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Melissa Reinhardt

Graphic Designer & Photographer

Through many years of hard work and dedication, I’ve established a strong career in this industry. Each role has influenced my thought process and provided me with an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. I’m always looking for new projects and partners to collaborate with, so get in touch if you’d like to connect.

Freelance Designer/Photographer

May 2008-Present

  • Creating designs and layouts for various clients.

  • Editing and Updating projects

  • Portrait and Landscape Photography.

Operations Manager/Graphic Designer

January 2015 – May 2019

Worked for Promo Logo LLC DBA Printable in Coralville, IA.

  • Human Resources and Payroll.

  • Manage all aspects of business operations and daily task:

    • Accounting:

    • Accounts receivable.

    • Accounts payable.

    • Corporate Taxes:

    • Quarterly Taxes (Sales, Withholding, 941, Unemployment).

    • Yearly (940, W2, W3).

  • Communications and Media:

    • Websites and fundraising stores.

    • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram).

  • File and document management.

  • Handle production and supplies relating to office and orders.

  • Customer service.

  • Technology management and maintenance.

Administrative Assistant

November 2014 – December 2014

Worked with Express Employment Professionals. I was Placed at YMCA in Dubuque, IA.

  • Administrative support.

  • Data entry for billing and tracking purposes.

  • General business task.

Administrative Assistant, Learning Solutions

June 2014 – September 2014

Worked with Express Employment Professionals. I was placed at McGraw-Hill in Dubuque, IA

  • Administrative support.

  • Assisted with custom textbook projects.

  • Ran reports on and ordered codes for online learning.

  • Checked proofs of custom projects.

Customer Service Representative

February 2014 – May 2014

Worked with Sedona Staffing Services.
I was placed at Cottingham and Butler in Dubuque, IA.

  • Administrative support.

  • Assisted clients with trucking insurance.

Claims Assistant

October 2013 – January 2014

Worked with Sedona Staffing Services
I was placed at Sedgwick in Dubuque, IA.

  • Administrative support.

  • Assisted clients and their employees process and file new claims.

Project Manager and CXG Agent

March 2012 – September 2013

Worked with Express Employment Professionals. I was placed at McGraw-Hill in Dubuque, IA.

  • Production Manager:

    • Administrative support.

    • Went through process of creating custom text books from start to finish:

      • Counting pages of source books, editing, creating custom versions, selecting and sending to vendors, and proofing files.

  • CXG Agent:

    • Customer service.

    • Technological support for students and professors.

Youth and Adult Outreach and Program Coordinator

October 2010 – October 2011

Worked for AmeriCorps in Dubuque, IA.

  • Planned and organized daily activities and field trips.

  • Developed and assisted various programs.

  • Supervised and supported volunteers.

  • Community outreach and worked in schools.

Pager

February 2010 – August 2010

Worked for Shepherd Incorporated in Dubuque, IA.

  • Paged textbooks using Quark and InDesign.

  • Made alterations to projects per client’s request.

Graphic Designer and Program Assistant

June 2008 – August 2009

Worked for AmeriCorps in Dubuque, IA

  • Created promotional materials.

  • Assisted in various youth programs.

  • Worked with youth and families within the city of Dubuque.

Gallery Assistant

October 2005 – May 2008

Worked at Clarke University's Quigley Gallery in Dubuque, IA.

  • Watched over artist displays.

  • Assisted in setting up for shows.

  • Worked receptions.

Software Experience

2002-Present

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Microsoft FrontPage

  • QuarkXPress

  • PageMaker 6.0

  • Math Type

  • Sales Force

  • Oracle

  • QuickBooks

Awards

2004-Present

2005

  • BPA, Business Professionals of America, National Leadership Conference,
    10th Place/Finalist–Presentation Management Team.

  • BPA, Business Professionals of America, State Leadership Conference,
    1st Place–Presentation Management Team and placed in the top ten in
    Graphic Design Promotion.

2004

  • Student Addy Award, Entertainment Poster Design.

For more information about my professional experience or if you like my references, please get in touch.

RESUME: CV
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