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Michelle Sparr
Production & Graphic Designer
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​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.

  • Prepare final mechanical print-ready files for packaging and marketing materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines, using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

  • Produce photorealistic product renderings in SolidWorks Visualize to support marketing efforts and improve clarity of technical documentation.

  • Capture high-resolution aerial imagery and video for marketing campaigns and design projects using FAA Part 107 certified drone operations.

  • Executed and refined agency-directed logo concepts, designing all custom lettering and delivering the final logo for a successful brand refresh.

  • 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.

  • Design and prepare print files, ensuring precision, color fidelity, and high-quality output.

  • Source materials and select press options to match project requirements, optimizing results and cost efficiency.

  • Operate press to produce final printed materials, maintaining consistency and craftsmanship across all runs.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Researched and evaluated assistive software solutions to improve accessibility for students.

  • Coordinated with publishers to authorize textbook conversions into alternate formats in compliance with copyright regulations.

  • Maintained an organized workflow to meet deadlines and support students efficiently.

  • Collaborated with team members to ensure accessibility standards and best practices were consistently applied.

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