Laurie Ariemma Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

South Carolina, United States

• Collaborated with clients to develop custom modular exhibit design concepts that effectively communicated brand messages and met specific marketing objectives.• Utilized 3D modeling software (Vectorworks) to create detailed renderings and technical drawings, facilitating client approvals and construction accuracy.• Implemented creative solutions for modular booth systems, enabling quick assembly and disassembly while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic and structural integrity.• Monitored industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate cutting-edge design elements and maintain a competitive edge in exhibit design.• Created eye-catching large format graphics for trade show booths, including backdrops, banners, and signage, enhancing brand presence and visitor engagement.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Engaged with clients to craft tailored marketing strategies and develop immersive exhibit environments that align with their brand goals.• Oversaw in-house teams in sourcing and fabricating custom display materials, ensuring high-quality production and assembly.• Created and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance staff efficiency and optimize resource utilization.• Designed and developed custom trade show booth concepts from initial sketches to detailed presentation renderings and production drawings.• Crafted comprehensive graphics packages for large-scale environments, including trade show booths and corporate interiors.• Launched a standardized rental exhibit program, incorporating inventory tracking and pre-designed options to boost revenue and attract a broader client base.

• Guided event presenters in understanding and fulfilling technical requirements for seamless virtual event production.• Managed presentation schedules and served as the primary point of contact for presenters during live event days.• Coordinated the integration and progression of presenter slides and videos throughout virtual conference events.• Offered real-time troubleshooting support to the virtual production team during live events to ensure smooth execution.• Assisted the help desk and quality assurance team with resolving event login issues and managing webcast recordings.

Pineville, Nc

• Coordinated and managed internal project workflows for turnkey trade show booth production, adapting plans to meet evolving client needs, schedules, and resource availability.• Established and maintained an internal system for tracking rental hardware inventory, ensuring accurate reservations and stock levels.• Optimized staff allocation, floor space, and material usage to efficiently manage daily production schedules.• Analyzed creative design drawings to identify and source custom and modular booth components necessary to realize the design vision.• Ordered hardware and graphics, coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery and adherence to strict deadlines.• Prepared graphic files for large format printing and supported design staff with large format graphics and dimensional exhibit design.• Developed and managed storage inventories, booth assembly instructions, as-built drawings, graphic files, and vendor libraries.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Supervised the production of graphics and trade show booths, overseeing the daily activities of four production artists to ensure high-quality output and efficiency.• Managed logistical aspects of trade show events, coordinating with on-site staff for material handling, rentals, and setup to ensure smooth execution.• Handled all purchasing and shipping operations, implementing cost control measures and ensuring timely delivery of orders.

Kenilworth, Nj

• Revamped corporate stationery and created various presentation materials to attract and secure new clients.• Collaborated with internal sales teams and clients to develop setup plans and design graphics for trade show exhibits for major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Baxter.Worked with graphic production labs and maintained web-based graphic libraries to streamline design processes.• Managed exhibit inventory for over 175 booths annually, ensuring timely and efficient setups for high-demand show schedules.• Implemented a computerized inventory tracking system, significantly enhancing the productivity of the design and shipping departments.• Promoted to Exhibit Manager, where I supervised three designers while continuing to handle design responsibilities.

Ba, Fine Arts/Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: • Inducted into Phi Omega Epsilon, Fairleigh Dickinson University's Senior Honor Society • Honored at FDU's.

High School Diploma