Jennifer C. Swain Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca

Pasadena, Ca

Editorial and production management (including supervision of print vendors), design, layout, writing, copy formatting, and proofreading of the Nevada Faculty Alliance’s print and digital newsletter (The Alliance), and of the U.S. Center for World Mission’s IJFM journal. Other clients include BOMA/Greater Los Angeles and Trade Show Executive. Projects include brand identity packages, exhibit booth graphics, banners, signage, invitations, programs, screencasts, email blasts, PowerPoint presentations, and basic video editing, photography, and web design.

Los Angeles, Ca

Solely responsible for all creative—from concept and layout (infographics, logos, and image correction, effects, clipping paths/silos) through production (including preflighting PDFs)—of print and digital magazines, directories, advertorials, marketing and event collateral, signage, sell sheets, white papers, ads (print and web), and e-newsletters for the Tradeshow Week B2B brand. Supported editorial and advertising by proofreading, and writing captions, call-outs, headlines, ad copy, and ad specs.■ Re-energized and elevated brand recognition, readability, and appeal to subscribers and advertisers by conceptualizing and implementing multiple redesigns of corporate and brand logos, two magazines, and four directories ■ Reduced production time 20 percent by successfully implementing a new CMS (WoodWing) and collaborating with editor-in-chief to develop a new, customized editorial workflow■ Saved three weeks production time for a directory by editing/consolidating data collection forms, converting forms to interactive PDFs, and creating an InDesign data merge to automate layout■ Planned efficient production schedules, cost-effective layouts, and determined optimal placement for content and ads, in collaboration with production director, editor-in-chief, and ad director■ Improved quality/consistency of magazines by writing style and brand identity guides■ Enhanced advertising relationships by effectively communicating with clients to execute new ad designs or update existing ones, and by managing deadlines—thereby helping to secure tens of thousands of dollars in ad revenue■ Art directed the launch and branding of an annual, revenue-generating awards and conference event for top-level executives■ Supervised graphic designers on various projects, increasing productivity of editorial and marketing departments by effectively delegating tasks

Los Angeles, Ca

Fact-checked press releases, wrote news briefs, and assisted with editing and proofreading.

Pasadena, Ca

Managed a busy medical research department—including writing department communications, and transcribing, formatting and proofreading manuscripts and grant-winning proposals—that published dozens of articles and abstracts (on 14 of which I am listed as a coauthor).■ Created illustrations for articles, books, and conference posters■ Designed logo and course manual for, and taught sessions in, a profitable Continuing Medical Education accredited training course for MDs and PhDs■ Wrote a patient pamphlet that successfully described complex medical procedures in lay terms