Derrick Shanholtzer
Pittsburgh,United States
Summary
Skilled and creative screen printer with years of experience as a press operator and an owner / manager of a small shop. Very passionate about work as a print maker and visual artist.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Screen Printer
Self Employed
05.2020 - Current
- Maintaining an in-home screen printing studio with a 4 color press and a focus on water based ink and apparel printing for many local clients as well as serving as the sole independent contractor for all print needs for a Buffalo, NY based record label.
Graphic Artist / Printing Assistant
Invitations Plus
07.2018 - Current
- Serving as project lead and collaborating with clients to create visually appealing designs for a variety of print processes for wedding invitations. From initial in-person consultations to creative problem solving and communicating with a variety of manufacturers to bring the clients ideas into a tangible final product.
Screen Printer
Shirt Family
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Working in a plastisol based shop operating a six-head printing press with micro registration, light exposure units, conveyer dyer, and flash dryers.
- Print designs on apparel and other items such as T-shirts, hooded sweatshirt, canvas, tote bags, and miscellaneous flatstock.
- Worked with Adobe graphics programs to optimize and problem-solve images to be print-ready for film positives.
- General cleaning and maintenance duties including washing out screens, removing photo emulsion, and maintaining a clean and organized work station.
Owner and Operator
Broken World Media / Mega Heavy Prints
04.2012 - 05.2016
- General managerial duties for a small water based screen printing shop with a single 4 color press.
- Direct point of contact for all customers and clients through the ordering process.
- Printed on apparel and various items including T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, tote bags, canvas, and miscellaneous flatstock.
- In charge of ordering supplies and maintaining inventory for the shop.
- In-house designer using Adobe graphics programs and various mixed-media approaches to art and design to satisfy clients needs.
- Managed a direct-to-consumer mail order operation using services such as Endicia, Stamps.com, Limited Run, Etsy, and Big Cartel.
Education
4 Years of Study - Digital Art & Design
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CTSkills
- 13 years experience in screen printing in a variety of different environments
- Confidence in my mechanical intuition with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts
- Able to work diligently and efficiently in many environments including high heat and long hours
- Self-starter with quick problem-solving abilities
- 21 years experience as a graphic designer with knowledge of Adobe graphics programs Proficient with both PC and Mac
Timeline
Screen Printer
Self Employed
05.2020 - Current
Graphic Artist / Printing Assistant
Invitations Plus
07.2018 - Current
Screen Printer
Shirt Family
05.2016 - 10.2016
Owner and Operator
Broken World Media / Mega Heavy Prints
04.2012 - 05.2016
4 Years of Study - Digital Art & Design
Eastern Connecticut State University