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Gaithersburg, Md, Us

Rockville, Md

Provide graphic design concepts and layout for a multitude of projects that include digital and print deliverables for various Westat clients, both internal and external. Specialize in presentations, information graphics and data visualization, animations, web design and web-based training, brand development, publication design and illustration. Successfully work as lead designer, both independently and as part of a team on large and multifaceted projects with numerous deliverables and deadlines. Work directly with Internal Project Staff and Supervisors to meet deadlines for large government contracts. Produce 508 compliant HTML and PDF documents.

155 Gibbs St, Rockville, Md 20850

Provide foundational art / painting instruction to students with varying levels of skill.

Provide strong branding and visual solutions to creative needs primarily for Michigan Public Health Client. These include branding various sub sections within the overall organization and helping to standardize look and feel of a multitude of web presences.

Managed and coordinated all work flow throughout the firm. Created estimates and scheduling for all projects using Clients and Profits software.Coordinated weekly production meetings and updated status of all jobs. Effectively managed and motivated designers within the firm. Worked as account executive to clients and participated in client meetings and conference calls along with managing director and art director. Participated in concept meetings and delivered design comps for projects. Provided design skills for projects in production stage and managed all pre press on print jobs. Coordinated and organized stable of vendors, which included printers, freelance artists, photographers, copy editors and other sub-contractors. Organized and filed all digital and hard copies of clients jobs. Worked closely with marketing and sales team on marketing direction of the firm and for marketing and branding perspective on client's jobs.

Efficiently managed and coordinated all design production from concept through completion. Worked closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Effectively motivated and directed design and production team in Bethesda location. Coordinated and negotiated with vendors to meet all project requirements. Consistently met and exceeded projected sales goals. Provided exceptional customer service to all clients. Attended and arranged networking events to expand upon client base. Managed all operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid and administrative functions for Bethesda location.Key Achievements:Successfully increased sales revenue for year of 2006 48% / $475,000.Won a Corporate award for “Best Annual Sales Increase 2006” for Bethesda location.Established trusting relationships with key clients, designers and vendors.

Successfully translated subject matter into concrete promotional design and sales collateral for company accounts. Created new design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations. Consistently met strict deadlines and requirements on a daily basis. Supervised operation and maintained organization in Brooklyn Art Department. Managed production of print and promotional items for company clients.Key achievements:Promoted to Supervisor of Brooklyn Art DepartmentConsistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas and design themes

Bfa, Illustration And Graphic Design

Study Abroad, Fine Art / Illustration