Sandra Smith Email & Phone Number

Graphic Designer, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, MI, 12/2007 to presentSpearhead all aspects of creative design within a varied and demanding work environment that includes casual dining room, fine dining, spa, concert venue, gaming promotions, special events, poker room, and direct marketing. Lead project conceptualization, manage project schedule and budgets, collaborate with external printers on production and press checks, and liaise routinely with internal and external clients. + Provide art direction to in-house creative team and outside agency. Research and analyze competitors’ products. + Design print and digital menus, posters, ads, direct marketing, logos, and package design. + Collaborate with fabricators on promotional props and oversee installation. + Plan and direct photo shots. + Write copy for special events and direct mail.

Art Director, Mars Advertising Inc., Southfield, MI, 5/2007 to 12/2007Collaborated as member of creative team devising marketing collateral ranging from advertisements to in-store displays for Conagra Foods and the Campbell Soup Company. + Undertook competitive intelligence research. + Art directed photo shoots. + Presented design concepts to clients. + New client acquisition

Flash and web site development. Updated existing web sites. Logo design and corporate identities. Product package design and print ads.

B.F.A, Communication Design

B.F.A, Graphic Art