~ Graphic Designer specializing in Print Design ~
Print Marketing Specialist ~ Prepress Process ~ Print Estimator ~ Print Production ~ Digital Press Operator
(digital marketing & design as well)
~ Jennifer Jensen Portfolio ~
Direct Hire/Short Term: (continued doing freelance work during direct hire positions)
Creative Apparel Concepts - Golden Valley, MN (on-site)
Apparel Print Production & Inventory Manager/Kornit Press Operator & Technician
09/2022 - 09/2023
Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a
Kornit digital direct-to-garment (DTG) printer:
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High-Quality Garment Printing – Ensures precise prints on t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more
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Accurate Garment Loading – Properly positions garments for optimal print results
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Print Settings Management – Adjusts settings for consistency and quality
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Quality Monitoring – Continuously checks print quality during production
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Basic Troubleshooting – Resolves minor issues to maintain workflow efficiency
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Attention to Detail – Maintains accuracy and consistency across all prints
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Mechanical Aptitude Required – Understands equipment operation and maintenance
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Graphic File Familiarity – Works with basic graphic file formats and computer systems
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Safety & Quality Standards – Follows protocols to ensure safe and efficient production
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Inventory Management – Oversees stock of clothing items in retail or warehouse settings
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Shipment Handling – Receives and processes incoming merchandise
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Inventory Tracking – Monitors stock levels to ensure accuracy and availability
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Physical Counts – Conducts regular counts to reconcile inventory records
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Accurate Product Data – Maintains up-to-date information on all items
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Supplier Coordination – Works with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels
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Stock Optimization – Balances inventory to avoid overstock and stockouts
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Sales Demand Alignment – Ensures inventory meets customer needs and sales goals
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Apparel Industry Focus – Tailors inventory practices to clothing retail standards




Imagine Printing Solutions-Shakopee, MN (on-site)
HP Indigo Digital Press Operator
02/2021 - 10/2021
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Order processing from online ordering system, data entry for billing, filter orders to two departments
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HP Indigo Press operator: Reads and interprets work orders to ensure product specifications, quality and tolerance levels are met in a timely fashion
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Inspects printed material during production and changes controls to correct printing mistakes
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Implements procedures and processes workflows autonomously: operate cutters and folders as well (finishing equipment)
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Preform daily, weekly maintenance on press
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Level 1/2 HP Indigo press operator skills:
Change press consumable parts when applicable-PIP; Ink Bids and tanks; Blanket; Filters; Charge roller parts and cleaning station parts; Impression paper
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Trouble shooting press operating issues and print quality issues (banding; scratching; etc)
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Demonstrate advanced level knowledge of paper substrate
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Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards
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File rendering processing and proof processing on specific orders




The Bernard Group (SmartPress Division) - Chanhassen, MN (on-site)
Small Format Press Operator
10/2018 - 08/2019
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Operation of small format print devices
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Xerox Versant 80; Oki; i Jet (Printers)
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Operating EFI Fiery Command workstation (RIP software)
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Operating Adobe Acrobat for print applications
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Operating Citron Navigator Harlequin RIP & Workflow software
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Operating Small Format print devices to full capacity
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Daily maintenance of the tools and machines; Minor printer repairs and technical issues
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Quality control of final prints
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Envelope inventory control/stock and labeling
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Color management press quality maintenance/checks




EXIT Realty Rochester - Rochester, MN (on-site & real estate locations)
Marketing Coordinator/Graphic Designer/Photographer
08/2019 - 11/2020
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Managed, created and produced social media marketing for agents and broker/owner
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Agent marketing: email and direct mail for listings
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Custom listing presentations, open house announcements etc. (Constant Contact, Xpress Docs, Adobe InDesign, Canva)
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Facebook business page management-Posts and Ads
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Graphic Design for print and digital media
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Office/recruiting marketing: print and online
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Build LinkedIn profile for office
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Answering incoming calls; Clerical tasks; Front Desk operations
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Design print marketing products, AE: business cards; flyers




European Roasterie, Inc - Le Center, MN (on-site)
Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer; Print Design Specialist
10/2021 - 08/2022
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Marketing Manager
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Pre-press Production Artist
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Graphic Designer (ERI & Customer designs)
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White & Private Label Manager
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Print Production Manager/Specialist
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Manage marketing on social media platforms
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Content Manager/Creator
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Website design & maintenance
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SEO/Analytics
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Product Photography
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Label & Packaging Designer
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Label Design-FDA; USDA; Fairtrade standards




Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty - Rochester, MN (corporate office on-site)
Marketing Support Specialist
07/2017 - 06/2018
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Agent marketing: email and direct mail for listings
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Custom listing presentations, open house announcements etc. (Constant Contact, Xpress Docs, Adobe Creative Suite/cloud, InTouch etc.)
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Facebook business page management - Posts and Ads
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Property photography - editing, post production, uploading to MLS or other web based sites
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Graphic Design for print and digital media
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Office/recruiting marketing: print and online
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Internal Communications creation
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Agent one-on-ones training and marketing strategy plans
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Review marketing materials for compliance and brand standards
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Manage and monitor all office social media
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Web design/Social media marketing/Video production & editing
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Transaction processing; e-Filing; Earnest money processing; Administrative assistant



