Lori K. Cummings

Summary

A value-added team player with extensive knowledge in electronic forms composition and processing, DocuMerge, diverse font types and characteristics, digital print, graphic art and photography, PDF creations, image enhancement, color-matching, desktop publishing, Power Point presentations, HTML website layout and design; excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.

 

 

Experience

Electronic Forms Developer

OneBeacon Insurance Company, Canton, MA  5/06 – present

 

 

 

·    Converting and creating 2 electronic document libraries (EDLs) of approximately 5000 policy forms and "formlets".  Implementing updated True type fonts in a Windows XP environment and FNT font files on a Xerox DocuMerge printer.  Converting each form individually into a Word document, reformatting the layout, and inserting new BPSD (Boiler Plate Space Definition) variable data tags using Oracle Tag Commander.  Printing Metacode with Oracle Print Commander and Virtual Raster Printer.  Loading the metacode onto the mainframe using Oracle’s VLAM COMMANDER for future concatenation during the DocuMerge cycle at print.

·    Editing and running Job Control Language (JCL) scripts via Attachmate Enterprise to update the DocM database of forms information and to output forms to a Xerox DocuMerge printer.

·    Updating and maintaining font matching tables and the INI file required to rastorize fonts from their True Type vector origin and ensure proper output of the FNT bitmap fonts on the Xerox printer.

·    Creating mock-up samples for new forms based on the needs of internal and external customers.

 

 

 

Technical Writer / Electronic Document Specialist / Graphic Artist

Citizens Bank, Providence, RI  1/05 – 6/05, 11/05 – 1/06

 

 

 

·    Coordinated and then wrote or edited System Configuration Profiles for the manager of Technology Integration.  Detailed all specifics of the servers, software, and disaster recovery procedures for 10 websites that were being migrated from Charter One Mortgage to the Citizens Financial Group domain.

·    Conducted the remediation of approximately 600 documents and forms for both the Cash Management and International Banking Divisions.

·    Rebranded and multi-branded the new Citizens Bank and Charter One corporate identity brands within the expanded Citizens Financial Group.

·    Remediated for specific geographic locations across both customer-facing and internal touch point channels.

·    Replaced or created screen shots of forms and Internet applications for use within product guides and manuals.

·    Tracked progression of all documents and forms, reporting percentages in bi-weekly meetings for change control process and workflow progression.

·    Participated in the setup and use of the SharePoint Internet Portal for storing and tracking all documents, approvals, rejections and corrections.

·    Worked with the marketing division to gather appropriate directives for updating the documents and forms with the most current “look and feel” of the new brands.

·    Corrected content for out of date, incorrect or inaccurate information based on information received during face-to-face meetings with product managers across all product lines.

·    Identified the appropriate changes to be remediated within each of approximately 300 documents for the Cash Management group.

·    Performed a site survey and compiled an inventory of the documents and forms found within the International Intranet; documented the appropriate changes to be remediated within each of almost 300 documents.

·    Remediated two printed manuals for the Special Assets Division.

 

 

 

Design Coordinator/Graphic Artist (Stop & Shop Supermarkets)

Signs, Sealed & Delivered, Smithfield, RI   2/04 – 9/04

 

Samples: http://www.webdiva.com/graphicart.html

 

·     Designed and prepared large digital format graphics (up to 16’ x 6’).

·     Visually matched client-specified TOYO, Pantone, and Benjamin Moore colors in paint and digital formats.

·     Edited and verified all art prior to fabrication.

·     Worked directly with the sign manufacturing teams to produce seamless, laminated décor signage installed on rear-mounted tracks for a clean, smooth finish.

·     Ordered and followed all signage programs from start to finish.

·     Tracked progress of at least 10 stores at a time with a minimum of 25-30 items per store.

·     Met with sales staff and design manager to determine needs of a specific location.

·     Achieved expected results by working closely with vendors during fabrication processes.

·     Documented and recorded installations – during and after installation was complete.

·     Created and updated Web Site and printed materials.

 

 

 

Freelance Graphic Artist

Cranston, RI    1/01 – 2/04

 

 

 

·      Designed and developed commercial logos and labels for online and print use.

·      Designed and developed creative HTML-based web sites.

 

 

 

Electronic Document and Graphic Specialist

Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Irving, TX    11/98 – 12/00

 

 

 

·     Designed, created, captured and edited digital images of more than 15 clinical diagnostic instruments and their 5000+ components for a proprietary CD-ROM and Intranet tool called the “Field Replacement Unit Database”.  The project and its team won 1999 Best in Division awards.

·     Successfully integrated digital images into a proprietary database that lead to the acceleration of data access by field personnel of Abbott Laboratories providing on-site accounts with better and more accurate service.

·     Created and edited the text and images of electronic versions of Field Service manuals, HTML-based docu-mentation, CD-ROMs and associated labeling, logos, and various presentation materials in support of the WorldWide Customer Service Sector.

·     Assisted technical writing staff with document layout and graphics for print and online needs.

·     Developed Windows® Help Files, flowcharts and line-art, also utilized on CD-ROM.

·     Developed logos and labels for internal CD tools and presentations.

·     Converted Adobe FrameMaker, Lotus Freelance 97 and Microsoft PowerPoint files to PDF format, adding buttons, bookmarks and links within the PDF files.

·     Utilized Documentum Desktop Client for document storage and retrieval.

·     Participated in training courses required by the site on the topics of content, style and form, security, and additional site guidelines for a variety of operating procedures.

·     Followed and trained to FDA guidelines with regard to quality practices and procedures.

 

 

 

Independent Consultant, Dallas, TX

Jayhawk Acceptance Corporation, MCI-Richardson, TX   8/95 - 11/98

 

 

 

·     Performed HTML programming, creative web site development, consulting on the various aspects of the Internet, effective marketing on the Internet, and using the Internet as a resource to enhance current business.

·     Developed and produced titles and logos.

·     Executed all document layouts for print and online advertising.

·     Scanned, manipulated and created digital images.

 

 

Software

Experience

•   Adobe PhotoShop 10.0/CS

•   Adobe Illustrator 10.0/CS

•   Adobe Acrobat and Distiller

•   Corel Draw

•   Microsoft Word

•   Microsoft Excel

•   Microsoft PowerPoint

•   Microsoft Publisher

•   Visio

•   Oracle VLAM Commander

•   Oracle Print Commander

•   Oracle DocuMaker FP Suite of products

•   HTMLed HTML Editor

•   RoboHelp 6.0

•   Documentum Desktop Client

•   SharePoint Internet Portal

 

 

Additional

Experience

Technical Recruiter, HTML Instructor, Mosaic Artisan, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Manufacturing, Eyewear Sales, Optometric Assistant.

 

 

Education

BA in Government & Politics, The University of Texas at Dallas, May 1994.