experience
Large Format Printing – 6 years
Capitol Barricade Signs and Graphics – Sacramento, CA
Assistant Sign Shop Manager
Since July 2023
Managed a high-speed, high-volume sign shop with a focus on road signage, stencils, and construction signs/labels. Created technical proofs, ordered and maintained inventory of supplies and machinery, operated Large Format machinery such as solvent and latex roll to roll printers, UV flatbed printers, CNC routers, industrial metal shears, vinyl plotters, and rotary engravers, optimized workflows with new technologies, managed long-term production projects, managed small but experienced and efficient team.
Previously
Montroy Sign Supply – West Sacramento, CA
Inside Sales / Delivery Driving / Technical Support
June 2021 to June 2022 (1 yr)
Delta Print Group dba River City Printers / Citra Communications – Sacramento, CA
Large Format Technical Lead
June 2020 to June 2022 (2 yrs)
Created print-ready assets for a large print company. Managed and maintained the Large Format Department, including equipment maintenance and operation, workflow optimization, managed a large, evolving team, supplies and repair-part cataloging and ordering, research and development on new types of products, sign and decal installation, sign fabrication, and more. Wrote a software suite using Python to interface with online eCommerce APIs, implementing automation in preflight and prepress processes. Wrote software to simplify use of industrial Large Format cutters, including automated file manipulation and maintenance alerts. Trained staff to use software and fixed bugs where necessary.
Also: Storefronts Department
As part of a team, developed and implemented custom web storefronts for various clients. Assisted in writing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL database functionality with JSON formatted objects. Designed front end UX from scratch, and developed product workflows where necessary. Our storefronts integrate directly with my print automation software and our backend systems for order tracking, invoicing, and shipping.
FastSigns of Sacramento
Senior Graphic Designer / Large Format Operator
April 2018 to June 2020 (2 yrs 2 mo)
Music Tutor – 2 years
NewSongs School of Music – Elk Grove, CA
Instructed children ages 4–17 in private and group lessons. Taught musical instruments and theory, including guitar, percussion, bass, ukulele, and piano. Scheduled weekly lessons, consultation appointments, and monthly recitals. Worked with local teen charity and assisted in community live music events.
Assistant Retail Manager – 2.5 years
GameStop – Sacramento, CA
Operated and helped managed a medium-sized retail location. Duties included sales, POS operation, store maintenance, receival and outgoing processing of shipments, handling time-sensitive or time-gated materials responsibly, product research, cash deposit processing, assistance in hiring and scheduling, and more. Regularly met and exceeded quotas by adopting a team-wide customer-first service approach that led to high morale and sales.
Technical Support Advisor – 6 months
Apple / AppleCare – Elk Grove, CA
Assisted customers with variety of technical problems related to iOS, MacOS, and WatchOS devices. Effectively demonstrated team-building aptitude and gained strong time management skills. Utilized advanced internal software and troubleshooted both software and hardware problems. Learned basic home and office networking.