Kaitlyn Hansen

• Arrange designs within Sign Lab to ease vinyl installments, and produce the best yield of material.
• Correct any layout or spelling issues found within designs prior to cutting vinyl.
• Use discernment to select the appropriate color vinyl to meet design specifications.
• Cut, weed, tape and apply vinyl graphics to various substrates (acrylic, dibond, magnetic, windows, and vehicles).
• Prepare substrate via saw, stomp shear, or hand trimming with blade.
• Install vinyl graphics and signage on site.
• Laminate, trim/plot large print graphics.
• Occasional experience operating laser etching machine.
• Knowledge of Sign Lab, Illustrator, Summa plotter, laminator, and various vinyl types/applications (heat applied wall graphics, air release, high performance and intermediate).

• Manage work flow throughout paint booth.
• Competently apply and remove paint mask from bottles.
• Paint bottles after sand blasting specific to their design.
• Cut vinyl paint mask using Graphtec plotter.
• Monitor drying time, prioritize racks to ensure dry product for cleaning table.
• Maintain weekly inventory.
• Train new individuals on paint booth procedures.
• Float to different departments as needed.

While working at Mano's I have suggested and implemented different methods to aid in production time and product-waste management. This includes installing filing cabinets for the paint masks and creating "mock books" for product consistency.

I am also proficient in applying sand blasting film, sand blasting, packing and shipping.

• Prepare specialty beverages and food per specifications.

• Hand pull and press espresso shots for drink preparation.

• Work cohesively with fellow baristas to ensure quick, quality service.

• Restock/clean cream bar and sandwich table.

• Bake pastries in the morning, rotate old pastries off of shelf.

• Grind coffee beans, brew fresh coffee in intervals throughout the day.

• Clean/sanitize espresso machine at the end of the night, vacuum, mop and remove trash.