Michelle Sparr
Production & Graphic Designer
​Education
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+ Eastern Washington University
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Bachelor of Design | GPA: 3.95
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List
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Experience
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+ Graphic DESIGN Specialist II
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Wagstaff, Inc. | January 2023 - Present
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Provide in-house design services with a focus on trade show graphics, technical models and illustrations, print advertisements, publication design, and photography.
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Prepare final mechanical print-ready files for packaging and marketing materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines, using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
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Produce photorealistic product renderings in SolidWorks Visualize to support marketing efforts and improve clarity of technical documentation.
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Capture high-resolution aerial imagery and video for marketing campaigns and design projects using FAA Part 107 certified drone operations.
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Executed and refined agency-directed logo concepts, designing all custom lettering and delivering the final logo for a successful brand refresh.
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Established comprehensive brand guidelines, increasing brand recognition within the industry.
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+ Letterpress Printer
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Mysterious Ink Printworks | October 2020 - Present
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Manage projects from concept through completion, coordinating timelines, materials, and client expectations.
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Design and prepare print files, ensuring precision, color fidelity, and high-quality output.
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Source materials and select press options to match project requirements, optimizing results and cost efficiency.
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Operate press to produce final printed materials, maintaining consistency and craftsmanship across all runs.
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Restored a 1950s Heidelberg Windmill press to full operational condition, preserving vintage equipment and expanding production capabilities.
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+ Intern
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Typebee Printshop | June 2019 - December 2019
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Gained hands-on experience in prepress production, mastering the technical aspects of preparing designs for print.
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Worked with local clients on high-quality packaging designs, aligning creative vision with production requirements.
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+ Lab Assistant
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Disability Access Services, S.C.C. | September 2015 - June 2017
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Specialized in creating accessible digital materials by formatting textbooks and other resources for use with screen readers and assistive technologies.
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Researched and evaluated assistive software solutions to improve accessibility for students.
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Coordinated with publishers to authorize textbook conversions into alternate formats in compliance with copyright regulations.
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Maintained an organized workflow to meet deadlines and support students efficiently.
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Collaborated with team members to ensure accessibility standards and best practices were consistently applied.
