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Proficient in writing, editing, and proofreading a variety of print and digital content. Ongoing projects include:• Human Resources. Copyediting Crisis Management Handbook and Local Emergency Action Plans. Reviewing internal documentation as needed for clarity and correct grammar/syntax. • Aquent Gymnasium. Proofreading and copyediting audio/video transcripts, online test materials, marketing emails, social content, course listing and description web pages for this company-sponsored MOOC (Massively Open Online Course) site. Recommending copy and content enhancements. Developing and maintaining copy styleguide.• Enterprise Information Systems. Auditing internal collateral, documenting asset allocation and distribution channels, revamping intranet (in progress).• Marketing. Collecting field data through surveys and interviews, developing questions, writing summary reports.

Adept at concepting, designing, and/or producing a wide range of print and digital collateral which support US and international offices (Canada, UK, and the Netherlands). Responsibilities include:• Human Resources. Designing and updating annual employee benefits materials for US and Canada. Laying out and updating talent onboarding forms/documentation and employee handbooks for domestic and international staff, salaried consultants, and hourly talent. Employee Recognition Programs: writing and designing annual birthday and company anniversary e-cards for employees and talent; preparing quarterly and semiannual collateral for high-performing employees.• EIS (Enterprise Information Systems). Designing and updating internal documents related to business continuity and information security.• Finance. Designing and laying out forms and documentation for AP/AR.• Learning Services. Designing and laying out internal training materials, Powerpoint templates for Bootcamp and Area Managers meetings. Editing/proofreading monthly client-facing newsletter for Chicago/New York markets.

Assumed lead design role within the Creative Services department of this global staffing firm headquartered in Boston, MA. Excelled at developing and maintaining corporate design look and feel, as well as generating and maintaining documentation such as style guides and brand guidelines.• Saved time, reduced costs and maintained quality control by personally assuming many copywriting and editing tasks instead of outsourcing to a contractor or vendor.• Significantly enhanced productivity and turn-around times by initiating and helping develop intake and archiving processes. • Improved quality, consistency, and efficiency by working with primary stationery vendor to set up and manage online ordering system in which field offices could more quickly and accurately order business cards, letterhead, envelopes, notecards, and other materials. • Judged, coordinated, and managed the international calendar competition for nine years. This high-profile calendar showcases some of Aquent’s top illustration and photography talent.• Provided insights and recommendations to upper management and consulting groups based on observations and interactions with the field offices. • Managed and trained freelancers and fellow employees on applications and processes.

Responsible for designing direct mail, brochures, forms, inserts, handbooks, ads, logos, trade show booths, premiums, invitations, calendars, new corporate stationery, web banners, presentations, signage, white papers, templates, and more. Assisted with press checks and set-up photoshoots. Art directed second issue of 1099 Magazine.

Art direction, graphic design, production, photography, editing, project management, and illustration.Some examples of projects worked on within the past year:• Benefits rollout• Welcome kits• HTML emails• Forms (editable PDFs)• Presentations/signage• Tradeshow collateral• Rebranding • Brand styleguides• Training materials• Invitations• White papers• Template designs• Sales inserts/brochures• Logo/corporate identity

Prepared graphics and PDFs for web; redesigned packaging for software, helped develop new corporate welcome kit; prepared ads; maintained, updated, and formatted RightFax docs; created spot illustrations for CD-ROM promo; designed logos, new product icons, trade show displays, incentive program posters, office signs, direct mail pieces, CD labels, product brochures, book covers, premiums, and PowerPoint presentations; undertook minor technical writing/copywriting projects, and assisted in editing/proofing.

Designed, organized and edited newsletters and training manual for the Kwikee Shelf Management Division; wrote special features columns and assigned writing projects to various staff members; developed designs for in-house and promotional items.