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Hi, I’m Katherine R. Garness, a highly creative and multi-talented professional designer with more than 15 years in screen printing and print design, logos, typography and marketing strategies designed to strengthen business capacity. I have a varied background that spans floral design, office management, digital printing, and clothing production across industries including food service, book-selling, renovation and interior carpentry, pet care, uniform design and distribution, and non-profit work. Most recently, I have been working as a Production Designer at Haglunds Trophies in Wenatchee, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) and English Literature from Concordia College, along with Culinary Arts training from Wake Tech Community College.…Hi, I’m Katherine R. Garness, a highly creative and multi-talented professional designer with more than 15 years in screen printing and print design, logos, typography and marketing strategies designed to strengthen business capacity. I have a varied background that spans floral design, office management, digital printing, and clothing production across industries including food service, book-selling, renovation and interior carpentry, pet care, uniform design and distribution, and non-profit work. Most recently, I have been working as a Production Designer at Haglunds Trophies in Wenatchee, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) and English Literature from Concordia College, along with Culinary Arts training from Wake Tech Community College.

Katherine R. Garness

Graphic Designer, Designer, Production Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Katherine R. Garness, a highly creative and multi-talented professional designer with more than 15 years in screen printing and print design, logos, typography and marketing strategies designed to strengthen business capacity. I have a varied background that spans floral design, office management, digital printing, and clothing production across industries including food service, book-selling, renovation and interior carpentry, pet care, uniform design and distribution, and non-profit work. Most recently, I have been working as a Production Designer at Haglunds Trophies in Wenatchee, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) and English Literature from Concordia College, along with Culinary Arts training from Wake Tech Community College.…Hi, I’m Katherine R. Garness, a highly creative and multi-talented professional designer with more than 15 years in screen printing and print design, logos, typography and marketing strategies designed to strengthen business capacity. I have a varied background that spans floral design, office management, digital printing, and clothing production across industries including food service, book-selling, renovation and interior carpentry, pet care, uniform design and distribution, and non-profit work. Most recently, I have been working as a Production Designer at Haglunds Trophies in Wenatchee, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) and English Literature from Concordia College, along with Culinary Arts training from Wake Tech Community College.

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Hi, I’m Katherine R. Garness, a highly creative and multi-talented professional designer with more than 15 years in screen printing and print design, logos, typography and marketing strategies designed to strengthen business capacity. I have a varied background that spans floral design, office management, digital printing, and clothing production across industries including food service, book-selling, renovation and interior carpentry, pet care, uniform design and distribution, and non-profit work. Most recently, I have been working as a Production Designer at Haglunds Trophies in Wenatchee, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) and English Literature from Concordia College, along with Culinary Arts training from Wake Tech Community College.

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Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Sales at USA Tees

October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022

Managed daily workflow and customer service; met with walk-in customers to set up print jobs; maintained QuickBooks client records and conducted quality checks; designed logos per customer instructions; trained and supervised junior designers; updated workflow for remote connectivity; developed quality checks for production standards; created exclusive designs including FDNY 20th Anniversary for 9-11 commemorations.

Quality Controller / Bindery Staff at RR Donnelly / SMX

February 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017

Inspected client jobs during printing, binding, and finishing; ensured quality at each stage; operated and assisted in bindery (Mueller binder, folders, saddle stitchers); provided coverage as needed.

Master Screen Printer at Feury Image Group

May 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014

Managed daily screen printing operations; advised art department on print prep; prepared screens; supervised and trained staff; developed wrap-around full-length prints and long-run workflow coordination.

Sr. Graphic Designer & Office Manager at American Heat Transfers

April 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Managed daily office operations; created art based on client specs; prepared t-shirt designs and separations; supervised and mentored junior designer; produced design catalogs and managed shipping/logistics.

Administrative Assistant at American Prosperity Group

September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Managed daily office operations; maintained client/vendor databases; supported ad campaigns and email outreach; transitioned systems to QuickBooks; reorganized filing to comply with FINRA/franchise standards.

Digital Printing Assistant at Art & Frame Express

April 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012

Performed photo retouching, matting choices, and customer assistance; designed marketing documents; managed client orders; assisted with framing and display preparations.

Assistant Designer at Hasbrouck Heights Floral Shoppe

October 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Processed deliveries; merchandising; assisted customers with orders; supported production design team for weddings and events; coordinated on-site delivery and setup.

Assistant Designer & Closing Manager at Fallon’s Flowers

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Managed deliveries, retail merchandising, and customer service; contributed to wedding/event projects; handled opening/closing procedures and nightly deposits.

Printing Assistant at Raleigh Printing

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Prepared customer projects for pre-press; finished projects (binding, cutting, packaging); provided customer service and sales assistance.

Printing Assistant (Internship) at Concordia College Print Shop

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Binding and delivery of on-site print projects; developed a system for tracking frequent student customers.