Luis Mendes

Luis Mendes has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Luis started their career in 1996 as a Production Supervisor at Harmon Publishing Company, where they supervised a team of 20 and managed the production of over 1,000 pages per week.

From 2000 to 2001, they worked as a Production Manager at Reed Business - Broadcasting & Cable Magazine, where they managed the workflow and schedules for a team of 25 and served as a liaison between print vendors and marketing/publishing divisions.

In 2001, they joined Printech as a Digital Graphics Manager, where they developed a digital printing division and managed its day-to-day activities.

Luis then worked as an Instructor at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University in 2007, teaching graphic design, web design, and fundamentals of design using software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

From 2005 to 2012, they held the role of Publishing Systems Manager at Staples, managing a team of 12+ designers and overseeing the production of over 10,000 catalog pages annually. Luis also provided technical training and support to corporate agency and marketing departments while streamlining production workflow and processes.

In 2002, they joined the American Graphics Institute as a Publishing Technology Consultant and an Adobe Certified Instructor. Luis developed custom solutions for a range of customers and taught graphic design programs to corporate institutions, specializing in Adobe Creative Suite products.

From 2012 to 2023, they served as a Principal Architect, Creative Innovation at Vista, where they designed and developed an enterprise-grade custom email publishing system. The implementation of this tool significantly improved Creative & Marketing Campaign efficiency.

Currently, Luis Mendes holds the position of Director of Content Integration Solutions at Santa Cruz Software Company since 2023, where they are responsible for integrating content solutions within the organization.

In 2011, they also started their own company, AtéJá, where they serve as the owner.

Overall, Luis Mendes has demonstrated expertise in production management, graphic design, publishing technology, and software instruction throughout their career.

Luis Mendes has attended Berklee College of Music, although the specific dates and details of their education at this institution are not provided. In addition to their academic background, Luis has obtained a certification as a Certified Cloudinary Level 2 Media Developer from Cloudinary in May of 2021.