Responsible for all marketing and creative functions for a small company competing on a global scale against some of the largest technology companies in the world.Marketing Campaigns: Conceive and implement multi-platform campaigns combining email, social media, events and print to funnel web site traffic and capture lead informationProduct Marketing: Work with engineers to translate technical capabilities into clear and compelling business value propositions; design and copywriting for website, data sheets, case studies, documentation, presentations, webinars and promotional videos Event Coordination: Sponsorship and exhibitor planning and implementation for in-person venues and webinars including promotion, public relations, partner coordination, technical session conception, creation and presentationPartner Engagement: Collaborate on joint marketing efforts with resellers and large business partners including IBM, Dell, Hitachi, HP, Amazon, Google and ConfluentWebmaster: Design and maintain public and intranet websites, including all artwork, copywriting, programming, animations, videos, analytics tracking and lead generationDistinctions: Most Valuable Player, 2014

In addition to Lead Graphic Designer and Webmaster duties, responsible for systems and workflow design and management.Systems Management:Maintained cross-platform networks (Windows NT/XP/2K, Mac OS 9/X) with 5 servers, 17 workstations and 12 printers at two locations connected via VPN. Installed and maintained on-site web/FTP/mail server. System (hardware and OS) and software consultation and training (most major illustration, page layout, photo editing and office applications) for both Macintosh and Windows environments.Workflow Management:Established and maintained guidelines and quality standards for digital imaging (computer-to-plate, offset press, large-format). Extensive experience with each stage of job production for 1-4+ color print jobs. Application specialist with emphasis on cross-platform compatibility issues. Responsible for color calibrating of imaging and display devices. Established Authorized Service Provider status for Adobe (AASP), Quark (QuarkAlliance), Macromedia (MAGIC), and Corel (CASB). Authored many technical documents including “Designer’s Guide,” a technical guide for the preparation and remote processing of digital files.

Print Design:Ad design, corporate identity, marketing material design, packaging, copy writing, photo editing, restoration, illustration and special effects. Extensive experience with scanning and color correction. Web Design/Implementaion:Conceived, designed and maintained company web site (www.printmystuff.com). Experienced in deploying a web presence including design, hosting, publishing and search engine indexing. HTML, JavaScript, Flash animation, PHP and MySQL experience. Established a web development and hosting service offering.

In addition to Draftsman/Research Assistant and Bid Coordinator duties, responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, employee time and expense processing, and job assignments.Employee of the Year, 1994

In addition to Draftsman/Research Assistant duties, responsible for the preparation of technical proposals including detailed Scope of Work, Scheduling, and Cost Estimates. Proposals prepared to satisfy federal, state and local environmental regulatory agencies. Authorized to prepare proposals up to $10,000 without Principal review. Prepared proposals up to $50,000. Additional responsibilities:• Job tracking • Sub-contractor coordination/negotiation• Bid analysis • Workload forecasting• Purchasing • Petty cash• Maintaining Authorized Biological Consulting Firm status with Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino County Planning Departments• Responsible for maintaining corporate Statement of Qualifications, staff resumes, and Federal Standard Forms 254 and 255

Performed drafting and mapping duties, combining aerial photography interpretation, topographical maps and field data for use in Environmental Impact Reports. Performed literature reviews and preliminary research. Additional responsibilities:• Maintain map libraries • Computer hardware and software troubleshooting • Maintain job files • Design and prepare all marketing material • Design and prepare presentation graphics for bid interviews/exhibits for seminars • Assist with field data collection (vegetation and habitat mapping, small mammal trapping)