Jane Klenk
Mapleton,MN
Summary
Accomplished print industry professional with over 20 years of diverse experience, excelling in roles that intersect with marketing strategies. Proven track record of enhancing brand visibility and driving customer engagement through innovative print solutions. Core competencies include project management, team leadership, and market analysis, all aimed at delivering measurable results. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute effectively to organizational success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Director
The Occasions Group
North Mankato, MN
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Coordinated work orders between Product Development and design teams for wedding and social brands.
- Assigned work orders based on compatibility of designer skillset, style preference, and conceptual requirements.
- Collaborated with designers to finalize and set up files for production.
- Conducted thorough preflight checks to confirm files' readiness for production.
- Maintained specifications for all new products in FileMaker Pro.
- Collaborated with external vendors and in-house production teams to assess operational capabilities.
- Educated designers on production capabilities and file setup.
- Compiled comprehensive training manual for internal team and external design teams.
- Collaborated with Product Development for maintenance of brand color swatches and font lists.
- Loaded artwork into Novatus for internal production.
- Provided production-ready files to external vendors.
Bookkeeper
Maple River Loaves & Fishes
Mapleton, MN
09.2013 - 03.2023
- Processed all income and donation bank deposits.
- Drafted checks for all payables requiring authorized signatures.
- Performed monthly bank account reconciliations.
- Maintained all accounts in Quicken.
- Developed detailed financial reports on a monthly basis for board briefings.
- Prepared the required tax reports as required by the Treasurer.
- Participated in monthly board meetings to address financial inquiries.
- Assisted with maintaining client forms as required by law.
- Volunteered time during hours of operation to assist with providing food for clients.
Preflight Specialist
The Occasions Group
North Mankato, MN
06.2010 - 07.2021
- Conducted thorough preflight checks to confirm files' readiness for production.
- Collaborated with designers to finalize and set up files for production.
- Maintained specifications for all new products in FileMaker Pro.
- Collaborated with external vendors and in-house production teams to assess operational capabilities.
- Educated designers on production capabilities and file setup.
- Compiled a comprehensive training manual for the internal team and external design teams.
- Collaborated with Product Development for maintenance of brand color swatches and font lists.
- Loaded artwork into Novatus for internal production.
- Provided production-ready files to external vendors.
Production Specialist
Coughlin Companies
Mankato, MN
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Assessed and prepared files across different children's book lines for production.
- Printed hard copy proof for final editing approval.
- Color-corrected photos for publishing.
- Edited and updated text for reprint editions.
- Helped maintain the file archival system.
Preflight Specialist
The Occasions Group
North Mankato, MN
09.2006 - 02.2009
- Conducted thorough preflight checks to confirm files' readiness for production.
- Collaborated with designers to finalize and set up files for production.
- Maintained specifications for all new products in FileMaker Pro.
- Collaborated with external vendors and in-house production teams to assess operational capabilities.
- Educated designers on production capabilities and file setup.
- Compiled a comprehensive training manual for the internal team and external design teams.
- Collaborated with Product Development for maintenance of brand color swatches and font lists.
- Loaded artwork into Novatus for internal production.
- Provided production-ready files to external vendors.
Product Coordinator
The Occasions Group
North Mankato, MN
10.2004 - 09.2006
- Collaborated with Art Directors to design products tailored for specific product lines.
- Assigned work orders to the appropriate designer to achieve the desired concept.
- Tracked open work orders from concept through completion to ensure due dates were met.
- Streamlined the final art production workflow for digital product development.
- Contributed to the successful artwork implementation within Novatus.
Marketing Coordinator
The Occasions Group
North Mankato, MN
06.2001 - 10.2004
- Worked alongside Art Directors to select items that match market trends and brand vision for wedding product lines.
- Coordinated schedules and production of various wedding invitation albums.
- Ensured competitive pricing aligned with market demands.
- Lead the team in the development of an affordable product line.
- Collaborated with support team on typesetting and proofing of album pages to guarantee accuracy of product information.
Page Layout Specialist
Corporate Graphics International
North Mankato, MN
04.1998 - 06.2001
- Set up files to customer specifications for all types of products.
- Created physical mock-ups.
- Ensured compliance of file setups with production standards and workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management with Marketing Concentration
College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph, MN05-1996
Skills
- Attention to detail
- File organization
- Effective communication
- Print production
- Team leadership
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Proficient in Excel
Timeline
Art Director
The Occasions Group
07.2021 - 02.2025
Bookkeeper
Maple River Loaves & Fishes
09.2013 - 03.2023
Preflight Specialist
The Occasions Group
06.2010 - 07.2021
Production Specialist
Coughlin Companies
02.2009 - 06.2010
Preflight Specialist
The Occasions Group
09.2006 - 02.2009
Product Coordinator
The Occasions Group
10.2004 - 09.2006
Marketing Coordinator
The Occasions Group
06.2001 - 10.2004
Page Layout Specialist
Corporate Graphics International
04.1998 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Management with Marketing Concentration
College of St. Benedict
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