Miranda Tharp Email & Phone Number

Remote

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Produces design layouts based upon designer’s/team lead’s composition or a pre-established campaign or graphic standard system. Makes quick turn minor edits to pre-existing layouts. Perform pre-press responsibilities to include scaling, cropping, retouching, repositioning, pre-flighting, optimizing and packaging final files, and preparing for print, distribution, and archival. Improve & modify files and formats to increase the quality of production and ensure standards are met. Write print specifications for print projects. Ensure accuracy of files, perform several QA steps to check proper font, color, logo, and tagline usage, as well as general adherence to brand standards. Check typographic elements for optimal aesthetic value – employing appropriate kerning, tracking, and word spacing; adjusting ragged copy, excess hyphenation, bad spacing, widows & orphans; proper set up of hanging indents, columns, paragraph spacing, soft returns, and use of styles and master page elements. Manage workload effectively, assuming responsibility for a high volume of production work and revisions actively (sometimes upwards of 100+ individual deliverables). Communicate with clients, designers, and creative management on a regular basis to apprise them of project statuses, make recommendations, and otherwise present work/findings. Archive assets properly. Manage shared digital assets.

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

As a freelance writer for Weelunk, I ensure that texts are properly researched while maintaining originality in my work. I proofread assignments to correct any errors and then submit completed works as directed.

Glen Dale, Wv

Promoted wider public recognition, awareness, and support of Reynolds Memorial Hospital services, activities, and achievements. Served as a contributing writer, and assists with the planning and development, production and assessment of communications in all media. Developed and created multimedia content including digital video, audio and still photography. Designed marketing materials such as brochures, billboards, flyers and graphics to promote the hospital. Maintained consistency of branding and positive relations with the public. Supported RMH communications as assigned, including writing ad copy, TV & radio scripts, coordinating video and photography shoots; wrote and edited publications. Created and managed effective written and multimedia web content for employee and/or patient-oriented sites. Develops internal websites, makes website updates and provides training for web editors and trouble shoots web issues. Plans and arranges hospital events, conferences, interviews and request for information with news makers. Oversees and assigns tasks to Communications/Marketing intern.

Wheeling, West Virginia

At The Health Plan, I managed all social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. In addition, I managed the corporate website by making aesthetic changes as well as updating content, graphics, and media. I planned and wrote content for all outlets, as well as kept track of analytics. I prepared email blasts via MailChimp to employees and outside clients in relation to The Health Plan. My role photographed important events, activities, and marketing items. I also helped create presentations for internal and external company use. Other responsibilities included planning events for employees, such as internal wellness events and the famous Food Truck day throughout the summer.

Wheeling, West Virginia Area

While at JWL I worked on video transcription, web maintenance, assisted with video production, power point presentation designing, photo archiving and editing. Created marketing tools for social media platforms. I was given the opportunity to travel internationally to Italy and Germany for video production and helped with the production of a documentary in NYC. Photographed marketing tools and headshots.

At OVMC I worked closely with the Director and Vice President of Marketing on the 2016 Strategic Marketing Plan and Budget. I also photographed physicians and staff for the website and advertising use such as brochures and social media. Other duties included proofreading the website and updating physician information to make sure everything was accurate and up-to-date for patients.

Wheeling, Wv

During my time with Jennifer Lynn Photography, my main job was assisting her with photographing weddings and events. I used a Canon 7D to take photographs. I also assisted her in the studio with lighting and props for photo sessions. My office duties included digitally managing client information and filling clients' print orders.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Digital Media Design, Gpa 3.04

Minor in Photography

Diploma, Communications

Activities and Societies: Broadcasting