Jan M Carlson
Edgerton,Kansas
Summary
Organized, dependable and proven individual successful at achieving desired outcomes with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Home Engineer (non-salaried)
Self
06.2003 - Current
- Along with my husband, raised two amazing daughters.
- Managed household responsibilities including creating and maintaining a budget, as well as assisting my husband in administrative duties of his solely-owned real estate appraisal business.
- Collaborated with my husband in numerous catering events, serving up to 250 people.
- Homeschooled for 3 years.
- Heavily involved in costume construction/overseeing volunteer costume construction for a local theatre/dance institution.
- Personal involvement with our girls' private school: volunteered as a teacher's aide assisting lower-level students; mentored upper-level students in sewing and art projects; participated as an adult sponsor for regional and international conferences; piano accompanist for school's music program; designed, implemented and oversaw the transformation of physical space in the school building for its annual Spring Formal, a thematic event requiring weeks of planning, construction, painting, etc. (pictures available upon request)
Contract Employee
PING
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Analyzed embroidery sewouts for quality control purposes; made recommendations/changes for optimal design quality and attractiveness.
- Selected and assigned appropriate thread colors for digitized embroidery sequencing on new orders and reorders, often over a broad range of garment styles and colors, utilizing SAP software.
Merchandising Graphic Digitizer
Gear For Sports
10.1995 - 06.2003
- Developed original, creative concepts for both embroidery and screen print designs for the college and university bookstore market.
- Created custom embroidery logos utilizing PUNTO digitizing software.
- Demonstrated comprehensive proficiency utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Streamline software.
Systems Design Artist
Lowen Corporation
06.1995 - 10.1995
- Designed conceptual graphics, ranging from one-color to full-color, primarily for transportation fleet lines, utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Streamline software.
- Created custom logos and revamped customers' existing art.
Embroidery Graphic Artist
Branded Emblem
02.1995 - 06.1995
- Created original embroidery designs for sports apparel company dealing in high-end resort and retail market. Also involved in production of customized designs.
Senior Embroidery Digitizing Artist
Gear For Sports
06.1991 - 07.1994
- Facilitated embroidery department manager in supervising staff of 10 embroidery artists; provided creative and technical support to staff artists and production work force.
- Developed and implemented training programs, special projects based on need and product development.
- Served as embroidery consultant/liaison for creative merchandising department, sales force, clients, others.
- Created custom embroidery designs utilizing Adobe software and Embroidery Expert software.
Production Artist
Gear For Sports
09.1989 - 06.1991
- Produced color-separated mechanicals of custom graphics for silk screen printing process, often involving detailed illustrative line art.
- Created original sketch packages for client selection.
- Trained new artists in production methods.
Artist Intern
Salina Art Center
02.1988 - 05.1988
- Designed fliers and promotional material on a limited budget for various workshops and programs.
- Assisted director in coordination and hanging of art exhibits by visiting artists, as well as workshops for children and adults.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design Emphasis
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS05.1988
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Honest
- Conscientious
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Contract Employee
PING
10.2011 - 03.2012
Domestic Home Engineer (non-salaried)
Self
06.2003 - Current
Merchandising Graphic Digitizer
Gear For Sports
10.1995 - 06.2003
Systems Design Artist
Lowen Corporation
06.1995 - 10.1995
Embroidery Graphic Artist
Branded Emblem
02.1995 - 06.1995
Senior Embroidery Digitizing Artist
Gear For Sports
06.1991 - 07.1994
Production Artist
Gear For Sports
09.1989 - 06.1991
Artist Intern
Salina Art Center
02.1988 - 05.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design Emphasis
Bethany College