Kenneth Comvalius

Adobe Certified Print Production Specialist | Project Manager for Lago Sign Corp. | Signage Compliance Expert | Event Graphics Designer

  • 20+ years in graphic design, print production, and signage fabrication
  • Specialist in municipal sign ordinances and permitting
  • Expertise in ADA, OSHA, and building code compliance
  • Bilingual project management (English/Spanish)
  • Web applications for signage, compliance, and event planning
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Profile & Credentials

Adobe
Certified Print Production Specialist
OSHA
Safety‑focused field operations
NY/NJ/CT
Regional coverage incl. Yonkers, Westchester, Hudson, Bergen, Fairfield

Capabilities: Sign permitting & legalization, code/ADA compliance tools, design systems, large‑format print production, installations, bilingual sites (EN/ES).

Impact Metrics

120
Major Projects Delivered
18
Municipalities Served
15
Years in the Industry

Skills Overview

  • Design: Typography, Branding, Wayfinding, ADA‑compliant signage, Mosaic recreation
  • Technical: Node.js, Svelte, Vanilla JS, Vite, PHP, HTML/CSS
  • Production: Large‑format printing, CNC routing, Vinyl cutting
  • Compliance: Sign permitting, Legalization, Code interpretation
  • Project Types: Corporate, Municipal, Educational, Restaurant & Hospitality, Events

Selected Projects & Mini Case Studies

NYC Subway Mosaic Re‑creations
MosaicsTypographyHeritage

Recreating classic subway mosaics with typographic fidelity and color accuracy.

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Event & Exhibition Design
EventsWayfindingBranding

Signage systems for conferences, galas, and pop‑ups; planners love the zero‑drama delivery.

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Outdoor Display Installations in NYC
InstallationsNYCOutdoor

Building wraps, window vinyl, illuminated signage across boroughs.

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Municipal Sign Permit Advisor
PermitsAdvisorEN/ES

Web app for rapid compliance analysis and fee transparency.

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lagosigns.com Rebuild (EN/ES)
WebSEOTools

Rebuilt EN/ES site with calculators and targeted landing pages.

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ADA Signage Guide
ADAGuideInstall

A practical reference for compliant layouts and placements.

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Restaurant Systems — The Gnarly Vine / Agostino’s
BrandingMenuWeb

End‑to‑end branding, signage, and web execution for hospitality.

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Timeline

  • 2025
    citylinesigns.com

    Shipped a lightweight, Vanilla JS portfolio and product site.

  • 2025
    lagosigns.com

    Rebuilt EN/ES site with permit calculators, SEO, and event micros.

  • 2024–2025
    SignCode Advisor

    Structured municipal sign laws into JSON + calculators for multiple cities.

  • 2018–2024
    Gotham Signs & Graphics

    Led production & finishing; managed HP Latex fleet and multi‑site deployments.

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    Résumé

    Professional Summary

    Adobe Certified Print Production Specialist and signage compliance expert with 15+ years across design, fabrication, permitting, and project management. Delivers end‑to‑end programs for hospitality, corporate, municipal, and events with bilingual stakeholder communication (EN/ES).

    Core Skills

    • Typography, Branding, Wayfinding
    • Large‑format print, CNC routing, Vinyl
    • Permit workflows, Legalization, Code review
    • ADA, OSHA, Building code
    • Project management (EN/ES)
    • Web tools: HTML/CSS/JS, Vite, PHP

    Experience

    • Project Manager — Lago Sign Corp., NY — 2024–Present

      Lead permitting, production, and install coordination; instituted ordinance‑driven checklists and bilingual client comms; reduced rework with standardized proofs.

    • Production Lead — Gotham Signs & Graphics — 2018–2024

      Managed HP Latex fleet, finishing, and multi‑site rollouts; created repeatable packaging and install kits.

    • Designer / Fabricator — Freelance — 2005–2018

      Branding, wayfinding, and event graphics; vendor and site coordination across NYC metro.

    Certifications & Education

    • Adobe Certified Print Production Specialist
    • OSHA‑aware field operations
    • Continuing education in municipal sign ordinances (NY/NJ/CT)

    Selected Projects

    • NYC Subway Mosaic Re‑creations — typographic fidelity and color‑accurate tiling
    • Yonkers Sign Permit Calculator — clause‑based rules with EN/ES UI
    • lagosigns.com Rebuild — bilingual site with calculators and SEO