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Shelley Donnell

Shelley Donnell

Summary

Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 10 years of expertise overseeing individual projects, logo and brand development.

Excellent communicator, able to prioritize tasks and contribute to the success of a team.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Artist

Graphic Concepts Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed production process from design to final product, using Adobe Creative Suite and other signage software to ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Created visually stunning graphics and illustrations for multiple projects, consistently meeting tight deadlines while collaborating with team members to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Utilized technical skills in inventory management software to accurately track and manage materials and supplies.

Graphic Designer

Self-employed
10.2015 - Current
  • Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
  • Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in graphic design.
  • Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
  • Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.

Graphic Designer

Shire Graphics
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and produced high-quality graphics for various customer projects, such as vehicle wraps, graphics, signs, and decals.
  • Received and process customer orders through telephone and in-person correspondence, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
  • Collaborated with customers to gather feedback and make necessary revisions, resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rate
  • Operate all production equipment including but not limited to, digital printers, laminators, plotters.

Content Assistant

ALL THINGS BBQ, LLC
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked closely with the marketing and content team to assist with the creation, organization, image editing and distribution of digital content
  • Assist video team in maintaining shoot calendar.
  • Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
  • Streamlined office operations for enhanced productivity with organized filing systems and task prioritization.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Service Direct
05.2019 - 02.2021
  • Analyze and collect data from quality insurance calls recordings to identify validity of calls for companies lead generation services.
  • Create icons, badges and coupons for marketing teams for customer sites.
  • Utilize programs such as Hubspot and Slack.

Interior & Paint Planner

Elliott Aviation
03.2014 - 09.2015
  • Develop and deliver an executable plan accounting for materials, engineering, equipment, tooling, facility, other support and personnel to Operations for the successful completion of assigned projects on schedule, at or below budget with zero squawks
  • Confers with Department Managers, Supervisors, Crew Chiefs and or Senior Technicians to determine the status of assigned projects per Daily Tracking System (DTS)
  • Prepares parts list of required materials, tools, equipment and personnel to insure consistent production, while meeting milestone dates in DTS
  • Prepares production reports, including but not limited to capacity, materials, engineering and manpower requirements and or shortages
  • Provides updates to DTS on Milestones, Constraints, Hours and Cards
  • Attends and or schedules meetings as required to insure operations has an executable plan and executes the plan of record in DTS
  • Provides a recovery plan to Operations when relevant milestones in DTS are in jeopardy
  • Recommends when overtime is required to meet DTS milestones
  • Identifies and expedites operations, processes, parts issues and or outside Technical support, which may impact DTS schedule
  • Plans, schedules and coordinates workflow for each department for assigned projects to meet DTS milestone completion dates
  • Monitors Burn Hour Rates and advises Operations Department Managers when goal hours for assigned projects are in jeopardy
  • Coordinate between Operations, Supply Chain Management and Customer Support Representatives, Quotes for material and labor for customer approval
  • Insures customer approvals are received on a timely basis
  • Schedule and coordinate Work Order Closing Review with Operations Department Managers
  • Close the work order and insure an appropriate invoice is created and provided to the Customer Support Representative.

Interior Material Specialist

Elliott Aviation
06.2013 - 03.2014
  • Develop contacts with vendors to determine lead times for completions projects and communicate vendor information and lead times to the Completions Buyer
  • Compile all burn documentation information needed to release interior as per FAR guidelines
  • Act as liaison with Parts Department to ensure all initial order of parts arrive on time and are inspected prior to a/c arrival, when possible
  • Communicate status of interior projects with the Interior Shop Manager, Supervisors, Quality Control, and the Completions Designer
  • Compile and maintain maintenance manuals for vendor products, such as seats, cabinets, and finish products
  • Compile, maintain, and update Interior Shop SOP Manual (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • Complete any administrative duties assigned by Interior Manager or Assistant Manager such as expense reports, etc
  • Assist Interior Manager and Supervisors with coordination of shop training
  • Update ongoing list such as training records and certificates
  • Parts research, ordering and monitoring to assist team leads and supervisors.

Completions Designer

Elliott Aviation
04.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provide interior and exterior design assistance to completions customers during the design process, by building relationships to learn their preferences and fashioning them into a custom design that suits their specific aircraft needs
  • Work closely with vendors to keep current on the latest fabrics, new products and design trends
  • Design interior and exterior 2-D and 3-D visual reference presentations for current or future completions customers, aiding them to envision the end result of their aircraft refurbishment project
  • Attend Transition meetings between sales team and operations team to make sure all information is clear and up to date
  • Assist sales staff with customer communications and quote proposals
  • Support the continued improvement of the Design to Operations transition, communication, and follow through during projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Technical Management focus on Multimedia Design & Development

DeVry University
01.2015

Associate in Applied Sciences - Visual Communications

Black Hawk College
01.2006

Skills

  • Logo Creation
  • Production Standards
  • Vector Artwork
  • Print Production
  • PC and Mac Platforms
  • Creative Thinking
  • Digital Graphics
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Timeline

Graphic Artist - Graphic Concepts Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Content Assistant - ALL THINGS BBQ, LLC
08.2021 - 01.2022
Graphic Designer - Shire Graphics
01.2021 - 05.2022
Quality Assurance Specialist - Service Direct
05.2019 - 02.2021
Graphic Designer - Self-employed
10.2015 - Current
Interior & Paint Planner - Elliott Aviation
03.2014 - 09.2015
Interior Material Specialist - Elliott Aviation
06.2013 - 03.2014
Completions Designer - Elliott Aviation
04.2011 - 06.2013
DeVry University - Bachelor's degree, Technical Management focus on Multimedia Design & Development
Black Hawk College - Associate in Applied Sciences, Visual Communications
Shelley Donnell