Sign Maker Resume Dawson Pena Sign Maker (702) 555-4186 dawson.pena@example.com linkedin.com/example/dawsonpena North Las Vegas, NV 89030 STRENGTHS Production Accuracy Pre press checks caught scale, color, typography, bleed, and cut path issues before shop production began. Field Installation Site measurements and material staging helped crews complete building, parking, vehicle, and fence installations smoothly. Customer Consultation Project contacts received practical guidance on placement, readability, materials, dimensions, and realistic turnaround needs. Regulatory Awareness MUTCD and ADA requirements guided roadway, accessibility, parking, and building graphics during everyday production work. Safe Equipment Use Shop and field assignments built confidence with ladders, lifts, hand tools, power tools, and material handling. Resource Planning Material estimates and inventory records gave supervisors clearer visibility into supplies, job costs, and replenishment. SKILLS Sign Fabrication Sign Installation Sign Repair Vector Graphics Digital Pre Press Wide Format Printing Laser Engraving Vinyl Graphics Fleet Decals MUTCD ADA Signage Material Estimating Inventory Control Work Orders Customer Consultation LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 5.6 Years Sign Maker at Desert Line Signworks (3.3 Years) Sign Fabrication Technician at Mojave Graphics & Fabrication (2.2 Years) SUMMARY Sign Maker with five years of experience producing, installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial and transportation signage in shop and field settings. Brings four years of vector graphics, digital pre press , wide format printing , plotter cutting, vinyl graphics, and laser engraving experience. Translates customer requests into print ready artwork, fabricated signs, maps, visual aids, fleet decals, name plates, and durable installed graphics. Applies MUTCD and ADA requirements across roadway, parking, building, vehicle, and public facing sign systems. Handles material estimates, work orders, inventory records, installation planning, and field repairs with careful attention to safety. Holds a valid Nevada Class C driver's license and works confidently with hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and work vehicles. EXPERIENCE Sign Maker Desert Line Signworks May 2023 - Present North Las Vegas, NV Supports commercial and transportation signage from customer consultation through vector artwork , digital pre press, fabrication, installation, repair, and material tracking. Works across shop, field, parking, building, vehicle, and public infrastructure settings while applying MUTCD and ADA requirements. Produced regulatory, directional, facility, parking, and identification signs from approved work orders. Built print ready vector files for wide format printers and plotter cut vinyl output. Applied MUTCD and ADA requirements across roadway, parking, accessibility, and building sign projects. Installed and repaired signs on buildings , fences, parking structures, posts, and vehicles. Estimated substrates, vinyl, hardware, fasteners, and supplies for active work orders . Consulted with project contacts on dimensions, placement, readability, materials, and turnaround needs. Sign Fabrication Technician Mojave Graphics & Fabrication January 2021 - April 2023 Henderson, NV Handled interior and exterior sign fabrication, artwork preparation, engraving, fleet graphics, repairs, and field installation support. Built practical experience with production equipment, job records, material staging, site measurements, and safe shop operations. Fabricated interior and exterior signs , fleet decals , name plates, and wayfinding graphics. Prepared vector artwork with clean paths, scale checks, cut lines, and pre press review. Repaired sign faces, posts, mounting hardware, and applied graphics for safe service. Operated drill presses, band saws, hand tools , power tools , and sign shop equipment. Tracked materials and completed work by job number for inventory and job costing. Supported field crews with measurements, material staging, vehicle loading, and installation sequencing. PROJECTS Transportation Signage Production 2023 Produced coordinated regulatory, directional, parking, and facility graphics through artwork preparation, fabrication, installation, and repair. Applied sign design fundamentals, MUTCD guidance, ADA requirements, durable materials, and field safety practices. Fleet Graphics and Engraving 2022 Created fleet decals, desk name plates, awards, and engraved graphics using vector preparation, vinyl application, laser engraving, material selection, and finishing methods suited for clear identification and lasting service. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by supervisors for dependable sign production, repair support, and accurate work order completion. Selected for independent field assignments after building strong fabrication, installation, and equipment safety skills. Earned trust from project contacts through clear consultations and practical material recommendations. EDUCATION High School Diploma Canyon Springs High School GPA: 3.0 2020 North Las Vegas, NV Coursework: Technical drawing, design fundamentals, workplace safety, computer applications CERTIFICATIONS Nevada Class C Driver's License 2026 OSHA 10 Hour General Industry 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Vector Graphics: Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, vector paths Digital Pre Press: Print ready files, bleeds, cut lines Wide Format Printing: Wide format printers, plotters, vinyl cutters Laser Engraving: Laser engravers, name plates, awards Sign Fabrication: Substrates, vinyl, hardware, finishing Regulatory Standards: MUTCD, ADA signage, FAA AC 150/5340-18G Field Installation: Buildings, fences, parking structures, vehicles Material Handling: Material estimates, supply collection, inventory Shop Equipment: Drill presses, band saws, hand tools Access Equipment: Boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, ladders Safety Practices: OSHA, shop safety, lift safety Documentation: Work orders, completion records, material usage Transportation Graphics: Fleet decals, maps, visual aids Airport Signage: Regulatory signs, operational messaging, secure areas Customer Service: Requirement consultation, project coordination, field communication SKILLS Sign Fabrication Sign Installation Sign Repair Vector Graphics Digital Pre Press Wide Format Printing Laser Engraving Vinyl Graphics Fleet Decals MUTCD ADA Signage Material Estimating Inventory Control Work Orders Customer Consultation PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Professional sign making community, focused on fabrication quality, safe installation, and current production methods. Nevada transportation and public infrastructure work, supporting clear communication through durable visual systems. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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