Quality-driven Senior Graphic Design Manager ready to apply 9+ years of experience to a challenging new Project Manager position. Excellent communicator, problem solver and creative leader who thrives in mentoring and coaching artists to encourage creative growth. Proficient in brand building, design concepts, digital marketing, merchandising and campaign management.
Skills
Creative Team leadership
Adobe Creative Suite Expert
Organization and Time management
Web, Digital and Visual Design
Campaign development
Website graphics
Project planning and development
Branding strategies
HTML and CSS familiarity
Project Management
Work History
01/2017 to Current
Senior Graphic Design ManagerIpsy – Santa Monica, CA,
Develops high-impact creative projects from concept to completion, including digital media and promotional content for company campaigns.
Manages team of 3 designers
Fosters highly communicative, collaborative team culture on all visual product projects.
Uses Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office to develop product mockups and presentation designs.
Develops creative design for marketing and sale campaigns, including print materials, brochures, banners and signs
Work's closely with Project Managers to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Shoots and edits videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
Evaluates and contributes to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
Develops and preserves branding standards
Guides and coaches designers.
Negotiates vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
Collaborates with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones.
Researches industry trends and evaluates competitive products.
Contributes to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
11/2012 to 12/2016
Graphic DesignerKimco Realty – Daly City, CA,
Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator.
Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to company website.
Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
Completed key promotional design projects for Sales and Marketing
Created cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.
Developed collateral such as display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
Conceptualized creative design for marketing and sales packages, including print materials, brochures, banners and signs
Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
Created aesthetically-pleasing advertisements that complemented products.
Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts.
Designed creative digital displays used in on-line advertising for local businesses.
Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones
01/2006 to 02/2012
Regional Sales and Marketing ManagerMarten Transport – Homewood, IL,
Increased sales volume by 25% year over year by expanding product line to new retailers, including wholesale parts chain and Mercedes-Benz dealerships.
Monitored Automotive Performance Industry to map marketing initiatives and maximized customer outreach by enhancing overall brand strategy.
Organized promotional events and attended trade shows to increase sales volume and customer interaction.
Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
Initiated new sales and marketing plans for product roll-outs, including developing sales, distribution and media strategy.
Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure.
Held weekly meetings with Sales and Marketing Teams to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
Aggressively pursued competitive accounts by differentiating company from competitors.
Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
Identified opportunities for growth within South East United States collaborated with sales teams to reach sales goal.
Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
Targeted new markets and increased sales numbers through proactive sales and negotiation techniques.
Education
Expected in 04/2021
Certificate: Certified ANA Marketing Professional Association of National Advertisers - , GPA:
Expected in 2003
Technical: Automotive Technology Universal Technical Institute of Illinois - Glendale Heights, IL, GPA:
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