SAWYER MCCARRON-RUTLEDGE
Anson
Summary
Detail-oriented, deadline-driven individual with exceptional communication and print management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing print processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Skowhegan Rotary Club
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves
- Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves
Product Design and Production Manager, Print
Wayside Publishing
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
Sr. Product Design and Production Specialist
Wayside Publishing
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Establish and reinforce best practices
- Manage print production workflow
- Provide analysis to improve product development processes
- Lead development of company-wide template creation for all print and digital products
- Collaboration across departments to identify project scope, ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
- Develop and maintain brand guidelines
- Increase communication to foster coordination with other teams, stakeholders, and vendors
- Delegation of tasks among subordinates across several departments
Lead Graphic Designer
Wayside Publishing
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Worked directly with project managers, editors, and authors to produce creative assets for World Language Educational curriculum which includes layout and design for print and digital products.
- Managed communications with print vendors ensuring successful delivery of new products, and exported print files and reviewed print proofs for quality assurance
- Managed the print production workflow and introduce efficiencies and automation into the template creation process in InDesign.
Senior Graphic Designer
Wayside Publishing
06.2018 - 03.2020
Graphic Designer
Wayside Publishing
08.2016 - 06.2018
VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The Maine Women's Conference
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Produced quality products to be used by the organization's Marketing Team for numerous purposes and formats
- Engaged in graphic design, content writing, editing, communications planning and social media content creation
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Motivated Marketing
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Designed and delivered a variety of graphic design projects including but not limited to: Product Packaging, Web Banners, Direct Mail Pieces, Company Logos, Billboards, Magazines, Newspaper Ads and Video Compositions
Education
B.S. - Digital Arts & Design
Full Sail University
01.2013
Skills
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Product Development
- Social Media Design
- Print Digital Publishing
- Brand Development
Timeline
Product Design and Production Manager, Print
Wayside Publishing
03.2024 - 01.2025
Sr. Product Design and Production Specialist
Wayside Publishing
05.2022 - 03.2024
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Skowhegan Rotary Club
01.2022 - Current
Lead Graphic Designer
Wayside Publishing
03.2020 - 05.2022
VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The Maine Women's Conference
09.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Graphic Designer
Wayside Publishing
06.2018 - 03.2020
Graphic Designer
Wayside Publishing
08.2016 - 06.2018
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Motivated Marketing
09.2014 - 05.2016
B.S. - Digital Arts & Design
Full Sail University
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