I’m a retired Graphic Artist with over four decades of experience in traditional and digital production art. My creative journey began with border tape, tech pens, and rubber cement—now I whisper secrets into the machine. My art blends tactile history with generative intelligence, bridging past and future in every project. I’m seeking opportunities to train or collaborate with AI systems in design processes, or assist in modern production environments remotely. Throughout my career, I have designed and illustrated creative assets for various industries, maintained brand consistency, and worked closely with production teams to meet tight deadlines. I'm passionate about merging traditional graphic art skills with new technology and generative AI.…

Carole Lane

I’m a retired Graphic Artist with over four decades of experience in traditional and digital production art. My creative journey began with border tape, tech pens, and rubber cement—now I whisper secrets into the machine. My art blends tactile history with generative intelligence, bridging past and future in every project. I’m seeking opportunities to train or collaborate with AI systems in design processes, or assist in modern production environments remotely. Throughout my career, I have designed and illustrated creative assets for various industries, maintained brand consistency, and worked closely with production teams to meet tight deadlines. I'm passionate about merging traditional graphic art skills with new technology and generative AI.…

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I’m a retired Graphic Artist with over four decades of experience in traditional and digital production art. My creative journey began with border tape, tech pens, and rubber cement—now I whisper secrets into the machine. My art blends tactile history with generative intelligence, bridging past and future in every project. I’m seeking opportunities to train or collaborate with AI systems in design processes, or assist in modern production environments remotely.

Throughout my career, I have designed and illustrated creative assets for various industries, maintained brand consistency, and worked closely with production teams to meet tight deadlines. I’m passionate about merging traditional graphic art skills with new technology and generative AI.

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English
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Work Experience

Creative Artist at American Games
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Designed and illustrated creative assets for printed gaming products. Contributed original concepts and collaborated with production teams to meet tight deadlines and maintain consistent quality.
Creative Artist at American Games
December 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Designed and illustrated creative assets for printed gaming products. Contributed original concepts and collaborated with production teams to meet tight deadlines and maintain consistent quality.
Prepress Technician at Printco Graphics
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025
Prepared files for offset and digital printing. Worked closely with clients and press operators to ensure accurate color, layout, and image reproduction.
Prepress Technician at Printco Graphics
December 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025
Prepared files for offset and digital printing. Worked closely with clients and press operators to ensure accurate color, layout, and image reproduction.
Artist at American Games
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022
Created concept art for charity gaming pull-tab tickets, in-house promos, annual reports, and sales aids. Collaborated with marketing and support departments to produce high-quality images and illustrations following customer specifications and company standards.
Production Artist at Schawk Digital Studio / ConAgra Foods
December 31, 2013 - July 28, 2025
Handled large-scale food packaging design and production. Maintained brand consistency and regulatory accuracy for nationally distributed consumer goods.
Production Artist at Schawk Digital Studio / ConAgra Foods
December 31, 2013 - July 21, 2025
Handled large-scale food packaging design and production. Maintained brand consistency and regulatory accuracy for nationally distributed consumer goods.
Prepress Technician at Printco Graphics
January 1, 2012 - April 30, 2015
Handled pre-flighting client files to ensure optimal print quality and created print-ready PDF files. Communicated with customer service and sales staff regarding file issues. Printed and assembled proofs and managed digital imposition for various presses. Conducted plate-making and quality checks, and archived completed jobs. Performed color, image, and text corrections using specialized software.
Electronic Prepress Operator at Omaha Print
December 31, 2005 - July 28, 2025
Performed digital file preparation, color correction, and output for a variety of commercial print jobs. Supported offset and flexo press runs.
Electronic Prepress Operator at Omaha Print
December 31, 2005 - July 21, 2025
Performed digital file preparation, color correction, and output for a variety of commercial print jobs. Supported offset and flexo press runs.
Production Artist at Schawk Digital Studio | ConAgra Foods
January 1, 2005 - August 31, 2011
Created and edited digital artwork for food packaging and marketing materials, including design changes, photo editing, creating PDFs and prints for proofing, proofreading, releasing files to printers, and archiving art files. Supported brand consistency and contributed to advertising and corporate branding projects.
Graphic Artist at Industrial Label Corp
December 31, 1997 - July 28, 2025
Created label designs and artwork for industrial and retail clients. Managed production files and coordinated with press and finishing departments.
Graphic Artist at Industrial Label Corp
December 31, 1997 - July 21, 2025
Created label designs and artwork for industrial and retail clients. Managed production files and coordinated with press and finishing departments.
Electronic Prepress Operator at Omaha Print
January 1, 1997 - June 30, 2005
Created and edited digital artwork for printing, including edits, trapping, pagination, and platemaking. Calibrated instruments and scales in production and quality labs. Improved customer satisfaction through problem resolution and developed account development strategies.
Advertising Specialties Artist at Thos D. Murphy Company
December 31, 1989 - July 28, 2025
Designed advertising calendars, promotional materials, and other specialty print items using traditional media techniques.
Advertising Specialties Artist at Thos D. Murphy Company
December 31, 1989 - July 21, 2025
Designed advertising calendars, promotional materials, and other specialty print items using traditional media techniques.
Advertising Layout Artist at Nebraska City News-Press
December 31, 1985 - July 28, 2025
Created newspaper ads and layout templates. Worked with local businesses to deliver timely, print-ready designs for weekly publication.
Advertising Layout Artist at Nebraska City News-Press
December 31, 1985 - July 21, 2025
Created newspaper ads and layout templates. Worked with local businesses to deliver timely, print-ready designs for weekly publication.
Advertising Specialty Artist at Thos. D. Murphy Art Calendar Company
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 2011
Created and edited camera-ready artwork using manual illustration techniques, paste-up, camera and darkroom processes for advertising specialty items. Implemented brand and demand strategies to meet revenue targets.

Education

Associate of Science at Iowa Western Community College
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail

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