Résumé - troy monroe stacey

27012 big rapids loop, unit 31
valencia, california 91354
818 522 4924
mail@troymonroestacey.com
qualifications
SOFTWARE:
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
QuarkXPress
NewTek LightWave
MacroMedia FreeHand
Articulate Engage & Quizmaker
résumé
I have made a career of marketing, design and prepress since 1986. I started as a paste-up artist, changing with the industry over the years. My background ranges
throughout all functions of production, including mock-ups, layout, typesetting, typography, lithographic camera, paste-up, trapping, color-keys, MatchPrints, and even
some bindery. Though many of these skills are obsolete, they have provided me with a clear understanding of their digital equivalents. I’ve developed a good sense for
bringing projects from ideas, whether mine or not, to finished quality products.
I am regularly involved with all project phases: starting from personally listening to client’s needs/goals, developing concepts, project design and coordination, to
scanning, photography, layout and typography, then to imposition, trapping, film generation, computer-to-plate technologies and pressroom checks. Working closely
with press operators for many years, I have honed my skills and knowledge in 4-color process, thereby completing my practical understanding of color theory and
correction. Now, my long experience in color print design has made for an easy transition to the internet and web environment.
Beyond the press, I grew further into conceptual design by branching out into corporate marketing, making great strides in many other related areas such as creating
continuing education content, market research analysis, tradeshow display design and construction, specific product management, technical writing, internet-based
application development with both local and overseas development teams as well as visual communication techniques within a corporate structure. Most recently I’ve
been coordinating efforts between marketing, research and development, and manufacturing production to effectively develop new commercial products.
Other various related talents include a working knowledge of professional photography and lighting, three-dimensional photo-realistic rendered animation and
illustration, ability to read blueprints and technical drawings/schematics, and some basic engineering experience.
employment
May 2011 – Present
October 2008 – March 2011
Second Glance Graphics
Valencia, 818-522-4924
Owner/Graphic Designer
Our services involve creative concept development for a broad range of media, such as websites, user interface/user experience,
online and traditional marketing, branding and identity, artistic and technical illustrations, video formats, product packaging,
tradeshows, print. Typical project development would start with client briefing, then market and online research, sketching or
storyboarding, conceptualization, revise, present, and support. During this time I have also accomplished several professional
improvement studies, including visual communications, advanced color principles, grid theory, application intuitiveness, and
direct market strategies.
Lighting Control & Design, an Acuity Brands Company
Chatsworth, 323-226-0000
Senior Graphic Designer
Fulfilling the role of Senior Graphic Designer in the marketing department was only a small portion of the actual tasks I
performed due to the acquisition of LC&D by Acuity Brands just two months after my hire. In addition to the typical traditional
design for all types of media, I also wrote and developed illustrations for corporate and technical training largely needed
to educate over 90 nationwide representative agencies on unfamiliar equipment, worked with web developers to create
applications for web including writing use cases and usability reports, mechanical and visual design for tradeshow displays,
e-learning content, product development, marketing research analysis, implementation of marketing strategy, presentation
creation for many different departments and technical documentation. Training courses completed include product
development workflow, online application establishment, presentation advancement, application/interface usability refinement,
and e-training methodologies.

employment C O N T I N U E D
September 2007 – September 2008 Warren Printing and Mailing, Inc.
Eagle Rock, 323-258-2621
Senior Designer
A well-established printing and direct mail marketing company, Warren Printing has seen a recent rapid growth in clients
seeking more creative design. With my experience in pre-press, graphic design and marketing strategy, I was a suitable
candidate to handle their existing production, provide in-house creative talent and effectively develop future marketing
concepts. My role involved restructuring the pre-press procedures, research and recommend software/hardware/equipment
to more efficiently produce new product, and provide inspired design to clients and agencies. Additionally I personally created
entire new branding for the company, including new logo design, print media, and website development.
August 2006 – September 2007
August 1993 – August 2006
February 2000 – March 2001
November 1992 – April 1993
February 1991 – January 1993
August 1990 – January 1991
Freelance
Macson Printing and Lithography
Glendale, 818-242-1146
Art Director/Senior Designer
Duties included oversight of pre-press department and design department, project coordination between in-house resources,
external agencies and vendors, keeping projects on-time and within budget, quality control for press operations, and developing
and presenting creative concepts and marketing strategies to clients. Over my 13 years at Macson, I lead the formation of
the pre-press department, their award-winning design department, and eventually assisted with implementation of the
computer-to-plate system. We grew from simple photographic typography and paste-up to a fully capable art and production
company competing with advertising agencies, and sometimes branching into motion graphics and web design competing
with advertising agencies. Working closely with agencies, marketing departments and our own press gave me a complete
understanding of many types of print media projects, including magazine and newsprint advertising, billboard advertising,
product packaging, posters, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, presentation folders, mailers, et cetera. I personally worked
with clients such as Avery Dennison, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Barlow Respiratory Hospital, Glendale Adventist
Hospital, Burger King, Tony Roma’s, Roadhouse Grill, 7-Up Bottling, Los Angeles Community College District, Frank D.
Lanterman Regional Center, Clear Channel Communications, Warner Bros. Studios, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Alisa Ann Ruch
Burn Foundation, House Ear Institute, Aptiv Digital and Veteran’s Administration.
Pace Litho
City of Industry, 800-350-7890
Part Time Pre-Press
Working with pre-press production department, scanning and color correction, overseeing film production, quality control,
project development, and press checks.
American Wholesale Thermographers
Burbank, 800-995-7254
Lead Designer
In-house design department in charge of catalog development, I lead the design staff in the creation of marketing tools,
catalogs and mailers, as well as establishing the artwork library structure and digital plate technology eventually streamlining
the entire process from ordering, through layout, to press.
American Speedy Printers
Northridge and Canoga Park, (no longer in business)
Lead Designer
Headed the art department of two separate American Speedy Locations, govern production staff, met with clients to provide
creative direction for a variety of print media projects.
Ocean Specialties West Coast, Inc.
Chatsworth, (no longer in business)
Graphic Artist
Design artwork for promotional and specialty items such as mugs, frisbees, pens, et cetera.

employment C O N T I N U E D
April 1989 – June 1990
Associated Desert Shoppers, Inc.
Palm Desert, 760-346-8486
Graphic Artist
Designed advertising and facilitated the conversion from traditional layout and paste-up to a networked, computerized art
department. Assisted with the creation of various workflow procedures and training of personnel.
September 1988 – April 1989
November 1987 – September 1988
December 1986 – November 1987
Entertainer Magazine
Palm Springs, 760-322-8889
Designer
Prior to my employment, The Entertainer was a tabloid insert in The Desert Sun, the local newspaper for Palm Springs and the
Coachella Valley. I assisted in the transformation to a stand-alone, subscription-based publication no longer a section of the
newspaper. Developed the new look of the magazine and designed advertising.
Cooper Architectural Signs, Inc.
Sun Valley, (no longer in business)
Production Artist
Paste-up and layout of many types of signage. Computer typesetting, 50 inch STAT camera. Eventually assisted project manager
and draftsmans on several high-profile project including Anaheim Hilton & Towers, Chevron El Segundo Refinery and Westin
Bonaventure Hotel.
Denyo Advertising
Yucca Valley, (no longer in business)
Internship / Production Artist
Where I got my start. Learned paste-up, layout, typography and computer typesetting, lineart and halftoning using PMT camera
and fundamentals of artwork and design intended for reproduction. Developed the basics of client interaction and creating
concepts based on client input, following through to final product.
education
High School Diploma:
Commercial Art Trade:
Other Training:
Yucca Valley High School, Class of 1986. Art, Computer Science, Architectural and Mechanical Drafting
West Valley Occupational Center, 1988–89. Commercial Art, Illustration
Color Theory, Pagination and Imposition, CTP Workflow, HP Indigo Workflow, Product Development Workflow, Online
Application Establishment, Presentation Advancement, Application/Interface Usability Refinement, e-Training Methodologies,
Visual Communications, Advanced Color Principles, Grid Theory, Application Intuitiveness, Direct Marketing Strategies
organizations
Member: AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts), since 2007
Regular Attendee: SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques), annually since 1994
Subscriber: Communication Arts magazine, since 2005
references
Jeff Taylor 323-496-9755
Thomas Kopacka 661-297-7080
Ed Corcoran 818-599-5255