Co-Founder of the Pittsburgh based creative studio specializing in high-end deliverables using the most up-to-date methods. Responsible for print and web design, project management, client communication, and business management. Clients range from local shop-owners to large companies/corporations across the country. Other responsibilities include meeting with prospective clients, preparation of project proposals and estimates, coordination and collaboration with team members, and routinely… Show more Co-Founder of the Pittsburgh based creative studio specializing in high-end deliverables using the most up-to-date methods. Responsible for print and web design, project management, client communication, and business management. Clients range from local shop-owners to large companies/corporations across the country. Other responsibilities include meeting with prospective clients, preparation of project proposals and estimates, coordination and collaboration with team members, and routinely checking in with regular clients. Show less

Manage a wide range of client projects. Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects while adhering to scope parameters and milestones. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare regular reports regarding statuses of projects.

Worked directly with the Publisher of a monthly magazine to increase brand awareness and drive sales, while also creating and managing the editorial for each issue. First point of contact to team members and/or contractors working to create editorial and visuals for the magazine. Additional responsibilities and roles included assisting the sales team and Publisher in having marketing assets and information organized and ready, in order to assist in client acquisition and retention.

Assisted in the transition of a magazine/media company during a management change. Responsibilities included learning and implementing an industry specific CRM program, managing a team of other contract employees, handling all of the distribution lists and processes including some fulfillment and mailings, sending invoices to clients and following up when needed, financial bookkeeping and the monitoring of client accounts, being the first point of contact for subscribers providing both customer… Show more Assisted in the transition of a magazine/media company during a management change. Responsibilities included learning and implementing an industry specific CRM program, managing a team of other contract employees, handling all of the distribution lists and processes including some fulfillment and mailings, sending invoices to clients and following up when needed, financial bookkeeping and the monitoring of client accounts, being the first point of contact for subscribers providing both customer service and the setting up of new accounts, maintaining two websites and uploading content, assisting a third-party social media team, implementing new software for remote file access, setting up hardware for a local server, writing rules for good file organization and naming practices, writing of scripts for client communication, as well as the actual design of the magazine, editing articles, and fact-checking information with clients and collaborators. Show less

Successfully managed and coordinated projects from concept through completion for multiple publications, platforms, and projects. Effectively built, motivated, and directed an art department to consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Collaborated with photographers, clients, specialists, and colleagues to maintain a professional and successful product. Oversaw the constant updating of website design and functionality including email marketing systems and newsletter designs. Managed… Show more Successfully managed and coordinated projects from concept through completion for multiple publications, platforms, and projects. Effectively built, motivated, and directed an art department to consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Collaborated with photographers, clients, specialists, and colleagues to maintain a professional and successful product. Oversaw the constant updating of website design and functionality including email marketing systems and newsletter designs. Managed operational, financial, staffing, and administrative functions. Show less

Assisted in the design and production of four publications. Responsible for the maintenance of the WHIRL Publishing website using basic HTML, CSS, and WordPress CMS. Created and designed email newsletter marketing campaigns as well as managing the lists and data. Analyzed and translated data from analytics programs into effective marketing strategies. Directed countless photo shoots and designed layouts. Managed and trained interns. Communicated directly with hundreds of clients to make sure ad… Show more Assisted in the design and production of four publications. Responsible for the maintenance of the WHIRL Publishing website using basic HTML, CSS, and WordPress CMS. Created and designed email newsletter marketing campaigns as well as managing the lists and data. Analyzed and translated data from analytics programs into effective marketing strategies. Directed countless photo shoots and designed layouts. Managed and trained interns. Communicated directly with hundreds of clients to make sure ad artwork was created and approved, and that editorial was fact-checked. Show less