RESUME
Work
Experience
2011 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Reading Gymnastics Academy
North Reading, MA
Design and maintain website. Produce flyers, postcards, signage, advertisements as needed.
2002 - 2005
MarComm Specialist
Alliance Credit Union
San Jose, CA
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Implement and ensure consistency of brand identity; Coordinate updates to existing marketing materials; Design custom collateral and sales tools; Create web graphics;
Assist with internal and external marketing communications; Maintain Inlighten Video System; Work with outside vendors;
Participate in all aspects of the marketing department from conception to completion (i.e. direct mail campaigns, advertising, promotions, internal/external newsletters, marketing compliance, public relations, assist with business development); Manage online ordering system and the distribution of collateral;
Handle production of all operational forms
2000 - 2002
Studio Artist
Allen & Gerritsen
Watertown, MA
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Split role between creative and creative services. Acting as assistant to Art Directors and Designers in beginning stages of any project (tissue concepts and comps). In the later stages of development (copy layout and mechanical), perform production responsibilities creating mechanicals, photo manipulation, mock-ups and applying typographical skills.
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Examples of specific tasks are as follows:
Produce corporate identities; Annual reports, White papers; Direct mail and various collateral pieces; Layout and typography for ad and concepts; Prepare mechanicals for print release;
Photo retouch and image search; Various special tasks for new business pitches; Scanning; Layout resizing
1997 - 2000
Sr. Graphic Designer
Prime Communications
Wakefield, MA
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Develop concepts and design layout for print advertisements; Design mass distribution promotional materials including direct mail pieces, flyers and brochures; Create logos, business cards, letterhead and specialty items for various small businesses; Provide creative and conceptual input on marketing projects; Create sales tools for presentation; Produce camera-ready artwork; Supply graphics for the web;
Telecommunicate and email files to various New England newspapers; Assist in layout and design of New England Auto Dealers Monthly
Education
1992 - 1997
Salem State College | Bachelor of Science
Major in Communications,
Minor in Graphic Design
Skills
& Expertise
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InDesign
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Canva
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PowerPoint
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Word
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Google Slides
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Wix