Elana Cooney Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh

- Independently assigns resources for design projects. Takes into consideration priorities, strengths, interests and stretch opportunities.- Monitors design project portfolio. Foresees and averts deadline conflicts and shifts resources as needed.- Trains, coaches and mentors design team. Develops hard and soft skills.- Reviews design work from concept stage to completion and provides timely feedback to the project team. Approved work to be shared with business partners and clients.- Serves as the first point of contact for design projects. Collaborates with business partners to understand business needs and helps to establish clear project objectives and timelines. Provides design consultation and project management across a variety of media and execution.- Supports sales and enhances sales efforts by developing and executing high quality design deliverables.- Manages the development and maintenance of the visual identity guidelines and provides consultation.- Manages the maintenance of the corporate logos. Reviews, approves and provides consultation on proper use.- Finds opportunities for cross-functional collaboration across the Marketing Support & Execution team to optimize process and build relationships to better serve our clients.

Cincinnati, Oh

- Developed strategic, creative solutions across print and digital applications including brand strategy, logo development and marketing and event collateral.- Cultivated relationships with clients by anticipating their needs and proactively offering solutions to add value beyond the original ask.- Lead clients and project teams in identify project objectives, feasibility and requirements.- Managed project workflow by developing timelines, maintaining project documentation and facilitating debriefs.- Coordinated print production and oversaw quality with strong attention to detail.- Identified continuous improvement opportunities to reduce expenses, increase efficiencies and enhance both the customer and associate experience.- Presented solutions to all levels of management in a professional, persuasive and passionate manner.---The postings on this site are my own and do not represent in any way Western & Southern Financial Group’s (including its member companies’) positions, strategies or opinions.

Philadelphia, Pa

Developed strategic, promotional materials for Lily Pulitzer and Hendrick’s Gin including email blasts, postcards and websites. Acted as a brand ambassador for Art in the Age Root Organic Liquor and managed event support by hosting tasting events to create brand awareness.

London, United Kingdom

Designed creative execution for two board games. Presented the winning campaign chosen by Hasbro executives and associates for potential production.

Bachelor Of Science, Graphic Design Communications

- Ranked in Top Ten Portfolios of Graduating Class (2011) - Faculty Scholarship for Academic Achievement (2007-2011) - Dean's List.

Graphic, Industrial And Interior Design

- Study abroad program