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Karin Smith

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Summary

Experienced artist with a background in intricate assembly tasks and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Utilizes exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills to optimize production. Demonstrated track record of ensuring product quality and executing precise tasks efficiently. Looking for a role to apply a strong work ethic and passion for achieving common goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1982
1982
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assembly Operator

Igloo Products Inc through LandRumHR.
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • As an assembly operator, stood for long periods of time and kept up with fast paced work.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision to meet expected milestones.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and help achieve production goals.
  • Communicated with team members to improve work processes, streamline operations, and enhance overall productivity levels.

Product Designer

Convivial Brands Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • For holidays like Christmas and Easter, developed designs to be used on paper products like napkins, plates, and gift bags.
  • Managed multiple projects effectively in a demanding environment with tight deadlines.
  • Designed eye-catching material to boost sales during the holiday season.


Stationary Designer

DesignDesign Inc.
11.2006 - 12.2019
  • Created final artwork, most of which was hand-painted, that was then scanned and manipulated in Photoshop to fit various product lines.
  • Designed high-quality mockups for management approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in production, marketing materials, and website content.

Artist

MM's Designs
02.1986 - 11.2006
  • Worked in the Silkscreen Department, where I was responsible for producing positives, developing screens, mixing ink colors, and printing.
  • Managed and approved production work by employees in the department, and oversaw off-site tee-shirt production.
  • Promoted to Designer and came up with original designs for hand-painted and silkscreened wooden gift items, tee-shirts and paper products.
  • Signed off on proofs and attended press checks to approve color and quality on press runs for various products.

Education

High School -

Stratford High School
Houston, Texas
01-1982

Skills

  • Product assembly
  • Quality assurance
  • Power and hand tools
  • Photoshop
  • Drawing and painting
  • Silkscreening

Timeline

Assembly Operator

Igloo Products Inc through LandRumHR.
02.2021 - 06.2021

Product Designer

Convivial Brands Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2020

Stationary Designer

DesignDesign Inc.
11.2006 - 12.2019

Artist

MM's Designs
02.1986 - 11.2006

High School -

Stratford High School
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