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Currently supervising CLUB creative design and art production within the specific project team while directing and developing final visual imagery that communicates the organization’s marketing objectives and meets specifications/pricing mandates. Working within budget restrictions and production deadlines while satisfying the needs of the brand team leaders and internal marketing/creative objectives. Also, providing the design and/or digital art production for company and marketing products, including sales promotion materials, product marketing materials, company newsletters, internal and dealer programs, specialty items and presentations, both print and online. As well as monitoring project specification and desired quality for the company’s printed materials and online postings.▪ Review project designs, provide digital production art (print and/or web), and establish accurate specifications to acquire vendor costs of final production.▪ Supervise workflow from concept to final production, ensuring deadlines are met in a cost-efficient manner.▪ Provide accurate and timely information for the daily updating of the Production Schedule and follow up with the Initiator of the project on meeting deadlines and quality standards.▪ Make decisions and interpretations based on specifications, urgency of schedule, and last-minute decision-making responsibilities regarding design and layout for print or web.▪ Review all digital art for compliance with specification and vendor needs, using digital technology to pass data through to higher-level platforms used in the pre-production printing process, interactive or web for a higher quality product.▪ Approve or reject quality standards and specifications met or unmet by print vendors and other graphic service providers required in the production of the final product.

Under the Shakeyhands domain, I without bias, successfully deliver projects from the quick and quaint to the tedious and mighty. Be it the slowly becoming outdated business card or an extensive revenue-dependent trade show booth. I have frequently treaded the waters of WordPress and its copious array of infinite plugins and add-ons. ▪ Study and adhere to a client's market and brand guidelines (if they exist)▪ Nourish strong communication throughout a project’s bake cycle▪ Navigate the timeline seas triumphantly to reach the shores of handoff on time▪ Produce diverse print assets from eye-crossing complex data and vague requests▪ Forge alluring WordPress websites from pixelated images and humdrum text▪ Concoct tasty PowerPoint presentations from mere basic provisions

During my time at Clario, I was responsible for concept development and the execution of online creative deliverables. These responsibilities included creating and communicating concepts, implementing promotional/marketing strategies, and developing interactive design solutions. I worked with and led the creative team of in-house designers, copywriters, and other production specialists as well as managed vendor relationships. Balancing creative thinking with solid leadership skills, I worked with the team to successfully translate concepts into visual expression.▪ Provided creative direction to the creative team, third-party vendors, and/or specialists▪ Created comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables when required▪ Mentored and coached team members through project development▪ Built and maintained relationships with user experience, technology, partner agencies, photographers, and other vendors▪ Provided quality assurance of creative deliverables▪ Oversaw and supported creative concepts, pre-production, post-production, and supported social media creative needs▪ Oversaw digital photoshoots and retouching▪ Developed art/graphics/designs that provided optimal expression of the brand’s character▪ Worked within established graphic branding standards (colors, typography, design, layout, etc.) to ensure the consistent look and efficient execution of the full range of the brand’s communication vehicles▪ Developed layouts on time to allow copy, editorial, account services, production, and other departments appropriate time for review and performance of their functions▪ Worked with supervisor, copy, account services, and project management to establish due dates that allow the development of work that balanced creative standards, external/internal budgets, and special circumstances (i.e., when a client requests significant work within a very short time frames)

Before ERT's rebrand to Clario, I supported by promoting the brand through excellent communication in the directing of product manager requests and my team. I continually provided support and helped steer projects forward. Be it websites, print, copy, legal, or social, in some way, I was a part of each product’s forward momentum during my time with ERT.▪ Managed the creative services team through support, motivation, and the desire to push them in a positive direction▪ Balanced and prioritizing multiple projects, tasks, and requests while supporting my team and providing what was needed to maintain timelines and meet deadlines▪ Provided support through proper channel routing to get the answers needed to complete requests in a timely manner▪ Helped PMs create successful strategies and creative deliverables that satisfy and strengthen their client's relationships▪ Received last-minute requests and performing proper steps to successfully complete and deliver▪ Reported progress and milestones to the appropriate people▪ Reviewed social media deliverables, sales collateral, product design assets, and multiple websites ensuring the brand is consistent, the timeline is on track, and our vision was conveyed properly

▪ Oversaw all website projects, from conception to delivery▪ Designed, created, and maintained web content and web pages to meet marketing requirements▪ Drove consistent standards and approaches throughout the team▪ Oversaw design quotes, analysis, and specifications for completeness and accuracy▪ Worked with marketing product managers to customize online marketing campaigns, and organize and manage all online marketing collateral▪ Kept websites up to date, backed up, and secure▪ Translated marketing and design language into the website experience▪ Mentored junior designers in weekly one-on-one advanced design concepts coaching sessions, and provide feedback on practice assignments▪ Liaised with marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met▪ Stayed up-to-date with industry developments and tools▪ Worked with IT to ensure backend processes to and from the website transitioned smoothly▪ Worked closely with developers to implement their code▪ Created, facilitated, and documented testing of web development, and offer on-demand web maintenance, content management, and technical support▪ Researched, purchased, and customized stock photography to reflect the marketing message

Oversaw all design projects, from conception to delivery. Other responsibilities included designing original pieces, including illustrations and infographics, and reviewing of junior designers’ work to ensure quality and brand consistency.▪ Managed a design team of four while overseeing the quality and consistency of marketing deliverables on brand▪ Retouched and refined images▪ Applied typography techniques▪ Streamlined the marketing department’s file handling▪ Maintained brand consistency across marketing projects

Designed web pages, social assets, and marketing collateral for video game events and games, while ensuring game brand consistency. Designed sample pages utilizing color theory, font pairing, and branding principles.▪ Implemented game art into social assets and marketing assets▪ Created unique event and announcement web page designs▪ Designed web pages based on user-flow data

I reviewed the final designs and layouts. Made improvements and modified formats to increase the quality of production and ensure that standards were met. Other tasks included scaling, cropping, retouching, repositioning, pre-flighting, eliminating defective and/or excessive imaging, archiving, and updating graphic files.

I handled all Video/Audio editing along with special effects for DVD production, online videos, multimedia displays, TV commercials, and more. Assisted with Flash and AS3 design projects. Being in the design department, I made a large contribution to graphic design and identity as well. This includes online advertisements, co-branded event websites, special offer emails, apparel design, magazine/newspaper print ads, and more.

Commendations: ▪ Received the Leatherneck Award in Bootcamp for outstanding achievement during recruit training.▪ Recognized in the Marine Corps Leatherneck Magazine.▪ Promoted to PFC (Private First Class) in Bootcamp. A rare achievement.▪ Received Meritorious Mast in MCT (Marine Combat Training) for commendable personal performance beyond the usual requirements of duty.