Yanni Robaina

Freelance Graphic Designer

2014 to Present

• Designed client artwork on a variety of different mediums
• Communicated with clients on design and deadline expectations
• Submitted proofs on art work for client approval
• Ensured that art was to client's satisfaction with follow-ups

Graphic Designer

Mirror Image Graphics LLC - Slidell, LA

April 2024 to July 2025

• Created and designed graphics for local businesses in the Northshore area in Louisiana including vehicle wrap designs, decals, stencils, signage, business cards, and other promotional materials
• Prepressed approved designs for print and installation
• Operated and performed weekly maintenance on various printers around the print shop
• Operated vinyl cutter for decals, stencils, and various printed jobs
• Communicated with production team and created proofs for final designs with installation instructions
• Assisted production team with installation of vehicle and sign wraps
• Provided customer service and created invoices for customers using Intuit QuickBooks

Graphic Designer / Printshop Associate

Universal Printing - New Orleans, LA

November 2022 to September 2023

• Create custom designs for customers based on their printing needs including business cards, programs, invitations, flyers, posters, banners, and other wide format prints
• Operate Xerox printers for print on a variety of different paper stocks
• Operate roll printer (Mimaki CV130) for wide format printing
• Provide customer service and information on printing via phone or in person

Graphic Designer/Prepress

Vivid Ink Graphics - New Orleans, LA

September 2021 to December 2021

• Designed, proofed, and prepared customer art for a variety of printed substrates
• Completed work in a timely manner to ensure deadlines were met
• Responded to any changes in production
• Collaborated with other team members in production
• Communicated with clients directly to discuss designs before going to press

Pre-press Technician

Solomon Group Productions - New Orleans, LA

September 2018 to March 2020

• Prepared client art work for high quality print and production
• Proofed art work and submitted to clients or management for approval
• Tracked print shop inventory and alerted management of low material quantities
• Operated vinyl cutter for designs that required production on adhesive vinyl
• Printed high quality photo prints on Aqueous roll printer
• Assisted team members in finishing department
• Performed printer maintenance and diagnostics

Graphic Design Lab Monitor Supervisor

Barry University - Miami Shores, FL

January 2015 to May 2018

• Managed small and large format printers to produce high quality student/faculty artwork
• Assisted Fine Arts students with a variety of computer and software questions revolving around the Adobe CC
• Performed day to day maintenance of lab environment including signing in/out students, cleaning, and replacing ink cartridges
• Oversaw activities of other lab monitors and replied to arising concerns
• Reported any lack of lab materials to manager

WWDB Integrated Marketing Internship

WWDB Integrated Marketing - Fort Lauderdale, FL

October 2017 to March 2018

• Assisted with file setup related to design and layouts
• Organizing and placing files in respective locations by name and dates
• Sketch design ideas and concepts for clients
• Helped design concepts for presentations

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Barry University - Miami Shores, FL

August 2014 to May 2018