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Bristow, Va, Us

Lorton, Virginia

I use my 25 years of experience to produce results-focused brand identity and image. I accomplish this through effective management of a diverse team of creatives (designers, animators, video editors and social media) for all creative projects for the Federal Government, specifically in the chemical and biological defense sector.I manage, coach/mentor creative talent in support of current and planned capabilities and feel this is crucial for a design team to be effective. Through these… Show more I use my 25 years of experience to produce results-focused brand identity and image. I accomplish this through effective management of a diverse team of creatives (designers, animators, video editors and social media) for all creative projects for the Federal Government, specifically in the chemical and biological defense sector.I manage, coach/mentor creative talent in support of current and planned capabilities and feel this is crucial for a design team to be effective. Through these efforts the quality and effectiveness of the graphics work produced for all our clients has been recognized at the highest levels of the Department of Defense and Federal Government.My responsibilities include initial concept, creative solutions and management of brand of all marketing and communications. For most projects I regularly collaborate with senior staff (SES and above), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) as well as other contractors and staff to ensure the final product meets or exceeds the projects requirements. Show less

Oakton, Va

Telling the client’s story through strategic communications, design (print and web), video, multimedia, and social media marketing. Extensive experience in the government, commercial and security fields. Projects include branding, print/web design, social media marketing, eCommerce storefronts, blogging, package design, web design and SharePoint design. Additional services provided include project management (marketing/IT), advising changes and investments to improve efficiency of client… Show more Telling the client’s story through strategic communications, design (print and web), video, multimedia, and social media marketing. Extensive experience in the government, commercial and security fields. Projects include branding, print/web design, social media marketing, eCommerce storefronts, blogging, package design, web design and SharePoint design. Additional services provided include project management (marketing/IT), advising changes and investments to improve efficiency of client systems, evaluation of business plans affecting marketing or IT systems and creation of plans to address the requirements. Show less

20109

I used my 20 years of experience to produce results-focused brand identity and image. I accomplished this through effective management of a diverse team of creative designers, targeted design and production of all creative projects for the Federal Government, NAVAR and its customers.I accomplished these high standards by providing oversight, guidance and training through regular creative meetings with my team and create/maintain corporate-wide policies and guidelines for internal and… Show more I used my 20 years of experience to produce results-focused brand identity and image. I accomplished this through effective management of a diverse team of creative designers, targeted design and production of all creative projects for the Federal Government, NAVAR and its customers.I accomplished these high standards by providing oversight, guidance and training through regular creative meetings with my team and create/maintain corporate-wide policies and guidelines for internal and external communications.My responsibilities included initial concept, creative solutions and management of brand of all marketing and communications including corporate branding, marketing campaigns, annual reports, press releases, brochures, product sheets, corporate presentations, marketing booths and logistics for trade shows, company website, and social media, mobile apps, interactive multimedia, video, SharePoint, advertisements, presentations and product data sheets.For most projects I regularly collaborated with senior staff (SES and above), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) as well as other contractors and staff to ensure the final product meets or exceeds the projects requirements.FSO Duties: Track and maintain clearances, maintain and update PSM NET, maintain all security documentation and files in accordance with NISPOM requirements, conduct collateral security briefings and debriefings, assist employees / candidates / consultants with completion of security paperwork, provide support and assistance to other government and subcontractor personnel at multiple locations, create and maintain visit request through JPAS. Show less

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Translate business requirements into an engaging visual design for all company divisions--Ashbury Precision Ordnance, ICE PACK Emergency Preparedness Systems, Security, and Training. Development, design, and publishing of all marketing materials— from concept to production to implementation. Manage and maintain quality control for corporate branding including printed material, website, logo/service marks, advertisements (printed and web), presentations, whitepapers, product data sheets… Show more Translate business requirements into an engaging visual design for all company divisions--Ashbury Precision Ordnance, ICE PACK Emergency Preparedness Systems, Security, and Training. Development, design, and publishing of all marketing materials— from concept to production to implementation. Manage and maintain quality control for corporate branding including printed material, website, logo/service marks, advertisements (printed and web), presentations, whitepapers, product data sheets, interactive multimedia, and video. Marketing company products and services via social media.Responsible for managing staff, print bidding, cost analysis for marketing materials, project impact analysis for change orders, and cost trade-off analysis for implementation of new marketing initiatives. Show less

Translate business requirements into an engaging visual design for all company divisions--Ashbury Precision Ordnance, ICE PACK Emergency Preparedness Systems, Security, and Training. Development, design, and publishing of all marketing materials— from concept to production to implementation. Manage and maintain quality control for corporate branding including printed material, website, logo/service marks, advertisements (printed and web), presentations, whitepapers, product data sheets… Show more Translate business requirements into an engaging visual design for all company divisions--Ashbury Precision Ordnance, ICE PACK Emergency Preparedness Systems, Security, and Training. Development, design, and publishing of all marketing materials— from concept to production to implementation. Manage and maintain quality control for corporate branding including printed material, website, logo/service marks, advertisements (printed and web), presentations, whitepapers, product data sheets, interactive multimedia, and video. Marketing company products and services via social media.Responsible for managing staff, print bidding, cost analysis for marketing materials, project impact analysis for change orders, and cost trade-off analysis for implementation of new marketing initiatives. Show less

Design, marketing and branding services for medium to large sized companies across the USA. Extensive experience in the government contracting, association, and security fields. Projects include rebranding (logo, colors, styles), marketing via social networks, eCommerce storefronts, blogging, package design, web design, and SharePoint. Additional services provided include – project management (marketing/IT), advising changes and investments to improve efficiency of client systems, evaluation of… Show more Design, marketing and branding services for medium to large sized companies across the USA. Extensive experience in the government contracting, association, and security fields. Projects include rebranding (logo, colors, styles), marketing via social networks, eCommerce storefronts, blogging, package design, web design, and SharePoint. Additional services provided include – project management (marketing/IT), advising changes and investments to improve efficiency of client systems, evaluation of business plans affecting marketing or IT systems and creation of plans to address the requirements. Show less

Provided print design, web design and GUI development for six online applications that manage 95% of the nation’s college registrars as well as the corporate website. Worked closely with developers to ensure the latest technology was used appropriately and leveraged to its full potential. Served as graphic designer for all company printed materials (including logos, trade show booths, email blasts, direct mail, brochures, product sheets, for bi-annual newsletter, Powerpoint and Flash… Show more Provided print design, web design and GUI development for six online applications that manage 95% of the nation’s college registrars as well as the corporate website. Worked closely with developers to ensure the latest technology was used appropriately and leveraged to its full potential. Served as graphic designer for all company printed materials (including logos, trade show booths, email blasts, direct mail, brochures, product sheets, for bi-annual newsletter, Powerpoint and Flash presentations, custom photography, trade show premiums, etc.). Worked with outside vendors (printers, mail houses, service bureaus etc.) to coordinate deadlines, pricing, and budgets. • Researched and designed new corporate tradeshow booths and marketing materials for the National Student Clearinghouse. Cut booth production costs by 75%, production time by 50%, and shipping costs by 50%. Show less

Provided web development for the agency’s clients. Developed print design for offline brands (including direct mail, brochures, product sheets, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, custom photography, etc.). Researched and implemented Enterprise Architecture IT systems for the company and its clients. Managed and trained junior designers in print and web design making sure they learned. Responsible for print bidding, cost analysis for marketing materials, project impact analysis for change… Show more Provided web development for the agency’s clients. Developed print design for offline brands (including direct mail, brochures, product sheets, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, custom photography, etc.). Researched and implemented Enterprise Architecture IT systems for the company and its clients. Managed and trained junior designers in print and web design making sure they learned. Responsible for print bidding, cost analysis for marketing materials, project impact analysis for change orders, and cost trade-off analysis for implementation of new marketing initiatives. Maintained and updated current network, workstations, and servers running Linux, Windows 9x/XP, and Macintosh 9.x and 10.2.x Show less

Planned technical phases for online applications for Fortune 100 companies and top four accounting firms. Supported tasks including product development and implementation to ensure deadlines were met. Responsible for all phases of product development from GUI design through implementation, including programming coordination, graphic design, identifying and solving technical issues, and documentation. Designed all corporate print and web marketing material.Project manager for online… Show more Planned technical phases for online applications for Fortune 100 companies and top four accounting firms. Supported tasks including product development and implementation to ensure deadlines were met. Responsible for all phases of product development from GUI design through implementation, including programming coordination, graphic design, identifying and solving technical issues, and documentation. Designed all corporate print and web marketing material.Project manager for online application’s user interface design, outsourced programming staff, print and web advertising that provided analysis for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Responsible for cost analysis for marketing materials, project impact analysis for change orders, and cost trade-off analysis for implementation of new IT initiatives.o Implemented a XML layout tag for fast and easy production page layout Show less

Bachelors Of Science, Information Technology - Graphics And Multimedia, 4.0

Accociates Of Arts, General

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Diploma (Regents)

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