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Professionally trained
graphic designer currently available for full
time, freelance or contractual employment
In addition to being a skilled graphic artist
for print and Internet, my creative background
encompasses branding, marketing, advertising and
special event promotions.
After reviewing this résumé, should
you find my qualifications match your needs, please
contact
me by email or call 772-781-4579
for any additional information you may require
to assess employment potential. I look forward
to discussing your organization's mission and
goals and how I may be a beneficial addition to
the creative team. |
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Graphic
Design and Marketing Position
Seeking creative opportunities that enable me to
utilize my graphic design and marketing skills to
develop effective communication solutions in print
and on the Internet. |
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Experience
Advertising and marketing design for print and Internet,
sales literature and collateral design, Web advertisements
and animation, publication design, product branding,
corporate communication, community relations, special
event management and promotion, imprint design,
typography and logotype design, writing, illustration
and photography. |
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Application
Skills
Versed in Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator,
Dreamweaver, basic HTML, CSS, SEO, and QuarkXPress,
with knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Flash, Acrobat,
Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint; Macintosh
and Windows platforms. |
| Employment |
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Creative
Director, Principal
Route 1 Design Graphic Design Resource
5171 SE Miles Grant Road, Stuart, FL 34997
Currently managing a freelance graphic design studio
specializing in a full range of graphic arts and
marketing services for small businesses, start-up
entrepreneurs, not-for-profit organizations, community
groups and special event promotions. Providing consultation
for print and Internet branding and marketing. Recently
completed the logo design and print promotion for
the award-winning Healthy Smiles fluoride campaign.
November 2007 to present |
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Marketing Consultant
Somatex, Inc.
P.O. Box 487, Pittsfield, ME 04967
Contract position to design and produce custom web
sites for company operations and affiliations. Designed,
wrote and produced advertisements, direct mail and
sales collateral. Coordinated and promoted a new
technology awareness program. Created and promoted
the “Safe Sam Says” character and coordinated
the safety awareness program. Produced newsletters
and press releases. Reported to the Vice President.
January 2006 to November 2007 |
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Senior
Graphic Designer, New Media Creative Services
www.TCPalm.com
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
1939 S. Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
Designed and produced websites, Internet advertisements,
online promotions and contests for the newspapers’
departments and advertising clients and for community
groups. Created the initial design and site architecture
for the online version of Luminaries, a social networking
magazine and website. Redesigned the online Classified
section. Designed and maintained award-winning VNA
Airshow website. Assisted with redesign of TCPalm.com.
Served on Strategic Planning Communications Committee.
Reported to Director, Online Advertising.
August 2000 to September 2005 |
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Web Graphic Designer
Hollywood.com
2255 Glades Road, Suite 237W, Boca Raton, Florida
33431
Designed and produced e-commerce websites and banner
advertisements for entertainment and music related
merchandise. Designed the logo and initial website
for MovieTickets.com. Assisted with the initial
design for Broadway.com. Designed the layout and
coordinated the photography and print production
for toy and collectible merchandise catalogues and
online promotions. Reported to the Vice President,
Production.
January 2000 to July 2000 |
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Manager, Online Creative Services
www.TCPalm.com
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
1939 S. Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
Developed website design and site strategy for www.TCPalm.com.
Designed and coordinated the production of the online
version of daily newspaper sections. Designed and
coordinated business and community website production,
working directly with clients as well as with sales
and technical staff. Set department goals and managed
staff of two. Reported to the Vice President, Advertising.
August 1998 to December 1999 |
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Publications Director
IFAE, International Fine Arts Expositions
3725 SE Ocean Boulevard, Suite 201, Sewalls Point,
Florida 34996
Designed and produced event promotion materials
for six annual international art and lifestyle expositions.
Created four-color collateral including catalogues,
brochures, posters, invitations, guidebooks, dealer
solicitation packages and rate cards. Designed event
logos, banners, site plans and signage; assisted
with overall interior site design. Managed freelance
staff, vendors and annual print budget. Reported
to the President/Owner.
January 1998 to August 1998 |
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Promotion
Consultant/Advertising Design
Scripps Howard
The Stuart/Port St. Lucie News, Vero Press Journal,
Jupiter Courier
Marketing Services Department
1939 S. Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida 34994
Designed and produced newspaper advertisements and
promotions for community relations, not-for-profit
organizations and public service groups and activities.
Designed and developed themed in-paper and on-site
promotions for advertiser, reader and new subscriber
contests. Assisted in the development and on-site
coordination of special events. Designed sponsored
event posters, invitations, tickets and imprinted
merchandise. Managed the regional Scripps Howard
Spelling Bees. Prepared educational tabloids and
school pages for Newspaper In Education. Reported
to the Director, Marketing Services.
January 1997 - January 1998 |
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Creative
Director, Principal
Newport Graphic Design Company
2 Dean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Worked independently as a designer/consultant. Maintained
multiple accounts requiring rapid turnaround; specialized
in small business advertising and promotion. Coordinated
the design and layout for a regional boating newspaper,
Rhode Island Boating. Designed special event logos,
invitations and imprinted merchandise. Developed
new product logotypes, branding and marketing collateral.
Designed and produced newspaper and full color magazine
advertisements, brochures, menus, direct mail, coupons,
invitations, letterheads and business cards. Maintained
budgets and production schedules with printers and
vendors.
January 1993 - December 1996 |
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Creative
Director, Promotion Design
The New York Times Magazine Group
Cruising World and Sailing World Magazines
55 Hammarlund Way, Middletown, RI 02842
Designed and coordinated the production of all sales,
marketing communication and promotion collateral
for two magazines and a trade tabloid. Member of
the strategic planning team. Designed special event
logos. Designed and coordinated the promotion, on-site
displays, and the imprinted merchandise for annual
marine related events and seminars. Assisted with
on-site logistics for sailing regattas and charter
boat events. Designed the branding for The Sailing
Company. Reported to the Publisher.
November 1982 - December 1992 |
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Manager,
Communication Design
United Way of Massachusetts Bay
Public Affairs & Communications Department
87 Kilby Street, Boston, MA 02109
Coordinated the creative for three annual nonprofit
advertising campaigns. Media included TV, radio,
outdoor, transit, and print. Produced and directed
all print production through completion within determined
budgets. Managed special events including event
concepts, promotions design and on-site logistics
each year for four major fundraisers. Managed volunteer
groups. Developed theme efficacy survey. Assisted
with department planning and budget. Reported to
the Director of Public Affairs and Communications.
July 1978 - September 1982 |
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Administrator,
Corporate Communication
Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Company
Public Relations & Advertising Department
151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156
Supervised the production of audio-visual media
for corporate communication and training programs.
Directed on-site multi-media communication and logistics
for national motivational and accolade events, new
product seminars, business sessions and board meetings.
Set department objectives, maintained budget and
managed staff of four. Reported to the Vice President,
Corporate Communications.
January 1973 - January 1978 |
| Education |
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BS,
Graphic Design & Advertising
College of Business Administration, University of
Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Continuing studies and seminars related to Graphic
Design, Marketing and Communication |
Military
Service |
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Supervisor, Graphic Design
Section
United States Air Force
George AFB, California and USAF Europe, Wiesbaden,
Germany |
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References and salary history are
available upon request. |
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