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In addition to writing in-depth features for harder-to-place shelter animals — which is undoubtedly the very best and most rewarding part of my job — I have developed and upheld the branding of the New Hampshire SPCA since 2018. In short, I handle the visual marketing for our agency. This ranges from smaller projects like event posters, brochures, social media graphics, and apparel to wayfinding signage and vehicle wraps. I have experience creating materials for both web and print… Show more In addition to writing in-depth features for harder-to-place shelter animals — which is undoubtedly the very best and most rewarding part of my job — I have developed and upheld the branding of the New Hampshire SPCA since 2018. In short, I handle the visual marketing for our agency. This ranges from smaller projects like event posters, brochures, social media graphics, and apparel to wayfinding signage and vehicle wraps. I have experience creating materials for both web and print, including the design of our quarterly 20-page newsletter, which is distributed to more than 20k homes around the Seacoast.The most gratifying aspect of my job, though, is that I have the ability to actually make a difference to homeless, abused or neglected animals... and I welcome that opportunity with open arms as often as I am able. I love nothing more than spending time with an animal that presents as unappealing to most potential adopters and finding out what it is that makes them unique. Once I know my angle, I organize a small photography session to get fresh images to accompany a detailed feature and share it with our community. I have successfully found homes for a number of our hard-to-place animals — one of the most recent dogs had spent close to a year in our care!My most-used programs are Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Show less

2017 North of Boston Media Group Designer of the YearI collaborate with editors to design daily and weekly newspapers for the North Shore and New York. North of Boston Media Group oversees the daily design of the Gloucester Times, the Daily News of Newburyport, the Salem News, the Eagle-Tribune, the Daily Star (Oneonta, N.Y.), the Plattsburgh Press-Republican, the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, and the Niagara Gazette.Daily responsibilities include:• Designing 12-18 pages in… Show more 2017 North of Boston Media Group Designer of the YearI collaborate with editors to design daily and weekly newspapers for the North Shore and New York. North of Boston Media Group oversees the daily design of the Gloucester Times, the Daily News of Newburyport, the Salem News, the Eagle-Tribune, the Daily Star (Oneonta, N.Y.), the Plattsburgh Press-Republican, the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, and the Niagara Gazette.Daily responsibilities include:• Designing 12-18 pages in Adobe InDesign• Overseeing the production of the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal• Re-writing headlines and proof-reading content • Proofing co-workers' pages prior to sending PDFs to prepress• Answering phone calls from prepress• Setting up TV books• Designing tabs, magazines, and special sections upon assignment• Taking corrections from editors on special sections• Working under multiple strict deadlines Show less

• Mentored a group of 15-30 students by answering questions about the college, giving tours, and connecting them with faculty and staff• Answered parent and guardian questions• Assisted in the training of new Orientation Assistants

• Focus on customer service and answer phone calls• Work proficiently in each department in the store, including cash register, merchandising, replenishment, price changes, and visual design