--Beginning as a Communications Associate in 2014, I was promoted to Senior Communications Manager and Designer in March of 2016 and to Associate Creative Director in March of 2022. In December of 2023 I took on the additional role of Interim Director of Communications. --We are a small but mighty team of four, working remotely, leveraging our abilities to accomplish just about anything for the advancement of Clarke! --With my proven design, project management and interpersonal… Show more --Beginning as a Communications Associate in 2014, I was promoted to Senior Communications Manager and Designer in March of 2016 and to Associate Creative Director in March of 2022. In December of 2023 I took on the additional role of Interim Director of Communications. --We are a small but mighty team of four, working remotely, leveraging our abilities to accomplish just about anything for the advancement of Clarke! --With my proven design, project management and interpersonal skills, I am able to consistently improve Clarke's visual identity and promote our programs and expertise. I direct the design of everything from our website and online blog, to event logos, brochures, flyers, social media campaigns and much more.--Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech provides children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Annually, more than 1,000 children and their families benefit from programs and services provided by Clarke in Florida, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. Show less

--Design print collateral, concept to completion, with an eye toward achieving a high level of creativity within budgetary and time constraints, and within the specific requirements of each client. --Select projects include logos, magazines, annual reports, postcards, ads, food labels and brochures. Production manage projects on offset, digital and web presses.--Strategically manage all projects in a way that is proactive and responsive to the clients needs and to the integrity… Show more --Design print collateral, concept to completion, with an eye toward achieving a high level of creativity within budgetary and time constraints, and within the specific requirements of each client. --Select projects include logos, magazines, annual reports, postcards, ads, food labels and brochures. Production manage projects on offset, digital and web presses.--Strategically manage all projects in a way that is proactive and responsive to the clients needs and to the integrity of each project so that both the process and the end result are successful by all accounts. Show less

--Designed print pieces with very specific client requirements, under tight deadlines and high expectations. Clients included universities, financial companies, banks and community organizations.--For each client, care was taken to ensure that their specific branding requirements were upheld so as to create cohesive and successful pieces in the context of their overall visual identity.--Lead Designer on high profile Mutual Fund company that demanded quarterly materials be turned… Show more --Designed print pieces with very specific client requirements, under tight deadlines and high expectations. Clients included universities, financial companies, banks and community organizations.--For each client, care was taken to ensure that their specific branding requirements were upheld so as to create cohesive and successful pieces in the context of their overall visual identity.--Lead Designer on high profile Mutual Fund company that demanded quarterly materials be turned in two hours with impeccable design integrity and precision. Oversaw hundreds of projects, large and small for this client.--Meticulously proofed jobs to ensure accuracy and quality of design and content. Attentive to all details, including deadline management, job specifications, and quality.--Managed 2-3 junior level designers, reviewed work and provided insightful and constructive criticism so as to put forth excellent work in a team environment. Show less

--Through proven success on numerous design-centered projects, was promoted to Creative Design Manager in the newly formed Communications Department. Instrumental in determining the functionality and potential impact of this newly formed group.-Directed the concept, design, and production of all major print communications on-time, and within limited university budgets. Worked closely with internal writers and a production specialist to insure achievement of maximum impact. Coordinated… Show more --Through proven success on numerous design-centered projects, was promoted to Creative Design Manager in the newly formed Communications Department. Instrumental in determining the functionality and potential impact of this newly formed group.-Directed the concept, design, and production of all major print communications on-time, and within limited university budgets. Worked closely with internal writers and a production specialist to insure achievement of maximum impact. Coordinated print collateral to present a unified identity.--Strategically managed upwards of 20 ongoing print projects each month consisting of design, writing, vendor management, and budget management. Dramatically improved existing designs by leveraging knowledge of production methods and vendor collaboration. Carefully proofed jobs for design and content.--Lead Alumni Association departments in the development of marketing campaigns to meet participation and engagement goals. Continuously cultivated working relationships between the Communication Department and other Alumni Association department to encourage a spirit of successful collaboration and trust.--Designed all high profile communications with a creative and innovative approach toward format, paper choices, and size resulting in products that met stated marketing goals. Served as an informational and technical resource to co-workers so they were empowered to complete smaller design and marketing projects on their own.--Directed the artistic development, and design, of a new brand for the MIT Alumni Association and sub-programs such as the Alumni Travel Program, MIT on the Road, and the Alumni Leadership Conference.--Managed contracted photographers during major Association events, including Reunions. Created and maintained a resulting server-based photo archive with an eye to what shots would be needed for future marketing materials. Show less

--Through demonstrated ability as a quick learner, and team player with excellent organizational and marketing skills, quickly moved from Administrative Assistant to Assistant Director, with a focus on providing design on all materials related to Class Giving.--Managed alumni data in Filemaker Pro, pulling reports from Alumni database. Coordinated content and design of outgoing solicitations for reunion and non-reunion year classes. Provided staff support to class volunteers in their… Show more --Through demonstrated ability as a quick learner, and team player with excellent organizational and marketing skills, quickly moved from Administrative Assistant to Assistant Director, with a focus on providing design on all materials related to Class Giving.--Managed alumni data in Filemaker Pro, pulling reports from Alumni database. Coordinated content and design of outgoing solicitations for reunion and non-reunion year classes. Provided staff support to class volunteers in their fundraising efforts.--Served as Class Host during reunions, to assure quality and success of events. --Chosen to host a 10 day MIT Alumni Travel Program trip to Alaska. Show less

--Assisted in all reunion giving efforts connected to classes celebrating their 40th reunion or higher. Managed in-house and mail-house mailings. --Assisted in the development of new and inovative fundraising efforts to engage new donors and keep loyal donors involved.--Developed design skills by working on all outgoing materials that needed a fresh, targeted look. Quickly became the go-to person for anything that needed a designer’s touch.

--Created challenging curriculum appropriate to intellect and ability level. Implemented new art projects to elementary school classes ranging in size from 20-35 students.--English language instruction using modern American interactive methods to freshman college students.