Tamara McCulloch

Background

About Tamara McCulloch

Experienced design professional with seventeen years corporate commercial design and photography management experience. Proficient in multiple computer systems and software, including: Adobe CS5, and Microsoft office. • Artistic vision with the ability to take projects from conception to completion while meeting schedules and deadlines. • Accustomed to working in an environment that is fast-paced, energized, and built on the foundation of hard work, respect, innovation, and teamwork. • Ability to conceptualize and creatively produce design solutions and new ideas. • Ability to multi-task while managing assignments with project prioritization. • Ability to work independently and take assignments from start to finish with little supervision yet contributes to team effort. • Able to cooperatively and effectively interact with program team management, staff and clients. • Creating material codes such as: UPC, 128, I 2 of 5, and Human readable. • Knowledge of print techniques, and Pantone color system. • Maintenance of necessary records and reports in accordance with internal program procedures and Bureau of Employment and Training guidelines. • Workflow coordination and supervision of a digital print center as well as photography studio management including managing a well-trained and motivated staff. • Ability to prioritize production functions simultaneously exercise judgment regarding production schedules and project deadlines. • Understanding of the print technology field to include standard practices, materials, processes and equipment used in pre-press, digital workflows, bindery, finishing, and shipping. • Establish and maintain positive customer relations with departmental representatives, partner agencies, community organizations, and local employers. • Excellent verbal communication skills including ability to make public presentations. Specialties: Photoshop, portrait photography, retouching. Design layouts and typography. Acrylic Fine Art Painting