Tiana Gataivasa

• Digitize the artwork for the customers.
• Multi- 8 head Tajima Machine Operator.
• Hoop a garment, load the garment onto the machine, use the touch screen to program the design, thread the machine, and press start
• Troubleshooting: Resolve thread breaks, tension issues, and minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Finishing Department.
• Quality Control.
• Maintenance: Clean and oil machines regularly to ensure optimal performance.

Overseeing and managing the printing process from start to finish.

Printing Operations:

• Setting up and operating on both manual and automatic machines.
• Including a 12 head auto-press, Multi-color prints, CMYK Process prints, and mixing colors inks to match pantone colors.
• Loading and unloading multiple types garments printing fronts, backs, locker tags, pockets, masks, and more. With all different types of materials such as polyester to cotton.

Quality and Efficiency:

• Troubleshoot printing errors and equipment issues.
• and efficiency by checking prints for alignment, spelling, and color accuracy.
• Strong eye for detail in quality.
• Making sure there are efficient setups, to reduced downtime, and smoother production flow. Maintain consistent production speed while ensuring print quality with no pinholes.
• Coating the emulsion, burning the image on the different screen mesh counts.
• Applying the emulsion to the screen prior to burning, using the exposure unit with different screen meshes, and responsibilities.
• Emulsion remover, Degreasing

Maintenance and Safety:

• Clean and maintain screens, squeegees, and press equipment.
• Making sure the shirts are curing at the right tempature.

Team Communication

• Coordinate with supervisors on orders, quality, and supply needs.
• As well as assist in other areas of production such as heat press and packaging.

• Run the whole DTG department.
• Duties include: Read work orders to determine work assignments daily.
• Receive merchandise and verify associated paperwork following department procedures.
• Operate equipment to complete daily assignments, daily maintenance, and weekly routine maintenance.
• Confirm order accuracy by checking documentation (production sheets), artwork needed and changes if wrong and verifying each order by item.
• Move product to designated staging areas.
• Assist with related shop tasks: folding, tagging, counting, and packaging.

• Print on all types of t-shirts, long sleeves, tank tops, sweat pants, athletic shirts and sweatshirts.
• Print one color designs up to six color designs.
• I also help in the Design Room by helping the artist design the customers orders then get it ready for the printing process during the busy high school months.

• Held keys to the store. I acted as a manager in opening and closing manager when needed.
• Money management, check and balance paperwork, and closing procedures.
• Assist customers in creating customized centerpieces and banners that matched their party themes.

• Engaging and providing an exceptional experience for customers requiring Print services.
• Build ongoing customer relationships and become a trusted expert by utilizing advanced Print Services knowledge to meet customers' needs.
• Responsible for the training of Print Services Specialists and will also provide cross functional training, when needed.

• Employee Scheduling, Assigning and delegating projects to be done, and Training.
• Oversee three different departments. Making sure it is clean, full, and eye catching.
• Opening and closing procedures of the store.

• Official volleyball and basketball scorebook keeper.

• Helped with projects such as applying signs to foam board, addressing postcards, cutting signs and large orders, grommets, laminating and helping with designs.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with team members.