. I am proficient in utilizing design software and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate production. I maintain brand consistency while implementing creative solutions to enhance visual appeal. I have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Additionally, I stay current with industry trends and incorporate innovative design techniques into catalog layouts.  Let's connect and explore potential opportunities to collaborate and grow together.​​​​​​

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Part-time Cashier - Aldi's – Chaska, Minnesota – 2023 – Present

Perform cashier duties, including transaction processing, exchanges, and returns. Provide fair, friendly,

and courteous customer service to enhance the shopping experience. Collaborate with team members,

and effectively communicate relevant information to supervisors.

• Attained a distinguished 100% customer service award for exceptional performance and dedication.

• Acquired profound expertise and keen eye for detail in understanding merchandise intricacies and

   optimal shelf presentation, contributing to enhanced store layout and overall customer experience.

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Catalog Production Designer – Heartland America Inc. – Chaska, Minnesota – 2015 – 2019

Formulated advertisements, catalog pages, and order forms for print and online catalogs. I enhanced ads

by adjusting sizes, reworking layouts, and aligning text for consistency, while also retouching high-resolution

images in Photoshop and Illustrator for Buyers, Sample Coordinators, and the Creative Director.

• Worked with the team to create innovative catalogs that attract new customers and retain current ones.

• Contributed to meeting tight deadlines for production by ensuring final pages were submitted on time.

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Digital Asset Specialist – Kohl’s Front Office – Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin -  2014 – 2015

I managed digital assets for major retail brands, overseeing image production and ensuring quality in editing tasks like retouching and color correction using advanced Photoshop techniques. I also streamlined the secure sharing of assets and conducted meetings to establish photography standards, improving product presentation online.

• Optimized product imagery on vendor platforms by implementing innovative photography standards.

• Created Google Sites that improved the visual appeal of products on vendor sites and Kohl’s.com.

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Digital Imaging Specialist – Eastbay/Footlocker.com – Wausau, Wisconsin - 2011 - 2014

Provided digital imaging services for a top sports apparel e-commerce platform, efficiently editing high

volumes of images. Using advanced Photoshop techniques, I handled retouching, color correction, swatch

creation, and  background alteration, while also managing internal image databases to product images.

• Improved image processing workflows for timely completion of high-volume projects.

• Created training programs for new Imaging Specialists to boost team productivity.

• Maintained a comprehensive database of product images for easy access.

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