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Balance client’s wants and needs with development team capabilities.Utilize design software to create prototypes to present to client for feedback.Collaborate with client to identify top priority product improvements and create implementation schedule based on a tiered approach.

Maintain and improve complex corporate branding standardsManage workflow and client expectations for multiple projectsPresent and defend creative strategies to clients

Created cohesive visual identity for successful fundrasing eventPushed forward year long initiative to complete a visually compelling and high end ViewbookManage web graphics and all requests for design work across campus

Established an award-winning series of infographics that reached large growth market for clientConceived and implemented environmental design for large tradeshowAdvanced company skillset to include video productionInfluenced large scale company rebranding effort

Managed email marketing campaigns for five independent brandsDeveloped web graphics, product designs, and marketing collateralDirected junior designers in daily tasks

Internal and external communications work including:Revamp of current internet and intranet websites (research and development, information architecture development, design and completion of comprehensive design style guide, selection of content management system, working with a diverse group to obtain user buy-in, collaboration with external vendor)Communications campaigns (payNCticket.com)Brand managementPublic relations (communicating targeted messages to various audiences such as NC legislature, statewide court staff and elected officials, and general public)Interactive design and messaging (design and implementation of monthly employee HTML newsletter, intranet news slider, flash-based messaging)

Design work for agency clients including:Produced page designs for educational materialsCreated information architecture and design concepts for retail websitesBuilt online static advertisements

Design work for children's book author including:Promotional print collateral design and messaging (postcards, feedback cards, product catalog and one-pagers, bookmarks, posters)Brand development and management (work with existing identity to create a consistent look, feel, and overall messaging approach)Web design (create book website that incorporates consistent brand elements while appealing to educators and students)Internal communications (create Student Solutions branded letterhead, business cards, vendor summary, window decal)