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Heather Maershbecker

Savage,MN

Summary

Multi-talented Illustrator with 24 years of extensive experience in graphic design relating to financial card design, corporate branding and marketing materials, along with CAD rendering using multiple platforms and exceptional project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills which accentuate my abilities to excel in multiple work environments as well as cross-functional collaboration. This has further enhanced my proficiency in building and maintaining professional relationships. Self-motivation and attention to detail has proven successful in managing multiple projects simultaneously with asset management, resource allocations and timeline coordination with multiple organizations. Creativity and strong analytical skills provide outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving to deliver exceptional and efficient work with dedication to continuous process improvement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Healthcare Design Specialist

STERIS
06.2021 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks.
  • Proposed potential solutions for design optimization, challenges and improvements.
  • Utilizes AutoCAD to deliver site specific layouts
  • Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of design intent.
  • Enhanced design quality by streamlining project workflows and implementing creative problem-solving techniques.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Implementation Project Manager

Cantel Medical Corp.
07.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed multiple projects and teams engaged in development to reach project success
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability
  • Created project plans with established timelines for integral phases, assigned to appropriate teams, managed workflow and completion deadlines
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers and customers to quickly resolve planning and construction issues on over 100 projects
  • Created and modified architectural drawings and documents
  • Explained concepts to construction teams, detailing specific features
  • Created schematic renderings in computer-aided software to produce 2D and 3D models

Graphics Illustrator

Entrust Datacard
04.2001 - 07.2018
  • Manage all aspects of the graphics projects and tasks relating to financial card design for over 800 financial institutions to ensure the customers final product meets their expectations
  • Work closely with Hardware Engineers and Software Developers to enhance the product line and provide feature enhancements that improve the product line
  • Developed and created the artworks specifications that are used by Sales, Marketing, Project Managers and the Customer Implementation teams to ensure continuity of information that is used from initially engaging potential customer to implementing their final solution
  • Pivotal member of a Tiger Team that successfully enhanced the product line to allow the creation of Visa and Mastercard branding of financial card which elevated the product line above the competition

Education

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design/School of Communication

University of North Dakota
01.1998

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Corel Suite
  • AutoCad
  • Revit
  • 3D renderings
  • Project management
  • Space Planning

Timeline

Healthcare Design Specialist

STERIS
06.2021 - Current

Implementation Project Manager

Cantel Medical Corp.
07.2018 - 06.2021

Graphics Illustrator

Entrust Datacard
04.2001 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design/School of Communication

University of North Dakota
Heather Maershbecker