• Development of original design work for print and web (brochures, booklets, flyers, postcards, posters, business systems, etc.) with Adobe Creative Suite. Work has garnered multiple awards from Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO).• Planning, design and production of seasonal class schedules (120,000 circulation per issue) • Development of specifications and requests for quotations; evaluates bids for design services; coordinates and develops timelines and quality standards of work performed by printers, editors, artists, photographers and others in the production of publications and other materials.• Brand management and logo design• Event and marketing photography• Image and media archive management • Strategic communication planning, event planning and promotion, web design consultation, marketing/public relations consultation • Indoor/outdoor signage design (permanent and semi-permanent banners, murals, and wayfinding signage)

Utilized design and computer applications to review and modify print designs and layouts. Suggested improvements to increase quality of production and ensure visual standards were met by deadlines. Other duties included retouching images, preflight review, press checks, layout presentations, and archiving graphic files.

Coordinated with the restaurant manager before events to ensure all relevant details were provided. Oversaw event setup and breakdown. Main point of contact with event host upon party arrival. Directed from one to six servers during events to ensure a smooth, high-quality private dining event. Tracked overall food/beverage consumption and handled final billing with event host.

Before the opening of the restaurant: designed new kitchen, selected vendors and created lunch/dinner menus. Responsible for hiring, training and scheduling of kitchen staff, keeping food costs within budget and providing a high-quality culinary experience. Created daily specials, established systems to control product loss and consulted in PR/marketing efforts.