Steve McCollum
Grafix Gorilla LLC
Woodway
15
years of professional experience
Senior Graphic Designer / Production Manager leading print and production work for vehicle wraps, signs, decals, banners, and brochures. Coordinates Adobe Creative Suite and CorelDRAW Suite design workflows, runs high-end print equipment, and keeps order fulfillment moving through clear production and installation scheduling. Guides designers and keeps teams aligned on pending jobs and deadlines.
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer / Production Manager
3 Years 9 Months- Run high-end machines daily to print and produce orders.
- Lead a team of designers, production workers, and installers.
- Create print-ready vehicle wraps, signs, decals, banners, brochures, and flyers with a consistent professional look.
- Use Adobe Creative Suite and CorelDRAW Suite to produce high-quality artwork and designs.
Facility Manager / Marketing Director
1 Year 10 Months- Ran day-to-day operations across 15 facilities, balancing tenant service, property upkeep, and security oversight.
- Completed daily property inspections to identify move-outs, missing locks, trash, security issues, and unit maintenance needs.
- Managed weekly delinquent-tenant workflows by adding late fees, issuing default notices, cutting locks, and scheduling auctions.
- Coordinated events and promotions that supported tenant engagement and property visibility.
- Designed and maintained in-store signage for digital and print use, supporting branding consistency across locations.
Graphic Designer and Production Manager
1 Year 8 Months- Designed graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, vehicle wraps, signs, and other client materials using Adobe and Corel Suites.
- Created sample layouts and production-ready concepts based on layout principles and visual design standards.
- Prepared custom artwork for transparent vellum and set up print-and-cut jobs for large-format output.
- Researched production specifications, materials, and manufacturing methods to develop cost estimates and itemized job requirements.
- Coordinated updates on pending jobs, production schedules, and installation timelines as team lead for the department.
Marketing Manager / Event Coordinator
8 Months- Coordinated events and promotions for Harley-Davidson of Waco, aligning logistics across hosted and attended activities.
- Planned event details end to end, covering timelines, setup needs, and on-site promotion support.
- Scheduled and hired promotional models and event workers to support dealership appearances and weekly activations.
- Designed and maintained in-store signage in digital and print formats using Print Production and Graphic Design.
- Built graphics and layouts for online and print advertising using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
Graphic Design / Production Assistant Manager
2 Years 2 Months- Created graphics and layouts in Adobe and Corel Suites for logos, vehicle wraps, signs, and product illustrations.
- Prepared cost estimates by researching production specifications, materials, and manufacturing methods for each project.
- Revised production and installation schedules when design changes, shortages, or interruptions affected workflow.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic and Digital Design
High School Diploma
Skills
Print Production
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Logo Design / Branding
Customer Service
Content Creation
Delivery Driver Experience
Sales Experience
Vehicle Wrap Specialist
CorelDRAW Suite
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer / Production Manager
Grafix Gorilla LLC
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
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Ideal Self Storage
03.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Graphic Designer and Production Manager
RockReady Printing & Designs
03.2016 - 11.2017Read More
Marketing Manager / Event Coordinator
Harley-Davidson of Waco
10.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Graphic Design / Production Assistant Manager
Hornet Signs
03.2012 - 05.2014Read More
Robinson High School
High School Diploma
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Texas State Technical College
Associate of Arts from Graphic and Digital Design
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