• Lead and direct the Creative Department team in the production of all marketing collateral.• Manage the creative process from concept to completion.• Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies.• Train and mentor designers and web developers.• Develops basic presentation approaches by reviewing materials and information presented by clients.• Motivate teams to help them use their talents effectively.• Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met.• Assign, schedule and oversee deliverables, timelines and budgets.• Meet with Executive Directors or Project Managers to explain project strategies and solutions.• Review work, troubleshoot and provide feedback to Creative Department team.• Remain actively involved in training and hiring Creative Department staff.• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.• Improves marketing quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing creative processes; implementing changes.• Helps clients by answering questions and responding to requests.• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional conference.

Part-Time Hip-Hop and Zumba instructor

I provide original creative content from concept to final execution based on the clients needs. My working methods combine traditional and digital techniques, expediting the finished product while maintaing a unique style. Clients: Rosetta Stone, Deltek Inc., Misnomer Dance Company, Vows & Wows Wellness Spa, PCTEL Connected Solutions.

I was responsible for providing graphic design and desktop production expertise in support of the print, web and presentation needs of the firm.Accomplishments.• Lead art direction for annual Partner Retreat event including invitations, signage, presentations, and meeting materials.• Develop graphics and various designs for firm’s Annual Report, which won the 2011 American InHouse Design Award for Publication in Print and Online Design.• Responsible for creating all print advertising campaigns.• Manage evites designs for numerous firm events, supporting up to 14 different offices worldwide.

• Assisted clients with major events; going through the best color schemes and arrangements for the events.• Assisted floral and foliage arrangements, working numerous combinations to develop new creations.• Answered phones, scheduled and confirmed appointments, delivered the flowers and, greeted clients.• Managed inventory; ordered and purchased flowers and supplies from wholesalers.• Wrapped and priced arrangements.• Watered plants, cut, conditioned, and cleaned flowers and foliage.• Assisted customers with selecting pre-arrangements, handled cash transactions and, created a warm environment.

I worked in the Marketing & Communications Department of Patton Electronics as a Sr. Graphic Designer. My responsibilities included working directly with the company’s management team to develop and maintain a corporate identity, as well as overseeing the work of Jr. Designers. I managed the design and maintenance of the company’s web page, tradeshow booths displays, catalogs, andflash applications.

I began work at ABC Imaging as an Offset Graphic Designer where my main task was to prepare 4-color separation jobs. The pre-press process involved desktop design, CMYK plate proof, and the developing of positive and negative films. After two years I was promoted to Senior Designer where my new responsibilities involved brand development for ABC customers and design and layout of various print and web publications.

I worked as a Display Coordinator at the Ta-Li Department Store, the largest department store in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I was responsible for the successful implementation of all display elements within a store--windows, signage, platforms, shelf uppers and jewelry cases. I had a constant awareness of trends in fashion and home furnishings, knowledge of various textiles and materials as well as basic installation techniques.