Assist clients, both businesses and individuals, in navigating the creative process of transforming a concept into a tangible finished product, including:• Developing graphic design concepts (images, layout, type specification and copy) for Federal Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, capital campaigns and fundraisers, presentations, brochures, annual reports, executive board books, briefing reports, white papers, one-pagers, event signage, web banners, infographics and other marketing collateral• Providing copy editing services for federal reports, grant review compilations, technical papers and business correspondence – including synthesizing complex and voluminous documents for lay person consumption• Collaborating with project team leads to capture and communicate complex concepts through customized design and ensure projects are formatted correctly and within time constraints• Establishing and maintaining brand identity systems to ensure work consistently meets organizational guidelines across all media• Updating and designing templates for e-cards, email campaigns and other online and/or web-based features• Researching and negotiating with printers and other vendors to ensure highest quality end product within budgetary guidelines• Managing multiple projects and prioritizing work with Basecamp and other project management tools• Performing art/photo search, preparing digital print-ready files and maintaining a library of electronic imagery for distribution• Crafting bespoke invitations for both private and organizational events

Responsibilities included:• Managing desktop publishing support on all IFES publications, marketing materials and conference collateral including overseeing the graphic design and production process• Coordinating the translation of publications into IFES’ core languages, including the procurement and timely delivery of work by vendors and the internal review process with colleagues from other divisions• Producing and maintaining IFES style and branding guidelines and collaborating with the Senior Editor to enforce adherence to the guidelines• Updating and designing templates for e-cards, email campaigns and other online and/or web-based features

Hired to assist during a high-volume production period. Responsible for:• the layout of text, photos and art on magazine pages using templates and style sheets in InDesign (CS6)• producing printer-ready PDFs as well as digital editions of each magazine• photo review, correction and conversion to CMYK• creating advertorials and the placement of ads on pages

• Formatted the worship bulletin and newsletter each week• Collaborated with ministry heads to design invitations, brochures, flyers and other collateral for special events and routine ministry operations• Responsible for website management (through Drupal CMS), content generation and electronic member outreach• Redesigned foundational brochures to establish cohesive branding• Maintained photo archives• Coordinated event advertising with local newspapers and online sources

• Served as primary contact for membership and survey inquiries as well as content coordinator for new company website under development• Responsible for composing publication text in addition to the publication layout• Maintained oversight of database entry and maintenance; assist in the research and conversion to the new database system; work to create coherence between the database and website content• Responsible for updating all existing publications and converting publications to latest application• Expanded responsibility for the tasks listed below under Communications Assistant

• Responsible for the design, layout and distribution of a quarterly newsletter, seven publications, an annual conference program, and multiple meeting agenda booklet• Worked with printers to establish bids and production schedules• Maintained database and membership directory• Researched industry news and compiled updates that were distributed daily to association members

• Created and tracked corporate bonus communications and reports to field operations• Created and maintained the Store ID system used in the generation of quarterly bonuses • Created and tested the set up of over 160 Establishment Ids for EEO-1 reporting• Expanded responsibility for the tasks listed below under HRMS Analyst I

• Administered PeopleSoft HRMS table maintenance for over 200 locations and 3000 departments to ensure consistency and system compatibility with PS Financials and other integrated applications• Monitored, maintained, and restructured PeopleSoft HRMS system security to meet current organizational alignment and business needs• Responsible for ensuring timely creation and delivery of Human Resource reports requested by management staff• Developed recommendations for system and report enhancements based upon analysis of report requests/usage and system performance• Maintained cohesive working relationship with the central payroll department

• Responsible for establishing database integrity through auditing and standardization of data entry processes and procedures• Documented system design and coordinated routine maintenance and upgrades• Created new PeopleSoft security profiles for users based on restructured functionality• Researched avenues to implement work flow to maximize system automation and usage• Worked to implement the use of “vanilla” reports wherever feasible and reduce the number of custom reports from 1500+ to approximately 50• Facilitated the PeopleSoft Users Group meetings to ensure all relevant users’ needs are addressed• Served as departmental liaison on HRIS related matters

• Compiled and analyzed data for the filing of Form 5500s• Prepared annual maximum exclusion calculations for participants in the voluntary retirement plan • Conducted weekly new-hire benefits orientation and entered benefit selection data in PeopleSoft• Processed and reconciled premium payments to insurance vendors• Supervised and coordinated work assignments for two benefits assistants• Responded to general benefits inquiries from both employees and external parties

• Troubleshot and provided input on PeopleSoft and other software packages• Participated on PeopleSoft upgrade teams by creating test plans and testing upgraded modules• Compiled and analyzed data for the annual affirmative action plan and organizational turnover summary• Created routine reports used in the managerial decision-making process and respond to ad-hoc reporting requests from external units• Maintained reporting database for the employment group• Streamlined and documented HR policies and procedures• Assisted with special projects as assigned including serving as departmental Y2K Coordinator

• Maintained all EEO departmental functions and served as backup to the EEO Officer• Compiled the annual Affirmative Action Plan• Screened position establishment and appointment requests for compliance to EEO regulations• Entered and maintained position establishment data in PeopleSoft and assisted with PeopleSoft upgrades• Answered routine inquires regarding EEO compliance• Participated in Supervisory training as EEO Liaison • Conducted exit interviews• Monitored and prepared financial statements• Researched avenues to build a diversity program