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United States

Produce prepress graphics and text according to job specifications.Accurately execute design, layout, and typesetting of projects.Prepare and send jobs to proper digital output method in procedure required; including digital printer, press or wide format.Monitor system for files via online storefront and emails.Improving knowledge of printing equipment, process, and specific procedures.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

I'm a social media specialist for a Boca Raton women's boutique specializing in fun casual wear and unique gifts and accessories. Organizing files and preparing images for digital placement, updating company's e-commerce sites, creating and editing video, suggesting redesign and putting various sites under single umbrella, creating an Etsy shop, and discussing branding and consistency.

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Designed and formulated print and digital marketing assets and written content to include marketing collateral, tradeshow materials, image research and manipulation, social media imagery design, website icons, images and infographics, and email marketing.Directly negotiated and generated production and completion of deliverables with outside vendors.Managed production schedule and prioritization of projects.Instructed and guided team members with graphics software, appropriate formatting, and use of graphics for various media.Authored, planned, and built new company website www.palmheathcare.com, as well as updated and maintained additional company sites.Managed, devised, conceptualized, and completed visuals and copywriting for initial branding of main parent company. Established, maintained, and conducted weekly art therapy groups for residential clients.

Juno Beach, Florida

Instituted in-house graphic position for 20 year old medical software company. Created all internaland external marketing materials; working directly with the various departments within theorganization, as well as outside charity events.

Boynton Beach, Florida

Assumed role of in-house marketing department previously subcontracted to an outside agency; responsible for setting up art department, conceptual ideas, design and generating all print and online advertising and e-mail marketing; to include newspaper ads, e-blasts, posters, brochures, icons, logos, etc.Brand development and strategizing of identity and collateral materials for upcoming community projects.Formulate, create and implement visual and written content posted on several social platforms, in order to increase branding and lead conversion.Web maintenance and future redesign of corporate site.Compose and submit publicity material for print advertising. Monitor e-mail campaign results and inform senior management, as well as sales staff of analytical results and prospective leads.Developed proposed yearly budget and marketing plan.Assess and recommend potential opportunities for marketing.Plan and prioritize department projects and tasks to satisfy ongoing deadlines.Oversee, arrange and submit all online and print media via media sales mangers and sales representatives.

Promoted from Senior Graphic Designer to Art Director earning respect from company President by revitalizing the marketing materials with a fresh, novel design approach and successfully managing the entire art department.Reduced costs in addition to improving quality of printed pieces by employing a new print vendor for nearly all projects.Maximized productivity and successfully met all deliverables by extending work hours and organizing and prioritizing projects, when confronted with a reduction in staffing/tight deadlines.Branding of several start-up companies under the umbrella of Shelby Homes and Shelby Construction Company.Orchestrated layouts, design solutions and final production of brochures, ad campaigns, folders, inserts, signage, trade show displays, promotional items, billboards, posters, direct mail, newsletters, logos, corporate packages, presentations, e-blasts, websites and web banners.Conferred with company President and executives on various critical corporate projects; presented ideas/mock-ups to executives/staff.Collaborated, negotiated and specified projects with vendors, web programmers and salespeople.Contracted with media specialists and monitored appropriate billing and payments of vendors.Organized media planning and ad placement in local newspapers, radio and magazines.Managed, coordinated, researched and generated all marketing department projects in deadline-driven environment.Prepared final files for pre-press department and web programmer; set up die guides and printer specifications; set up die guides and printer specifications, reviewed and approved final proofs and press checks.

Formatted ads, direct mail, newsletters, billboards, brochures and folders for a real estate ad agency.Convened with Art Directors, Sales Representatives and Graphic Designers to discuss campaigns and projects.Created die-guides and prepared final files with necessary print specifications for output. Employed in the production and pre-press department.Created mock up samples for final approval.Maintained appropriate organization and placement of files and images.Final collection of files, fonts and images to send to various vendors via cd's, email or ftp.

Designed and laid out corporate magazines and ads. Assisted with production work as needed.Prepared logo files with branding specifications for Stanford Financial Group.Supported the gathering and assembling of materials for contest applications.

Generated a new design for company’s website by learning the web software independently; minimizing the need for employing outside consultants.Boosted productivity by improving proficiency with updated software, improving technical and organizational skills and working added hours.Established strong working relationships with clients to ensure their continued business.Received recognition for outstanding work and design by numerous clients.Conceptualized and created layouts for catalogs, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, ads, packaging, logos, icons, direct mail, invitations and website design in the areas of real estate, retail, health care, financial, entertainment and education.Trained and oriented new employees in the art department.Assumed responsibilities in other departments when necessary; including scanning, color correcting, image manipulation and pre-press.

Mcat, Art Therapy

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Special Education And Teaching

Certificate, Webmaster

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Graphic Design, 3.8