Michael G Stavinoga

Quality Control Specialist / Image Editor Retoucher at LSC COMMUNICATIONS

Responsible for inspecting client photos for quality, evaluating images for contrast, neutrality, and tones. Worked with a Quality Assurance team for clients and vendors. Oversaw color correcting and photo editing to improve product quality for high-end customers. Served clients like Victoria’s Secret, National Geographic, Dover Saddlery, and others. Performed photo retouching, color correction, outlining, and digital manipulation for web and print production. Used advanced Photoshop skills to ensure image consistency. Managed proofing and shipping operations using Epson 7000 and 9000 series printers and coordinated package deliveries via FedEx and UPS, managing a team of over 3 employees.

Image Editor Retoucher lead / Graphic designer at THE HARMON GROUP

Coordinated directly with photographers, graphic designers, and management to ensure professional and timely completion of projects. Specialized in photo retouching for jewelry industry and catalog production with expertise in retouching, masking, and composite image creation. Oversaw final image color quality, and evaluated photos for contrast and tone. Clients included Mephisto Shoes, I.B. Goodman, Old Time Pottery, Peter Storm, Stuller, Diego Massimo.

Owner/ Freelance Graphic Designer / Managed over Freelancers at OTTOMATIC GRAPHICS

Managed freelance graphic designers by ensuring clear communication, setting expectations, and meeting deadlines and creative standards consistently. Handled photo retouching, compact disk, point of purchase display design, and marketing materials including business cards, logos, and flyers. Provided photo restoration and sport card design/layout for youth leagues. Clients included Gospo Centric, B-rite music, Express Media, HBA, Artisan Studios.

Retouch Specialist / Desktop Publishing at GRAPHIC ART SERVICE

Performed quality control of color imagery and markup, and photo retouching for magazine industry and ad production. Handled digital prepress and final quality control for press-ready magazines using Presstouch. Involved in page layout and digital stripping and liaised with customers and printers. Clients included Marie Claire, Town & Country, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and Cosmo Girl.

Art Director/ Graphic Designer at SCOTT SALES INC.

Managed all aspects of the design department and ensured quality for final print runs. Designed and laid out multistate gifts and souvenirs, screen printing designs, and specialty items. Responsible for advertising efforts, company catalog, brochures, and sales flyers. Managed inventory and maintained direct contact with customers and sales representatives. Clients included Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr, Conway Twitty, and Gaylord Entertainment.

Quality Control Specialist / Image Editor Retoucher at LSC Communications

Responsible for inspecting all client photos for quality including contrast, neutrality, and tones. Collaborated with a team to oversee quality assurance for clients and vendors. Managed color correction and photo editing to enhance high-end product quality for clients such as Victoria’s Secret, National Geographic, Dover Saddlery, Chadwicks, and Wine Enthusiast. Performed photo retouching and digital manipulation for web and print. Proficient in advanced Photoshop techniques. Handled proofing and operated Epson 7000 and 9000 series printers for high-quality proofs. Managed shipping schedules and coordinated packages through FedEx and UPS, supervising over three employees.

Image Editor Retoucher Lead / Graphic Designer at The Harmon Group

Led image editing team, coordinating with photographers, graphic designers, and management to ensure professional and timely completion of work. Specialized in photo retouching for the jewelry industry and catalog production based on client directions. Created composite images using best industry practices. Evaluated photos for quality and color consistency. Clients included Mephisto Shoes, I.B. Goodman Old Time Pottery, Peter Storm, Stuller, and Diego Massimo.

Owner / Freelance Graphic Designer at Ottomatic Graphics

Managed freelance graphic designers ensuring clear communication and adherence to deadlines and creative standards. Provided photo retouching, compact disk design, point of purchase displays, layout, marketing and advertising copywriting, business card and logo design. Specialized in photo restoration and sport card design for youth leagues. Clients included Gospo Centric and B-rite music, Express Media, HBA, and Artisan Studios.

Retouch Specialist / Desktop Publishing at Graphic Art Service

Conducted quality control of color imagery and markups for magazine industry and ad production. Performed photo retouching and digital prepress for press-ready magazines using Presstouch. Managed page layout and digital stripping, liaised with customers and printers. Worked for high-profile magazines including Marie Claire, Town & Country, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and Cosmo Girl.

Art Director / Graphic Designer at Scott Sales Inc.

Managed design department and quality for print runs. Designed and laid out multistate gifts & souvenirs, screen printing designs, specialty items, catalogs, brochures, and sales flyers. Led advertising efforts and inventory management. Coordinated directly with customers and sales representatives. Worked with clients including Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr, Conway Twitty, and Gaylord Entertainment.

Quality Control Specialist / Image Editor Retoucher at LSC Communications

Responsible for inspecting, color correcting, and retouching images to ensure top quality for high-end products. Worked extensively with clients like Victoria’s Secret, National Geographic, and others. Oversaw quality assurance in collaboration with clients and vendors, handled proofing using Epson 7000 and 9000 printers, and managed daily shipping schedules and employee coordination.

Image Editor Retoucher Lead / Graphic Designer at The Harmon Group

Led image editing and retouching for the jewelry industry and catalog production. Coordinated with photographers, graphic designers, and management to ensure high-quality work on schedule. Clientele included Mephisto Shoes, I.B. Goodman Old Time Pottery, and Stuller. Responsibilities included masking, composite image creation, and final color evaluation.

Owner / Freelance Graphic Designer at Ottomatic Graphics

Managed freelance graphic designers, taking care of communication, setting expectations, and maintaining creative standards. Provided photo retouching, layout, design, and copywriting for marketing materials including business cards, logos, and sports card layouts. Clients included Gospo Centric, B-rite Music, and Artisan Studios.

Retouch Specialist / Desktop Publishing at Graphic Art Service

Handled quality control of color imagery and photo retouching for magazine production including high-profile magazines such as Marie Claire, Town & Country, Esquire, and Good Housekeeping. Managed digital prepress, page layout, and intervention between customers and printers for press-ready magazine content.

Art Director / Graphic Designer at Scott Sales Inc.

Managed all design department aspects including final print run quality control, layout and design of catalogs, brochures, and sales flyers. Responsible for advertising, inventory, and direct customer and sales representative interaction. Worked with clients like Loretta Lynn and George Jones.

Quality Control Specialist / Image Editor Retoucher at LSC Communications

Responsible for inspecting and ensuring the quality of client photos by evaluating contrast, neutrality, and tones. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to meet client expectations and perform advanced photo retouching and color correction using Photoshop for web and print production. Manage proofing and shipment logistics, including overseeing employees and coordinating FedEx and UPS deliveries. Client portfolio included leading brands like Victoria’s Secret and National Geographic.

Image Editor Retoucher Lead / Graphic Designer at The Harmon Group

Led image editing and retouching projects, coordinating with photographers, graphic designers, and management to meet deadlines and quality standards. Specialized in photo retouching and masking for the jewelry industry and catalog production. Responsible for final color grading and quality evaluation of images, working with clients such as Mephisto Shoes and Stuller.

Owner / Freelance Graphic Designer at Ottomatic Graphics

Managed a team of freelance graphic designers, setting expectations and ensuring project completion on schedule. Delivered photo retouching, layout, design, and copywriting for marketing and advertising materials including business cards, logos, flyers, and sports card design. Clients included Gospo Centric and B-rite music.

Retouch Specialist / Desktop Publishing at Graphic Art Service

Performed quality control of color imagery and photo retouching for magazine industry and ad production. Managed digital prepress, final quality control, page layout, and digital stripping. Interacted with customers and printers. Served high-profile magazine clients including Marie Claire, Town & Country, Esquire, and Cosmopolitan.

Art Director / Graphic Designer at Scott Sales Inc.

Managed the design department and oversaw quality for final print runs. Designed layouts for multi-state gifts & souvenirs, advertising materials, catalogs, brochures, and flyers. Directly interfaced with customers and sales representatives. Worked with clients including Loretta Lynn and George Jones.

Quality Control Specialist / Image Editor Retoucher at LSC Communications

Quality control inspection of client photos; evaluate images for contrast, neutrality, and tones; perform color correction and photo editing for high-end products; final color & retouching of image content; client work includes Victoria’s Secret, National Geographic, Dover Saddlery, Chadwick's, Wine Enthusiast; proficient in proofing and shipping; managed daily shipping schedules and supervised 3 employees.

Image Editor Retoucher Lead / Graphic Designer at The Harmon Group

Led image editing and retouching projects; coordinated with photographers, graphic designers, and management; retouching and masking for jewelry/catalog production; created composites and ensured image color consistency; client work includes Mephisto Shoes, I.B. Goodman Old Time Pottery, Peter Storm, Stuller, Diego Massimo; performed quality inspections and ensured on-schedule delivery.

Owner / Freelance Graphic Designer at Ottomatic Graphics

Owner / freelance graphic designer managing a team of freelancers; delivered photo retouching, layout and copy for marketing materials; produced business cards, logos, brochures; photo restoration and retouching; sport card design for youth leagues; clients included Gospo Centric, B-rite Music, Express Media, HBA, Artisan Studios.

Retouch Specialist / Desktop Publishing at Graphic Art Service

Quality control of color imagery and color markup; photo retouching for magazine industry and magazine ad production; digital prepress and final quality control for press-ready magazines using Presstouch; page layout and digital stripping; client work includes Marie Claire, Town & Country, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Redbook and Cosmo Girl.

Quality Control Specialist / Image Editor Retoucher at LSC Communications

Quality control and final retouching of client images for web and print; inspect photos for contrast and color, coordinate with QA teams, and manage proofs and shipping. Clients included Victoria’s Secret, National Geographic, Dover Saddlery, Chadwicks, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Proficient in Photoshop retouching, color correction, and print production; operated Epson proofing printers and led a small shipping team.

Image Editor Retoucher Lead / Graphic Designer at The Harmon Group

Led image editing and retouching projects; coordinated with photographers and designers to ensure timely, high-quality catalog production and jewelry photography retouching.

Owner / Freelance Graphic Designer at Ottomatic Graphics

Owner and lead designer managing freelancers, delivering photo retouching, layout, branding, and promotional materials; designed business cards, logos, fliers, and performed photo restoration and sports card layouts.

Retouch Specialist / Desktop Publishing at Graphic Art Service

Quality control of color imagery and color markup; photo retouching for magazine publishing; prepress and final quality control; page layout and digital stripping; client interaction.

Quality Control Specialist / Image Editor Retoucher at LSC Communications

Inspect client photos for quality; evaluate images for contrast, neutrality, and tones; perform color corrections and retouching to improve image quality for high-end products; participate in QA for clients and vendors; responsible for final color and retouching of image content; client work includes Victoria’s Secret, National Geographic, Dover Saddlery, Chad-wicks, Wine Enthusiast; retouching for web and print; proofing and shipping; proficient with Epson proofers and shipping coordination with FedEx/UPS; managed daily shipping and a team of over 3 employees.

Image Editor Lead / Graphic Designer at The Harmon Group

Coordinated with photographers, graphic designers, and management to ensure work was completed professionally and on schedule; photo retouching for jewelry/catalog production; masking and compositing; created composites to match layout; quality inspection of images from photographers and clients; responsible for final color of image content; clients included Mephisto Shoes, I.B. Goodman Old Time Pottery, Peter Storm, Stuller, Diego Massimo.

Owner / Freelance Graphic Designer at Ottomatic Graphics

Owner/freelance graphic designer; managed over freelancers; responsible for photo retouching, layout, and point-of-purchase display; design of business cards, logos, flyers; photo restoration and sport-card design; client work included Gospo Centric and B-rite Music, Express Media, HBA, Artisan Studios.

Retouch Specialist / Desktop Publishing at Graphic Art Service

Quality control of color imagery and color markup; photo retouching for magazine industry and magazine ad production; digital prepress and final quality control for press-ready magazines using Presstouch; page layout and digital stripping; client interaction with customers and printers; notable magazines include Marie Claire, Town & Country, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Redbook and Cosmo Girl.