MICHAEL HARO JR.
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Print Room Manager and Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience with wide format printing in a deadline driven environment with the proven ability to coordinate across departments and produce effective and accurate results. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, with a focus on pre production and apparel graphic design. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Willing to put in extra time and work to ensure the job is done correctly and on time.
Goal-driven Graphic Designer successful at applying technical skills to create art to inform and engage customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with eye for detail and skilled in desktop publishing tools and graphic design software. Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Print Production Manager/Graphic designer
Through6
Garden Grove, CA
06.2015 - Current
- Through6 is an on demand clothing manufacturer specializing in sublimated garments and goods
- My primary responsibility is to ensure that sublimated prints are of the highest quality, which include color consistency, shape, and sharpness of the final product
- Duties also include managing deadlines and giving final approval of print jobs while working closely with all other production managers to ensure a timely and cost-effective output
- In addition to scheduling and recording regular maintenance for our Mimaki TS-300 and Homer 1800 R PRO-S printers, it is my responsibility to troubleshoot any problems with our printer network and program rip software (Ergosoft 16)
- As Print Production Manager, I have maintained a healthy relationship with our vendors that has allowed us priority status on scheduling printer machine repairs as well as delivery of paper, media, and inks
- In a dual role as a Graphic Designer, I am able to work with customers to create and optimize artwork for desired products as well as producing custom textile patterns
- Having full knowledge of our production process and capabilities has helped me to ensure accurate expectations to our clients
- For clients who have online storefronts, I am also able to give instruction on how to fully integrate their Shopify accounts to our online API system
- Verified accuracy of proofs before beginning any job runs to avoid costly errors or reprints.
- Performed color calibration tests on presses regularly to maintain consistent results across different jobs.
Apparel Graphic Designer
3rd Street Apparel
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- My duties as Apparel Graphic Designer at 3rd Street Apparel were to develop and create trendy and eye-catching graphics for their men, women, juniors, and kids apparel lines
- Created graphics for screen print, sublimation, and embroidery
- In addition to creating graphics for apparel, it was my responsibility to produce graphics for the 3rd Street Apparel website as well as promotional graphics for banners, POP, and printed materials
- Working alongside department managers, I would take direction based on the specific trends of their demographic and work with the production team to ensure timely execution of samples
- Duties also included creating color separations for screen printing as well as development of textile patterns for sublimation.
Material Planning Control 1
Vought Aerospace
Hawthorne, CA
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Responsible for coordinating with and supporting supply chain management, manufacturing, engineering, planning, purchasing, production, quality, inventory, procurement, and other team and personnel levels to ensure proper implementation of parts and material changes to the appropriate supplier schedule at the supply level
- Performed material processes which include: ensuring requirements make the estimated completion dates, create material codes to track procurement and movement of parts and records of part shortages
- Coordinate estimated completion dates for parts that are past due or behind schedule from suppliers and ensure the closure of all purchase orders throughout the receiving process.
Print Press Operator
La Jolla group
Irvine, CA
05.2010 - 02.2012
- As the Print Press Operator at La Jolla Group, it was my responsibility to produce/print the desired graphics of each in-house brand as well as manage materials needed for the production of vinyl banners, POP, and die-cut decals
- Set up and operated printing press to print designs or text on fabric, paper, or other materials.
- Maintained daily production records of quantity printed and quality standards achieved.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy in color, alignment, clarity, and conformance to customer specifications.
- Tracked and organized warehouse inventory and accepted and stocked paper and supplies for shipments.
- Ensured that all material for production was delivered and on hand based on production timelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - Multimedia
Brooks College
Long Beach, CA06-2006
Skills
- Large format printing
- Production Oversight
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Timeline
Print Production Manager/Graphic designer
Through6
06.2015 - Current
Apparel Graphic Designer
3rd Street Apparel
06.2013 - 06.2015
Material Planning Control 1
Vought Aerospace
05.2012 - 02.2013
Print Press Operator
La Jolla group
05.2010 - 02.2012
Associate of Arts - Multimedia
Brooks College