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Hi, I’m Joseph Herrmann III, an award-winning freelance graphic designer with 25 years of experience in the print industry. I love being creative, solving problems, and making sure I always meet deadlines. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills across various design tools and have worked on a wide range of projects, from poster contests to label template creation.
I am passionate about digital printing and graphic design and enjoy using software like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to bring ideas to life. Whether working independently or collaborating with customers, I strive to produce high-quality work that exceeds expectations.
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Work Experience
Senior Digital Press Operator at Smurfit-Westrock
January 1, 2016 - April 27, 2025Responsible for operation, maintenance, and calibration of multiple Konica and Ricoh printers. Created label templates and color data proofs for customers. Operated and maintained color and black & white printers to produce promotional cards and labels. Analyzed customer data to ensure accuracy, created data setups and proofs using graphic software, and refined processes to improve efficiency.
Inserter Operator at R.R. Donnelley
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Operated, maintained, and calibrated Pitney-Bowes direct mail inserters handling billing, payroll checks, and customer alerts. Organized outgoing mail to avoid errors and recalibrated equipment to reduce waste and lost work hours.
Input/Output Specialist at R.R. Donnelley
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2015Received and organized digital images and files for offshore processing. Created instructions and managed workflows for offshore facilities. Operated and calibrated Kodak and Epson proofing printers while maintaining color management standards. Scanned photographic film and cleaned images for digital databases.
Managing Editor at Moraine Valley Community College Glacier
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Created newspaper page layouts and assigned stories for an award-winning biweekly student newspaper. Composed various articles, created graphic advertisements, crossword puzzles, and editorial cartoons. Led to increased readership and advertising revenue through quality content and design.
Features Editor at Moraine Valley Community College Glacier
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Managed layout and content of the features section for the college newspaper. Composed award-winning articles, sold and created ads, and drew editorial cartoons, contributing to increased readership and revenue.
Associate Editor at DesPlaines Valley News
May 1, 1996 - September 30, 1996Designed newspaper layouts and composed community calendar and obituary sections. Wrote news and features articles and managed advertising sales. Helped increase readership and advertising revenue.
Senior Sales Associate at Trans World Entertainment Corporation
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999Trained new associates, assisted customers, operated cash registers, managed inventory, and handled loss prevention. Created window displays and contributed to store reorganization and closing efforts.
Senior Digital Press Operator at Smurfit-Westrock
January 1, 2016 - June 8, 2025Operated, maintained, and calibrated multiple Konica and Ricoh printers, created label templates and color data proofs for customers. Developed custom labels using software such as Bartender, LabelMatrix, and Zebra. Managed production of promotional cards and labels, analyzed customer data for accuracy, and used Adobe software to prepare proofs. Improved process efficiency and quality control in print production.
Inserter Operator at R.R. Donnelley
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Operated and maintained Pitney-Bowes direct mail inserters for billing, payroll, and promotional mailings. Ensured timely and accurate mail distribution, calibrated machines to handle paper and envelope variations, reducing waste and downtime.
Input/Output Specialist at R.R. Donnelley
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2015Managed receipt and organization of digital images and files from customers, created instructions for offshore facilities, and maintained workflow. Operated Kodak and Epson proofing printers, scanned photographs for digital databases, and ensured color management and print quality compliance.
Managing Editor at Moraine Valley Community College Glacier
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Created newspaper layouts, assigned articles, wrote various sections, sold and designed advertisements, and produced editorial cartoons. Improved newspaper readability, increased readership and advertising revenue, and received multiple awards for content and design.
Features Editor at Moraine Valley Community College Glacier
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Designed features section layout, assigned writing tasks, composed articles, sold and designed advertisements, and created editorial cartoons. Increased readership and advertising income, and earned awards for design and editorial work.
Associate Editor at DesPlaines Valley News
May 1, 1996 - September 30, 1996Developed newspaper layout, composed community calendar and obituary sections, managed advertisements, and wrote news and feature articles. Enhanced the newspaper's relevance as a regional record and boosted readership and advertising revenue.
Senior Sales Associate at Trans World Entertainment Corporation
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999Trained new staff, assisted customers, managed inventory, operated cash registers, prevented loss, and created engaging displays. Contributed to increased sales, loss prevention, and successful store reorganization and closing.
Senior Sales Associate at Trans World Entertainment Corporation
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Returned for holiday season assistance and store closing, helping to minimize sales loss.
Education
High School Diploma at Oak Lawn Community High School
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994Associate Degree at Moraine Valley Community College
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000High School Diploma at Oak Lawn Community High School
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994Associate Degree at Moraine Valley Community College
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000Qualifications
First Place - 2023 Ravinia Festival Poster Contest
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023First Place - 2022 College of Dupage Warhol: Portfolios Exhibit - Student T-Shirt Design Contest
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Honorable Mention - College of Dupage Graphic Design Portfolios Night
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022First Place - 2023 Ravinia Festival Poster Contest
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023First Place - 2022 College of Dupage Warhol: Portfolios Exhibit - Student T-Shirt Design Contest
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Honorable Mention - College of Dupage Graphic Design Portfolios Night
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Professional Services
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