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Shelton, Ct

Shelton, Ct

Providing internal marketing and design support for this 70 year old manufacturer. MDI is a very reputable and successful family business currently being managed by third generation family members.In my role I directly support the Vice President of Sales & Marketing on a broad spectrum projects. I will be working on adding long term marketing plans and regular "social" communications as appropriate, complete revamp of website, sell sheet design and copywriting, brand management and packaging design.MDI is a great place to work!

Account and project management.

Fairfield County, Connecticut

Keno Graphic Services is a printer located in Shelton, Connecticut and another highly respected family business. I worked alongside the the experienced management team to listen and consult with customers to provide business solutions in print media. Keno's solutions help to manage print within budget, confidently meet fast-paced project deadlines, and deliver a quality brand image in all your printed communications.As a Keno Account Manager and Digital Print Specialist may job was to make the transition from design to print as easy as possible.

• Entrusted to direct two large, long-term medical client relationships. Most importantly, was able to save a failing relationship for the agency at a critical time of corporate change for the client. • Directly recognized by clients for accurate, responsible and improved service after taking responsibility for their accounts.• Managed $1M+ re-branding program for 19 independent industrial equipment dealerships in the US and Canada, all requiring customized content development and high-touch service, while maintaining consistent messaging and following corporate standards.Thanks to my clients: Raymond Corporation, Gartner, CooperSurgical, Centrix Dental, Hitachi-Aloka, Biocompatibles Inc., US Energy Group, Stamford Tent and Event Services, CIRCOR Energy, Wallach Surgical.

Danbury, Ct

• Designed and implemented a personnel resource allocation and planning tool for the agency to visually assess and analyze its complete workload and manage personnel resources to greatest efficiency.• Responsible for establishing a successful and flourishing relationship with grocery chain Weis Markets and positively impacting growth of their private label program. Directed several programs at a time averaging over 1000 SKUs per year, including competitive audits, cost management, workflow, reporting, design management and building dozens of positive vendor relationships. Thanks to my clients: Motorola, Microsoft, Unilever, Office Depot, Kraft, GlaxoSmithKline, Acushnet, Weis Markets, Ralcorp, Central Life Sciences, METIVision, AllStar Products Group, Associated Wholesale Grocers, InGrid Security

• Account supervision for multiple clients and experiential programs including budget development and management, concept development, scheduling, nationwide field staff recruitment, day to day project management, field event execution and coordinating project managers.• Project management for the launch of the SUBWAY international brand standards intranet site to centralize assets and promote brand consistency in the marketplace. Accountabilities included negotiating with numerous disparate constituents including two agencies, outside vendors and internal content experts for graphic design, content organization, asset collection and copywriting.Thanks to my clients: Kraft, Pernod Ricard, Hooked On Phonics, Manning Selvage & Lee (CDC/VERB), SUBWAY

• Project management, art direction, copywriting, and new business development for this startup agency focused on corporate branding, naming and the development and design of marketing communications. • Led new business development for credit union segment including building target account lists, cold calling and pipeline management resulting in multiple introductions and new business.Thanks to my clients: IntelliClaim, MagnaCare, Mutual Security Credit Union, Symyx Technologies, United Nations Federal Credit Union, Voyager HospiceCare

• Independent project manager and art director supported by virtual staff of strategists, writers and art directors. • Consultant to Pepsi-Cola Design Group regarding internal website project including its structure and content development. Provided consultation, interview research and a new positioning statement for the group internally - from execution and support team to professional resource.Thanks to my clients: Pepsi-Cola Company, Brandadvance

Fairfield, Ct

• Managed launch of nationwide personnel database that was a “vision” for three years by learning a field that was not my expertise, and then championing the project internally to deliver a high-value asset to the agency.• Accepted the opportunity to move from art director to account executive. Awarded combined responsibility for account and art direction for premier client, the Pepsi-Cola Design Group, expanding that relationship as the go-to agency for several other Pepsi-Cola internal departments.Thanks to my clients: Pepsi-Cola Company, Pepsi-Cola International, Frito-Lay, Chanel, FIJI Water, Sodexho, Chinet, Great Brands of Europe, International Home Foods, SanPellegrino, Gordon’s Gin and Vodka, Friendly’s

Milford, Ct

Graphic DesignerProjects included newsletter, store fixtures, logos, ads, certificates

Bs, Fine Arts, Graphic Design Specialization

Activities and Societies: Arts League memberI completed my college education at Southern, a bit closer to home and having the advantages.

Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Fringe Buggy (Women's Push Captain and Chairperson); Track; IntramuralsStarted out in the architecture.