GannettProduction Specialist
May. 2013 - Jun. 2015Gannett Graphics GroupManaged central design department of twenty-six, including graphics and motion designers, directed all functions related to the design and creation of on-air graphic elements, animations, and templates. Analyzed, authored, and launched new on-air directives, workflow solutions, and operational policies to drive productivity and bolster creativity while achieving all multi-platform graphic design goals. Collaborated with marketing department to guide branding and ensure continuity of on-air branding. • Functioned as first level support for Deko, Dekocast, WSI, and newsroom solutions products; partnered with sales department to ideate and design advertising products for clients. • Coordinated with outside vendors to develop custom software, NRCS Story Slug Extractor, to meet specific automation needs. • Designed, established, and originated centralized new art and design department serving Gannett broadcasting outlet, yielding significant improvements in quality of on-air visuals while minimizing expenditures.