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Creative Thinker
Able to generate ideas, develop concepts and execute innovative solutions. Highly motivated to succeed with the ability to take initiative and be proactive. High level of organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
Knowledge Base
- Branding
- Page layout
- Typography
- Web Design
- Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, GoLive, LightRoom
- Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Languages: HTML, XHTML, CSS
- Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
- Miscellaneous: FTP, SFTP
Professional History
Fox Digital Design, Orlando, FL Jan. 2007 – Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
- Design and maintain web sites with custom graphics and layouts
- Maintain integrity of web site usability and accessibility through testing and debugging
- Web site promotion and marketing including web site statistic moderating and evaluation
- Write, edit and proof content for consistency of message for a variety of communication channels
Selected Accomplishments
- Design web sites for a public relations firm, a nationally recognized film and music critic, a freelance photography/graphic designer and a Florida based mediation firm with associated logos, collateral and promotional pieces
Earl of Sandwich, Orlando, FL May 2008 – Present
Graphic Designer
- Liais with a varied supply base of printers and overseeing all proofing, production and purchasing
- Responsible for translating marketing objectives into creative strategies, designs, and plans
- Manage graphic design, website development, collateral development, copywriting, advertising, and promotions
- Help create and execute buzz worthy marketing programs that attract and engage guests
- Plan and oversee all aspects of marketing program management from the big picture to all logistical details
- Efficient in communicating the creative concept into words and pictures and the desires of the corporate to the creative
Selected Accomplishments
- Implemented tools and procedures to align marketing, fulfillment, production and logistics to improve brand management, response times and reduce costs
Capital Resource Group, Inc., Longwood, FL Nov. 2004 – May 2008
Design Specialist
- Research, develop, and design an integrated approach to increase product awareness and brand image for the company’s web sites, business collateral, client presentation materials and PowerPoints
- Approach emphasizes company as innovative and forward thinking featuring unique patent pending processes with a mission to creating sustainable/guaranteed capital
- Train sales staff and management on usage of electronic presentations, marketing materials, and web based technologies
- Recommend and purchase new hardware and software
- Communicate with outside vendors and contractors
Selected Accomplishments
- Presentations and materials successfully used with CPA firms, law firms, life insurance and annuity companies, universities, hospitals and banks in the US and Canada
- Develop and oversee training program for consultants and clients to reiterate procedure, product awareness and brand image
FIADA, Orlando, FL Jun. 2002 – Nov. 2004
Staff Assistant / Assistant Bookkeeper
- Orchestrate mass direct mailings regarding membership drives, conventions, forms, Dealer Training School and other various non-for-profit functions
- Create and set-up trade show displays and posters for silent auctions, hospitality suites, annual conventions, board meetings and membership drives
- Conduct accounts receivable, accounts payable, charge backs and reconcile monthly, quarterly and yearly departmental financial reports
- Train staff and management on usage and distribution of marketing materials, recruitment, and sales
- Communicate with outside vendors and contractors
Selected Accomplishments
- Supervise the migration, proofing, ordering and shipping of $75,000 worth of auto industry related forms and maintain vendor relations
Proliance International, Orlando, FL (Modine Aftermarket Holdings) Feb. 2001 – May 2002
Human Resources Clerk
- Assemble and distribute new hire, opening enrollment, benefits and termination paperwork
- Audit and maintain records relating to rate increases, Motor Vehicle Reports, background checks, pre-employment and post accident drug screenings
- Document employee disciplinary actions and accidents
Selected Accomplishments
- Implement new filing systems, safety procedures and policies, reorganize the ADT security system for all 64 store locations and HR polices
- Design, wrote and implement Human Resources Procedure Manual
- Support 300-350 employees throughout the southeast with questions ranging from payroll to safety and policy issues
Education
Rollins College, Winter Park, FL May 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and a Minor in Business Management
Areas of emphasis included:
- Music performance
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Business management
- Personality psychology
- Accounting
- Managerial accounting
- Business finance
Continuing Education
- Photoshop World, Orlando, FL Mar. 2010
- Photoshop CS2, Tampa, FL Jan. 2007
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Photoshop Professionals Jan. 2005
- Rollins College Alumni Association May 2000
