Sarah Draege

Responsible for overseeing production of five local newspapers, including creation of advertisements and graphics requested be reporters to be included with stories.

Handled pagination of four weekly newspapers. Was a backup paginator for fifth newspaper.

• Worked on pagination of multiple newspapers, This included actual page design, ad layout placement, creation of graphics needed for specific news pieces, and advertising creation.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create graphics, layouts, and illustrations for various projects.
• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and quality standards.
• Conceptualized creative designs for print materials.
• Responsible for creation and production of outside print jobs. This included flyers, books, signs, forms, etc.

• Managed team of five paginators, one photographer, and one proofreader, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
• Supervised daily production operations to ensure compliance with quality standards and deadlines.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize efficiency in production schedules.
• Trained and mentored new employees on operational procedures and equipment usage.
• Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.

• Worked with a team of paginators to produce a daily morning newspaper.
• Responsible for several sections of paper, depending on daily page count.
• Met daily with editorial staff to organize layout of papers.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.