Jean Blackmer Stoll Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Creative Services | Graphic Design | Art Direction | Production Management | Project Management

GRAPHIC DESIGN MARKETING - Daily duties include design and production of trade show marketing materials. Projects such as, postcards, print ads, email campaigns, show programs and on-site signage.ON SITE SHOW MANAGEMENT - as an on-site show manager, my responsibility is to provide friendly, professional and knowledgeable communication with everyone throughout the show. This includes all vendors, show attendees and temporary staff.

United States

As marketing and graphic designer, I designed and developed custom flyers, postcards, email campaigns, social media, and signage. During my time at Pemberton Homes Team, I developed and rebranding the teams internal and external marketing materials. Materials included all new brochures, business cards and social media. I was also responsible for maintaining the company website, email campaigns, social media, and event planning.

As art director, I was responsible for design and production for both print, and digital materials for publications; ArborAge, Landscape & Irrigation, Outdoor Power Equipment and Sports Turf. In addition to art direction and design, I researched, selected and hired photographers (and stock images as needed) while collaborating with the editorial and sales team. My goal, to bring the publications (and the written word) to life. This position allowed me to use both my design and production ability as well as time for learning new skills and industries along the way.

Created concepts, art directed and designed of 2 bi-monthly magazines, sales and marketing materials and promotional products for the catering and event industry.• Concept and art direction of covers• Design and development of all editorial pages• Design and production of client advertisements• Development and design of print collateral materials (media kits, brochures, postcards, etc.)• Attending press checks when necessary• Maintain production timeline and budgets• Circulation, data base, list management • Managed and maintained Postal regulation for Periodical status• Marketing support for conference & tradeshow materials• Event planning and project management

The Minnesota Magazine Publishing Excellence Awards recognize and foster outstanding publishing achievements. This competition includes more than 100 categories in the areas of editorial, design, marketing, circulation, digital publishing, and overall excellence.As chair of this committee in 2011, I developed and implemented a timeline for all of the marketing efforts for the event. This timeline proved to be a successful tool and will now be used in all years going forward.

Responsible for all aspects of advertising and production for agency which includes:• Designed recruitment ads• Concept and development of print collateral (entire campaigns, posters, brochures, postcards, etc.)• Attended press checks• Maintained production timeline• Project estimates• Selected and managed relationships with printers, promotional item vendors and freelance artists• Ensured quality and graphic standards were met for all marketing materials internally and externally

• Managed and motivated design department (staff of 4) to produce a weekly newspaper• Worked closely with Editor to successfully design and layout weekly editorial• Efficiently paginated weekly publication using the most cost effective solution• Developed and implemented all sales promotional and marketing tools• Created and maintained a set budget and marketing plan for production department• Updated data on web site on a weekly basis• Maintained communication with printer and vendors to ensure quality and accuracy of publication