Nanci Davis Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia

Work with clients by providing creative direction, and guidance, from concept to final product, in creating materials for various media platforms to meet their needs. Services include art direction, graphic design, writing/ wordsmithing, and production for both paid and volunteer projects. Projects range from individual pieces to full cross media campaigns. Products examples include invitations, association membership materials, PDF fillable forms, magazines, marketing pieces, meeting materials, logo design, email, web and social media art, ads and banners, annual reports, collateral creation, large format tradeshow banners and signage, etc., print, digital, multimedia and web based. Find vendors and manage projects and budgets on behalf of clients for production of materials.

Arlington, Va

Creative Direction: Created, designed and produced, from concept of message and design, to final product, the marketing and corporate materials for meetings, events and products for NTCA and associated organizations and programs. Materials range cross media and platform from print, to digital to web. Developed marketing/ad campaigns for "Rural Telecom magazine" and other publications/communications products. Management: Supervised two marketing specialists in their responsibilities and their creation and maintenance of marketing plans, creative briefs and production schedules. Reviewed message and content to ensure it was audience focused, consistent and tailored as needed for various media. Brand Management: Developed, maintained, and enforced the NTCA corporate brand, graphics and logo standards as well as created identity and usage standards for additional affiliated organizations and programs, when used in conjunction or separately, to maintain and strengthen all brands. Managed scope of work for outside designers and worked with vendors that produced the final products.

Alexandria, Va

Production Manager: Managed the production process from quote, to final product for all advertising and collateral projects including in print, video, online/email media, TV, radio, signage, large format, tradeshow, etc. for a variety of clients. Handled process of opening new jobs, estimating, purchasing, developing and maintaining schedules prepping work for final production, oversee outside production (press checks, locations and talent logistics, etc.). Developed and maintained relationships with outside vendors to achieve the desired quality and style of product and maintain schedule and budget parameters.Art Director: Created, designed and produced projects both from concept and in a production capacity. Supervised the traffic and production associate, production artists in-house and freelance contractors as well as provided them with art direction and project oversite. Studio Manager: Worked with the Account Executives as gatekeeper and communicator to make sure that the clients’ needs were met. Worked in conjunction with the Creative Director and Senior Art Director to ensure that all projects were covered, on schedule, and met the quality standards of the agency. Maintained the workflow of production in-studio and with outside services.

Creative Direction: Created and presented concepts. Designed and produced marketing materials, brochures, conference materials, logos and brand imagery, animated and static online ads, web, email banners and artwork for the website, and other print and electronic media from the chosen concepts. Oversaw the designs, concepts, and workflow of additional freelance designers to maintain consistency of creative brief goals and brand image. Worked with the director of marketing and marketing managers in a team environment to develop concepts, improve messaging, and produce interesting, attractive, and effective marketing pieces.Production Management: Managed the production process from concept to final product for all marketing materials, ensuring that brand and graphic standards were upheld, deadlines met, and budgets maintained. Worked with the traffic and production associate manager overseeing the bid process, scheduling and timely completion for all printing, signage, electronic media, and specialty items. Developed and maintained relationships with outside vendors and designers to achieve the desired quality and style of product while maintaining schedule and budget parameters.

Responsible for creative direction, development, design, and production of all print material for the national organization and 40 affiliates. Oversaw design and content of the national website. Transformed design department into one that was creative, efficient, and cost effective. Created the ability to offer design services to the local affiliates, saving them design costs, and improving the consistency of branding and messaging across the organization.Project Management: • Delegated and supervised the workflow for in-house graphic and freelance design consultants. • Developed, maintained, and enforced corporate graphic and logo standards and instructed staff on the correct usage of graphic and logo standards.• Served as technical expert on design and production issues to all national staff. • Developed and maintained annual budget for graphics department. • Negotiated vendor relationships and managed all aspects of publication printing, photography, and scheduling.• Provide guidance and direction on web site design. • Supervised three administrative employeesSPIRIT Magazine• Brought the design and production of this signature publication in-house, resulting in significant savings and improved quality control.• Directed, designed, and produced three issues annually.• Responsible for each issue from concept to final product including supervision of printing and adherence to deadlines.• Supervised and directed outside editor and developed story ideas.Graphic Design• Designed and produced all print materials (including annual reports, SPIRIT magazine, conference materials, brochures, newsletters, marketing pieces, public service ad campaigns, and packaging) from concept to final product under tight budgets and time-constraints.Additional Responsibilities: • Conceived, implemented, and directed production of a customized newsletter program for 99 nationwide housing communities and 24 assisted living and long-term care facilities.

Responsible for concept and creation of all print publications, design, project management, and vendor selection for print, specialty items, and display materials.Layout and Design: Produced books, cover designs, brochures, catalogues, symposium materials, invitations, posters, exhibit materials, newspaper, and magazine ads. Designed slide shows for Board and educational presentations. Designed icons and photographic materials for use on the WWF internet and intranet sites.Project Management: Working with Director of Publications, program, and publications staff, developed concepts for materials; planned, coordinated, and managed print and specialty item production; negotiated with and monitored vendor performance; researched new technologies for producing materials in the most cost effective and timely manner.