Matthew Leger

Worked full-time on site for major religious organization providing global health, disaster relief, education and other services around the world. Processed and shipped orders from local and regional conferences for shipments of brochures, stationery, swag items and other collateral. Oversaw bidding, selection and production processes for several vendors producing these materials as well as other items. Added/tagged images for agency asset storage.
*** Significant Deliverables ***:
• Redesigned collateral/swag processing system for improved efficiency
• Created internal photo archive and designed structure for categorizing and tagging images
• Designed and built agency Standard Operating Procedure document template and wrote 1st document
• Redesigned online collateral ordering form for updated products, easier use and processing
• Designed and drafted ordering procedure document for annual General Conference

Atlanta, GA, 3/2003 to 6/2013; Mbabane, Swaziland, 6/2013 to 2/2017; Atlanta, 2/17 to 1/18; 10/17/2019 to 1/13/2020
Provided design, illustration and production services for contract work and freelance clients in the metro Atlanta area part-time and full-time. Previously worked in Africa and remotely for clients in in the US and United Kingdom. Also performed temporary assignments for Atlanta-area staffing agencies and my own clients.
*** Major accomplishments: ***
• Designed promotional package for local printing company including die-cut box, inserts & 4-pg. brochure
• Designed investor handout and slide deck for launch of aviation company based in the Bahamas
• Produced communications materials for HIV/AIDS program (brochure, banner, letterhead, HTML pages)
• Worked as editor of Embassy newsletter, wrote articles and edited text/image submissions
• Created and produced full-color brochures for remote freelance clients in U.S., Ireland and the UK
• Designed T-shirt and CD artwork, E-book covers for freelance clients

Worked as production designer, prepress operator and later platesetter for major Atlanta printing company before and after it was acquired by a Florida-based competitor in April 2018. Created and edited designs for clients including printed material, banners, die-cut wall signage and promotional items.
*** Principal Achievements ***:
• Designed promotional package for employer, including glossy die-cut box, inserts & 4-pg. brochure
• Achieved proficiency in use of Kodak Magnus and Fuji platesetting machines and controlling software
• Checked & plated large sets of warehouse-club pull cards for 3rd-party client on tight deadline
• Produced complex press layouts with Kodak Prinergy/Preps and SmartStream imposition software
• Created online schedule and labels for plates to improve communication and efficiency in production

Performed design, production and bindery services as well as assisting with customer database and shop duties for recently relocated franchise printing shop through change in ownership. Projects delivered: * Created and produced original 13-month store calendar for marketing distribution to clients * Oversaw design and production of products for several weddings, including invitations and mailings using variable data printing, as well as table signage and program cards * Designed/produced print brochures, presentation folders, web pages and vehicle signage * Built HTML-based e-mail layouts for direct mailings with hand-coding and Adobe Creative Cloud software

Served as in-house design and production artist for high-volume printer with clients in hospitality, restaurants and organized labor. Created creative packaging, print promotional materials and interactive PDFs from initial concept to final production for digital and press printing. All work on iMacs with Adobe Creative Suite 4/5. Key contributions: * Executed complex custom die-cut design for local hospital auxiliary annual event program * Established style sheets, standard procedures and instruction sheets on processes for co-workers * Trained in use of software for direct-to-plate imposition and digital pad numbering * Generated PDF forms for client use in ordering standard business cards via e-mail submission * Constructed studio setup for product photography, took and processed photos for company website Information on jobs held prior to 2008 available upon request.