MARC SHERIDAN

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

• Responsible for leading a team of designers while simultaneously managing my own workload and developing   processes that increase the effectiveness of the team.
• Ensuring billing is correct because installation very often happens before the paperwork can be written.
• Working with clients to determine their needs and advising appropriate materials to fit the negotiated budget.
• Developing lasting client relationships and ensuring consistent business for the company.
• Actively communicating with sub-contractors and clients to ensure that projects are on track and within budget.
• Where necessary, making the final decision regarding art, installation, and customer interaction.
• Acting as General Manager in the owners’ absence.

PROJECT MANAGER

• Promoted to Project Manager while continuing to serve as a designer.
• Designed the art, interacted with customers, negotiated pricing, coordinated with vendors for outsourced parts of   the project.
• Followed the project through to installation, problem solved during installations while not on-site, and coordinated     all aspects of the project to ensure completion.
• Applied and encouraged productivity and flexibility company wide despite tight deadlines and an ever-changing   priority list.
• Represented the company in all client interactions, face-to-face as well as email and phone.• Conceived of solutions quickly where organization, prioritization, and careful planning are essential while• Always remained calm under pressure.
• Generated excellent rapport with customers.
• Ensured client satisfaction in a highly competitive market.

DESIGNER

• Graphic Designer at one of Portland's sign companies, specializing in real estate and custom signs.
• Quickly increased the volume of work coming into the company.

DESIGNER

Graphic design and customer service for North County’s biggest sign company.

DESIGNER / PRODUCTION

DESIGNER / PRODUCTION

Graphic design and production. Responsible for all design, marketing, out-sourcing, wide-format printing, mounting, laminating, and installation. This business relied completely on me for all design and production.

Responsible for all graphic design and all stages of production including vinyl cutting and application, digital printing, cutting and application. This business relied completely on me for all design and production.

DESIGNER / MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Responsible for all graphic design and signage. Customer service and advice to help the company expand its market share and increase profits.