Cathy Wise Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

• Responsible for art direction, design & production of all marketing materials of the foundation • Assists in determining the overall brand, advertising and marketing strategy • Directs design and layout of internal branding and external marketing materials• Provides new media design oversight and implementation in social media and viral campaigns• Refines, and implements marketing and communications strategies• Manages all marketing projects to completion, including conducting RFPs, negotiating vendor contracts, preparing multiple-draft designs, copy, and an editing process involving all key players.• Ensures that all projects are completed with a high standard of excellence and timeliness with consideration of the inputs of many different stakeholders.

Designs and produces marketing materials for both print and web for the foundation's annual events as well as for campaigns such as their annual drive, while ensuring a consistent brand. Involved in new marketing campaigns and special projects relating to the implementation new of educational models throughout the Seattle Archdiocese, primarily with logo design and building of brand identity packages.

Freelance graphic designer. Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Interested in logo design and brand identity, small business marketing needs, annual reports, and special event collaterals. Proficient in updating existing logos and brand collateral while maintaining cohesiveness in a rejuvenated package, as well as creating from the ground floor. Enthusiastic about taking on unusual creative projects.Focused on listening to the client's needs and company philosophy first to direct the creative process.Values a strong working relationship with the client. Detail oriented, prompt and communicative. Strives to provide a wide range of quality choices.Understands the client's vision enough to capture it and convey that message in the printed project. Clients include organizations such as Washington Women Lawyer, Easter Seals Washington, Office for Catholic Schools, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, as well as small businesses and individuals.Creativity Beyond Print: Developed themes for fund-raising events, embodied ideas for unique signage and props used in venue decor and guests' gifts, frequently by hand while adhering to limited budgets. Broad Perspective: Educated in science as well as in design - experienced in the scientific process and the creative process, owned a small business, raised children full-time, volunteered extensively in school, church and community.Leadership: Led many committees assigned to creative projects, always promoting a fun and team-building atmosphereResourcefulness: Asked to solve creative problems and take on a wide range of projects including building costumes for musical theatre productions, leading a team in building a scale model of a $9 million building projectView a mini-portfolio online: www.wisegraphicdesign.blogspot.com

Certificate, Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Science, Diagnostic Ultrasound

Bachelor Of Science, Biology

Magna cum laude

Education record