SHELLY LAPOINTE

• Partner with attorneys, investigators, and county staff to develop visual communication strategies supporting criminal prosecutions, public information initiatives, and community outreach campaigns.

• Design and produce print and digital communication materials that translate complex content for courtroom presentations, public education and internal communications.

• Operate and maintain desktop publishing systems, printers, and related equipment; troubleshoot and perform system maintenance.

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and departmental standards are met.

• Prepare files for various printing methods (digital and offset) and optimize digital assets for web and multimedia.

• Provide creative guidance and technical expertise on visual communication strategies to enhance clarity and impact.

• Created DNA profiles for database and ensured accuracy for Sheriff Laboratory submissions.

• Analyzed and compiled investigative data to support criminal cases.

• Prepared and served subpoenas to witnesses, experts, and institutions for evidence.

• Acted as liaison between clients, witnesses, victims, county staff, and law enforcement agencies.

• Compiled and organized discovery materials including police reports, audio/video evidence, and crime lab documents.

• Prepared subpoenas and legal filings; coordinated with court clerks for in-custody cases.

• Transcribed interviews, 911 calls, and dispatch audio for case records.

• Obtained certified court documents and ensured proper filing for trial preparation.

• Directed production for national outdoor advertising campaigns from design to installation.

• Managed budgets, schedules, and a team of three production professionals.

• Served as both Marketing and Art Department, creating presentations for sales proposals.

• Scheduled and oversaw digital preflight, proofing, and art approvals for 15+ concurrent projects.

• Maintained production timelines and digital asset libraries for multiple teams.