I have training and experience working for print-forward and production agencies, where I learned how pre-press steps and production time can be managed in a creative project schedule.

I know vendors can't instantly print my work by magic – instead, I can bring advance planning, contingency scheduling and clear communication to do everything I can to make sure our artwork (and timelines) enable print vendors to produce and deliver on time.

It was my responsibility to assess and understand the full scope of design support needed for Motorola Solutions events, whether they were company-hosted conferences or major industry tradeshows.

There were often many stakeholders, event organizers and approvers to consider – my priority was to create clear documentation of task statuses and make sure everyone has the specifications, design guidance and key dates they need to make the event a success.

Designing large-scale booths, displays and signage requires a different sense of scale and perspective, as well as specific color format and resolution specs.

Although every vendor is a little different, I'm experienced with finding out what bleed and safe space is required, whether a vendor can calibrate to brand Pantone shades and what resolution and ink density is needed to optimize printing.