This Ginger's Track Record & Resume

Education

Collins College | Bachelor of Visual Arts in Graphic Design & Visual Communications, cum laude | Graduate April 2013

Experience

TeeJay's GingerMade Creations – Proprietor & Household Operations Manager | Currently Based in NC | Available Nationwide (Goal Market: Arizona) | Oct 2025 – Present

• Launched and managed a multi-faceted custom e-commerce shop, portfolio, and creative services brand.

• Direct all business operations, including client consultations, pricing, financial tracking, and platform design.

• Oversee full-scale production workflows across handmade crafts, digital graphics layouts, and print brokerage.

• Direct daily household logistics, multi-person scheduling, and milestone management as a Stay-at-Home Mom.

• Model responsible work ethic, community service, and operational stamina for my family behind the scenes.

Fry's Food Stores – Price Integrity, Lead Roles & Operations Clerk | Avondale, AZ | Aug 2019 – Oct 2025

(Note: Feb 2024 – Dec 2024 away for First-Time Mom stay-at-home stint)

• Price Integrity Coordinator: Maintained absolute accuracy of pricing systems, audits, and compliance tags across dynamic departments.

• Liquor Lead: Managed high-compliance inventory, handled vendor receiving, organized displays, and drove specialized category sales.

• Dairy Lead: Overlooked inventory logistics, rotated time-sensitive stock, managed strict temperature logs, and reduced product shrinkage.

• Overnight Grocery Clerk: Managed demanding night-crew freight logistics, processed inventory trucks, and maintained high operational stamina.

• All Purpose Clerk: Executed cross-functional daily store workflows, heavy retail logistics, and versatile behind-the-scenes troubleshooting.

azpro group – Production Designer & Preflight Specialist | Avondale, AZ | June 2016 – June 2019

• Managed complex preflight file verification and technical design setups.

• Manipulated and prepared intricate vector artwork using Adobe Creative Suite.

• Provided thorough, cost-effective digital and physical finalization methods.

• Coordinated directly with client services to streamline project communication.

• Maintained strict adherence to company workflows and design project timelines.

• Met demanding proofing schedules and production delivery deadlines consistently.

azpro group – Zund & Print Operator Specialist | Avondale, AZ | Oct 2013 – June 2016

• Maintained absolute quality control across high-volume production streams.

• Operated digital printing systems and automated Zund flatbed routers.

• Maintained rapid, consistent workflow paces under tight project deadlines.

• Utilized specialized production software to meet exact manufacturing specs.

• Executed complex fabrication tasks independently during demanding night-crew shifts.

• Applied active creative problem-solving to protect product safety and quality.

SunState Marketing Solutions | Scottsdale, AZ | March 2012 – March 2013

• Preflighted files and managed technical layouts for print-ready production.

• Designed versatile corporate visual assets from mailers to tradeshow banners.

• Balanced strict multi-client design deadlines with rigorous quality control.

• Managed incoming client communications and direct phone system routing.

• Maintained precise digital filing structures and physical workspace organization.

Community Involvement

Hurricane Helene Community Relief | Crisis Communications & Design Volunteer | Oct 2024 – Dec 2024

• Developed and updated critical resource posters continuously throughout a two-month emergency response window.

• Coordinated directly with on-the-ground relief networks to keep public aid and supply graphics completely current.

• Optimized layout designs for rapid digital distribution and high-visibility physical printing in disaster areas.

• Utilized professional file management to streamline and organize complex public information streams under pressure.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley | Graphic Design Volunteer | 2011 – 2012

• Developed engaging marketing graphics and visual layouts for local youth community programs.

• Designed promotional print materials and event assets to support organizational outreach.

• Collaborated with club staff to translate program goals into creative visual concepts.

Rockstar Dog Rescue | Animal Care & Logistics Volunteer | 2012 (4 Months)

• Managed daily animal care schedules, shelter maintenance, and front-facing adoption coordination.

• Maintained organized facilities to support high-efficiency volunteer workflows and animal safety.

• Assisted behind the scenes with community public outreach and animal handling logistics.

Skills

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Email: GingerMadeCreations@gmail.com | Ph: 480.721.1670