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Ryan Walburn

Dallastown

Summary

Dynamic graphic designer with expertise in color management and a proven track record in Graphic Design. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, I excel in delivering high-quality custom signage while fostering teamwork and collaboration. My attention to detail ensures exceptional results in print production, consistently exceeding client expectations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Prepress Technician

Tex Visions
05.2023 - Current
  • Prepare customer files for print following company standards
  • Design custom prints using company online interface
  • Communicate with customers on various design ideas/setups using company interactive interface (Design It For You)
  • Create proofs for customers (both online and hard copies)
  • Setup approved customer artwork for various substrates and printers (vinyl, coroplast, magnetic sheet, cotton fabric, heat press fabric, mesh, removable adhesive)
  • Assist in running color bar and alignment tests for various printers/cutters
  • Color match Pantones to CMYK color charts for printing on various vinyls and fabrics

Sales Associate

Tobacco Palace
05.2018 - Current
  • Design promotional banners/posters, merchandise signs, order forms, in-store gift cards, price charts, and social media advertisements
  • Assist with company Facebook, Instagram, and Website
  • Close register, lottery machine and lock doors at end of night
  • Order various merchandise (bi-weekly drinks, electronic cigarette items, and lottery tickets)
  • Organize/stock merchandise
  • Open and close store when needed

Graphic Designer/Installer

Signarama
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Design custom signs using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
  • Communicate with customers based on designs
  • Design PDF proofs and product packages for customers to view for approval
  • Load and operate HP large format latex printer
  • Cut, assemble, and package signs for either installation, pickup, or delivery
  • Install various signs including: wall and window vinyls, monument signs, vehicle decals/wrap, LED lightboxes, ADA wall mounts, and aluminum road/construction signs.

Graphic Designer/Prepress Technician

Fastsigns
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Design custom signs using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
  • Design PDF proofs and product packages for customer approval of designs
  • Load, maintain, and operate Epson large format CMYK vinyl printer
  • Load, maintain, and operate large format flatbed printer
  • Load, maintain, and operate large format lamination roller
  • Load, maintain, and operate Mimaki Vinyl Plotter
  • Prepress files for printers and ESKO flatbed cutting table
  • Operate ESKO flatbed cutting table
  • Assemble various signs and boxes for shipping
  • Assist with installation

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Support Specialist

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA

Graphic Communications

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA
12-2025

Skills

  • Color management expertise
  • Typography
  • Adobe creative suite mastery
  • Flexographic printing
  • Packaging design
  • Print production process
  • Large format printing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Prepress Technician

Tex Visions
05.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer/Installer

Signarama
08.2022 - 05.2023

Graphic Designer/Prepress Technician

Fastsigns
04.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Associate

Tobacco Palace
05.2018 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Support Specialist

Harrisburg Area Community College

Graphic Communications

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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