Candy Carson Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Greater San Diego Area

DIrector of communications, overseeing the design team and student assistants to provide overall artistic direction and strategically integrate the university's brand for print and digital communications. Serve as web developer to oversee and maintain 35+ Student Affairs subdivision sites with over 3,000 pages. Represent the Division of Student Affairs & Campus Diversity to collaborate with university department and college web developers to maintain CSU ATI/ADA compliance. Perform semi-annual web accessibility testing utilizing Compliance Sheriff and Site Improve to ensure ADA 508, CSU ATI, and W3C compliance. Collaborate with clients in the development of communications and marketing campaign materials. Consult with clients to conceptualize, plan, design and produce a wide range of high level visual communications, executing and coordinating multimedia or component communication projects and develop graphic identity or templates. Committees:SDSU Web CommitteeATI Web SubcommitteeSDSU Web Alignment Town HallSDSU Web Developer Group

Greater San Diego Area

Responsible for project deadlines and workflow priorities for websites, posters, reports, publications, and PowerPoints for HNRP programs, conferences, community outreach events and research presentations while maintaining consistency throughout. Designed, developed, trained staff and managed launch for over 20 CMS sites including a coordinated system of websites linking multiple center research programs. Select appropriate software and file formats to create charts and illustrations for publications and presentations, as well as digitally retouch and manipulate images for print. Produce, implement and manage content management system websites, as well as provide training and technical support to staff and investigators.

Responsible for the design and creation of print and multimedia materials. Organize ideas visually to convey the desired impact and message to both internal and external target audiences. Utilizing aesthetic judgment and project management skills, provide expertise in the development and evaluation of effective communication strategies and techniques.» Participated in Branding Committee meetings and worked with Osaki Design for the development of new identity system for the University» Appointed Lead Coordinator for the University campus and city-wide banner project» Member of designer hiring committee» Served as Chair of Events Assistant hiring committee» Served on web coordinator and design committee» Served on office space design committee

Responsible for team management in the development of visual brand identities as well as concept, design and production of collateral pieces and print advertising including ads, annual reports, branch merchandising posters, banners, brochures, identity packages, novelty items, direct mail, commercial signage and presentations. Directly involved in account management, marketing, estimating, press checks/proofing and photo direction.

Concept, design, editing and production from identities and ads, to signage and food packaging. Involved in portfolio presentations, management of accounts, marketing, estimating, mechanical delivery, press checks/proofing and photo direction. Produced marketing materials for the housing-hospitality, food, engineering and architectural industries. Attended local Chamber of Commerce, Visitor & Convention Bureau, MBA and Ad Club meetings.