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Hi, I’m Cassandra Bowen. I’m a detail-oriented Production Designer with 10+ years in children’s publishing, book design, and pre-press production. I excel at print file preparation, typography, layout design, and color management, delivering print-ready books for self-publishers and offset printers.
I specialize in print file preparation, typography, layout design, color management, and collaborating with authors and illustrators to produce production-ready materials for self-publishing and traditional printers.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Author, Book Designer & Owner at Little Caribbean Readers
October 1, 2018 - PresentDesign and publish phonics, reading, and mathematics educational materials for primary school students; Develop curriculum-aligned textbooks adopted in multiple classrooms; Manage full publishing lifecycle including content development, layout design, and print production; Ensure consistent branding and quality across all products
Freelance Production Designer (Children’s Books) & Owner at Uzuri Designs
November 1, 2015 - PresentDesigned and prepared 100+ print-ready book files for self-published authors and publishers, ensuring compliance with industry-standard specifications; Produced print-ready PDF files for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and offset printing; Collaborated with illustrators to develop storyboards and visual narratives; Maintained strong client relationships, resulting in high repeat business; Performed typography, layout design, and color correction, managing CMYK profiles to ensure accurate print reproduction; Reviewed and proofed files to ensure error-free output prior to print production; Managed end-to-end production workflow from manuscript to final print
Support Services Staff at Crucible International
August 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015Trained employees on health claims processing and customer service procedures; Created training materials, documentation, and schedules; Monitored claims turnaround times and generated reports using Excel
Claims Adjudication Trainer at Crucible International
March 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015Delivered training on claims processing procedures and provincial healthcare guidelines; Tracked team performance and reported productivity metrics; Conducted quality assurance reviews on processed claims; Developed training materials and process documentation
Health Claims Adjudicator at Crucible International
June 1, 2010 - March 31, 2014Processed health insurance claims with high accuracy and efficiency; Determined eligibility based on policy guidelines and procedures; Contributed to process improvements, testing, and error reduction strategies; Developed internal resources for French-language claims processing
Education
Qualifications
High School Diploma
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2018Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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