With 20+ years expertise, BLUE INK is a full service creative house offering branding services, design services and large format digital printing and graphics.We are a Seattle-based, full service agency offering brand development, logo discovery, business identity, publication design and digital media. We strive for flawless execution at the pace of your business.Uniquely, BLUE INK offers in-house large format digital printing for aframes, backdrops, banners, business signs, custom prints, and more! Send a completed design or have one of our talented designers work with you to customize a design and select your print surface!

Branding and Design specialists.

The Compass Group serving Microsoft — Redmond, WA— Marketing Manager Microsoft Dining ServicesManagement of marketing programs for 44 Cafes, 38 internal brands,- 37 espresso kiosks and multiple local brands at Microsoft- Innovative guidance for high quality and trend setting cuisine for a daily audience of 40,000 customers- Attain participation that is 23% higher than the SFM industry average- National account support and collaboration based on marketing program success- Maintaining budgets up to $500,000.- Success metrics and monthly reporting for regional and national accounts- Driving Initiatives such as a Health & Wellness, product beta testing, sustainability & retail dining innovation- Design and production of all print and digital collateral- Supervision of direct reports including Marketing Manager and Graphic DesignerThe Compass Group serving Microsoft — July 2009 – August 2010 - Redmond, WA— Marketing Manager& Events Director for The Commons- Creation and management of all events from inception to execution- Management of Microsoft product launches, calendar holidays and daily demonstrations for an average of 4,600 pr day- Brand development and graphic design for 26 restaurants shops and services- Creation and distribution of all digital media including Social Media, Web Updates and Newsletter distribution- Coordination and relationship management with Microsoft Community Interest Groups, additional campus lines of business and Microsoft vendors- Relationship development and event support for Microsoft Community Interest- Groups including Entertainment and Devices, Microsoft Office, Windows Phone 7, Zune, Xbox, Kinect, Microsoft Commute.

Shift Agency — October 2008 – July 2009 - Denver, COSenior Account Manager-City of Boulder and RTD-Denver, Eco Pass program.- Targeted groups saw ridership increase an incredible 55%- Leader in ongoing re-branding effort for Boulder County Public Health- Daily duties include overall client relations, budget maintenance based on grants and government finances

— Brand Manager- Responsible for day-to-day general management. Focus on profitability, account management, strategic initiatives and media direction- Profit and loss management, client services and media management including new business development- Key team liaison with client; establish and maintain strong client relationships- Supervise the creative development and production of brand development for national accounts- Development of key team processes, to support agency structure and work flow— Traffic Manager- Increase job traffic efficiency of over 340 jobs per month- Created and maintained daily/monthly schedule for a staff of 45 in Denver and Atlanta offices including company PresidentArrangement of all company travel and allocation of related cost- Weekly tracking for company financials- Supervision, review and direction for Communications Coordinator— Associate Creative Director- Leader of creative team art direction, concept development and timely production- Sales promotions, brochures, catalogues, point of sale, in-store signing, packaging- Driving the creative process through design standards and providing high-level concepting on all projects- Research brand competitive environment and each brand’s consumer segments- Contribution and leadership as a part of Milesbrand Senior Leadership Team— Art Director- Collaboration with the Marketing Director, Brand Manager and client- Design and layout of client and in-house print materials- Photo scouting, coordination of photo shoot, model selection and art direction