1. 251 Ingleside Way | Greenville, South Carolina 29615 | 864.415.8796 | cstrayer@bellsouth.net
PROFESSIONaL PROFILE I possess the unique skill sets that come from experience as both a designer and print production
professional, with extensive Adobe Creative Suite proficiency as well as a solid base of print
production knowledge from both the agency and vendor side.
I have the ability to take a project from beginning to end, starting with the design, I can then quote,
negotiate and manage the project throughout production to final delivery. My experience allows
me to anticipate issues and keep the projects on schedule and within budget.
AREaS OF STRENGTH Project and vendor management, budgeting, price negotiation and reconciliation
EMPLOYMENT Print Production and Design | Stina Designs | South Carolina | 2009-present
POP, print collateral and product design for national brands
Produce packaging, POP and print collateral for product line reviews and buy-ins
Manager of Print Production | Torque | Anderson, South Carolina | 2007-2009
Initiate and complete a RFP for all POP on a bi-annual basis, negotiate flat rate for all other items
Source national and international vendors for expedited production and shipping at local level
Establish drop ship program resulting in improved communication and cost savings
Streamline workflow and kit packing by revising forms and procedures
Manage multiple national brand's print collateral and launches, including Hoover and RYOBI
Print Production Manager | Fuel | Greenville, South Carolina | 2003-2007
Manage vendors to produce print collateral; meeting budgets, time lines and creative goals
Actively collaborate with the designers in the concept phase
Research and source new techniques, papers and vendors to expand available resources
Use experience and color acumen to catch and resolve issues on proofs and during press checks
Produce print collateral and POP for successful national Kenmore PRO launch
Advertising and Design | Paintball Inc. • Warrior Sports Gear | Greenville, South Carolina | 2001-2003
Design, layout and produce all print collateral for companies
Negotiate and coordinate with printers to fulfill deadlines and meet monthly print budget
Schedule and produce ads for companies, communicate with various publications
Publications Manager | The Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. | Hendersonville, NC | 1998-2001
Supervise design and photography, collaborating with other departments to ensure work flow
Coordinate deadlines for catalogs, packaging, POP, photography, print schedules and mailings
Implement procedures that resulted in increased productivity and decrease expenditures
ETC. Proficient with MAC operating system, familiar with PC. Accomplished in InDesign, PhotoShop,
Illustrator, Acrobat, Word and Excel. Past board member of AAF Greenville, past TWIST Chair and
ADDY Co-Chair.
CHRISTINa STRaYER