A successful Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist with 10 years of experience, my specialties are in pre-press operation, large and small scale print, product design, and digital design. My experience has lead me to developing and implementing systems to reduce cost without reducing design quality, template creation and template manipulation, where I have consistently met or exceeded expectations on design deliverables. My most notable projects have been providing product displays for multiple trade-shows, product packaging, and new product releases for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and startups.…

Sarah Chirlin Vaks

A successful Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist with 10 years of experience, my specialties are in pre-press operation, large and small scale print, product design, and digital design. My experience has lead me to developing and implementing systems to reduce cost without reducing design quality, template creation and template manipulation, where I have consistently met or exceeded expectations on design deliverables. My most notable projects have been providing product displays for multiple trade-shows, product packaging, and new product releases for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and startups.…

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A successful Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist with 10 years of experience, my specialties are in pre-press operation, large and small scale print, product design, and digital design. My experience has lead me to developing and implementing systems to reduce cost without reducing design quality, template creation and template manipulation, where I have consistently met or exceeded expectations on design deliverables. My most notable projects have been providing product displays for multiple trade-shows, product packaging, and new product releases for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and startups.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer & Content Manager at Fiero Group
June 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
Led design direction and development of sales brochures, product templates, and marketing materials, contributing to year-over-year revenue growth (to date: $32,000). Created a final rendering template with a 360-degree view to streamline production, increasing builds per day. Built to-scale PSD templates for all products (60 ovens). Collaborated with MegaPrint on large-scale 3M vinyl applications for oven branding.
Brand & Package Designer at Mohawk Industries
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Collaborated on branded packaging for LVP vinyl plank flooring, displays, installation instructions, icons for packaging, and marketing materials for Menards and Home Depot displays under Quick Step and Mohawk. Created PowerPoint presentations, sales sheets, and product sample cards to support North American sales teams. Produced large-scale banners, displays, and brochures for trade shows. Prepared branded templates for Mohawk sub-brands in InDesign and PowerPoint.
Contract Designer & Consultant at Snapdragon Hemp
June 1, 2016 - October 28, 2025
Led redesign and branding for Snapdragon Hemp: logo redesign, brand colors, font hierarchy, and marketing materials for Instagram. Created EDDM mailers, edited store introduction video, and designed billboards for Cookeville and Highland Park locations. Assisted Chattanooga, TN and Winchester, TN Airbnb hosts with business cards, promotional videos, QR flyers, and photography; produced print and digital assets for Open House events and Zillow/social campaigns. Designed banners, tri-folds, and business cards for a PCB company trade show in Silicon Valley. Co-wrote and illustrated a 48-page children’s book, The N.T.C. Krew & Chemobot - The Origin Story.
Creative Director & Marketing Specialist at eBranding, inc. (Le Coucou)
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Produced, staged, and edited product photos and How-To videos for marketing campaigns, online storefronts, Amazon storefront, YouTube, and Facebook. Leveraged Facebook marketing to drive sales to the Amazon product page. Led promotions for Le Coucou air fryer, achieving a complete product sell-out within 7 months of the first campaign.
Pre-Press Operator & In-House Graphic Designer at RoloData Printing
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Worked with clients to create eye-catching mailing advertisements; ensured CMYK color management, TIFF/JPEG formats, proper bleed/cut settings, and 300 DPI for print quality. Assisted lead press operator on multiple projects, including preparing Harvard Theaters’ Beauty and the Beast playbills.
Advertising Sales Associate & Design Assistant at Nantucket Inquirer & Mirror
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Exceeded monthly quota by selling $1,500 in newspaper ad space; collaborated with in-house design team to craft ads and slogans, notably the Father’s Day campaign 'Real Men Wear REDS' which continues to run. Provided slogans for ads.

Education

Associates Degree: Graphic Design & Integrated Media at North Shore Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Other, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services