Resume

Patrick Mapes: Production Specialist & Designer

Work

June 2018 - Present

Senior Production Specialist

Monigle

Develop and execute all branding materials by preparing and finalizing creative assets for print, digital, and environmental applications.

Build and launch brand campaigns for clients across industries, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality creative assets.

Collaborate with creative directors, designers, copywriters, and account managers to translate brand strategies into cohesive deliverables across digital, print, and experiential platforms.

Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications, brand standards, and production deadlines.

Build top-of-the-line PowerPoint templates that align with brand guidelines and elevate client presentations. Develop flexible, easy-to-use master slides with custom typography, color palettes, iconography, and layout systems tailored to each brand’s visual identity. All optimized for both design integrity and user accessibility.

Streamline internal processes, improve resource allocation, and introduce project management tools to enhance team efficiency.

Review files for accuracy, perform prepress and quality checks, and execute color proofing, mockups, and mechanicals.

Manage asset versioning, file organization, and uploads for client delivery.

July 2012 - May 2018

Production Specialist & Designer

The Integer Group

Strategic development, conceptualization, design and production of marketing materials.

Manage and work directly with freelance artists to ensure project quality and completion.

Working with team members to ensure all elements are created to meet existing brand standards.

Team Lead on Naked Juice & Visa projects.

Co-lead for Kellogg’s, Proctor & Gamble, and Johnson & Johnson art teams.

Responsible for building print & digital files to required Integer standards.

Meeting required project deadlines and managing production projects for all clients.

Manage and operate Pressure Controlled Electronic Die Cutting machine. Cut and create 3D mock-ups to verify graphic orientation for production and client presentation.

July 2010 - July 2012

Freelance Graphic Designer

The Integer Group

Building print & digital files for all Integer clients to specs & requirements.

Designed to existing brand standards, electronic file layout, and production of projects in quick turn iXpress Department.

Building production files for Kellogg’s, Proctor & Gamble and MillerCoors production teams.

August 2005 - July 2010

Graphic Designer & Production Manager

Stortz Design

Strategic development, conceptualization, design and production for annual reports, postcards, logos, business cards, envelopes, letterhead, billboards, brochures, trifolds, newsletters, packaging, vehicles, print advertisements, catalogs and other projects.

Presented creative work to clients, worked closely with other agency departments to develop strategy and deliver great creative results that increased client revenue.

Managed layout, pre-press and production of all projects – Managed ad flow and placement of ads, communicated with clients and art director to meet design and production objectives.

Responsible for photo editing and retouching art for file production.

Education

2001 - 2005

BA - Visual Arts & Graphic Design

University of Northern Colorado

Volunteer

September 2020 - Present

Board Member

Denver Trout Unlimited

Organized and managed our annual fundraiser fishing tournament to benefit the restoration & protection of the South Platte River through Denver. (2021-2025)

Responsibilities included securing venue and permits, recruiting and managing volunteers, developing & creating all marketing strategies (social media, print, and outreach), coordinating sponsorships and donations, and overseeing event logistics.

Managed budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure smooth execution.

Engaged with community stakeholders to boost attendance and exceeded fundraising goals through strategic planning, donor engagement, and compelling communication.

The last 3 years have resulted in record-breaking fundraising totals, surpassing previous benchmarks of the 20 year tournament, and significantly expanding donor support.