Education | Graphic Design (graduated Magna Cum Laude)
M. Ed., Instructional Design
Psychology coursework

Experience

7/2009-Present Confidential, Atlanta, GA
Graphic Design Manager

• Responsible for creating and/or overseeing all printed materials for the Alliance, Hertz and Children's stages working closely with the marketing director, marketing manager and artistic director to represent the image and positioning of the theatre to the public.
• Develop newspaper/magazine and e-marketing campaigns for season and single ticket sales by creating various ads for print and web.
• Coordinates and manages interdepartmental collaborative design initiatives for the Alliance stages' and the Woodruff Arts Center's promotional events.
• Oversees and develops signage and displays for stages, lobby spaces and special exhibits.
• Develops and creates one to four color print collateral and web graphics for Single ticketing, Subscriptions, Group Sales, Children's Theatre and Education, to sell the theatre's products, including but not limited to, show posters, brochures, logos, show artwork/title treatments, direct mail, invitations, programs, catalogs and flyers.
• Oversees graphics for company website, making changes and adjustments as needed.
• Works with printers to get quality printing at the lowest possible costs, maintaining a roster of printing companies and trafficking all jobs.
• Manages all other vendors and interns (photographers, large format printers, freelance designers, display vendors) related to show and theatre collateral.
• Responsible for the brand management, organization, archiving and work flow processes of all print materials and web tools, continually suggesting and implementing best practices for all to understand the project time line on a basic level.

7/2008-7/2009 Confidential, Atlanta, GA
HTML/CSS e-Solutions Editor (Consultant thru Tempus IT Staffing)

• Analyze, develop, implement and evaluate solutions for creating and deploying user-centered information-rich multi-level websites and user interfaces to function efficiently foroptimized experience andusability to different audiences.
• QA and online maintenance and development of web content (directories and documents) for compliance and ethics manuals using HTML, XHTML, CSS, Homesite, Vignette and CES (WYSIWYG - content management system).
• Convert word and pdf documents to HTML designed pages using Homesite, CES and HTML/CSS templates.
• Proofread documents, developing and existing web sites and pages for compliance before live launch for legal reviews.
• Performs site structure and content analysis and usability tests for improvement to document for stakeholder interviews and reporting.
• Write and edit instructional content, as necessary, using web best practices for style, formatting and usability.
• Document all activity for review and reference, by and for internal stakeholders, clients and peers.
• Upload graphics, pdfs and word documents attached to compliance and ethics links.
• QA hyperlinks to internal/external sites, pdfs and word documents associated with the compliance and ethics master glossary, which is also periodically reviewed for updates and additions.

8/2006-1/2008 Confidential,Atlanta, GA
Creative Design Manager/Graphic Designer (Consultant thru Thompson Technologies)

• Coordinated, developed, designed & managed new marketing collateral & web tools for Southeast Gulf Division of company from conception to completion.
• Successfully transitioned ownership of design projects from previous ad agency.
• Created solid print and advertising vendor relationships.
• Saved the company from extra design fees by creating new ad templates, throughout the division, for various high level magazines and off-the-shelf marketing tool kits for leasing offices.
• Spearheaded design and management of marketing tool campaigns for division online ordering & media web sites by coordinating the design and content of user-centered interface web applications.
• Led and participated in review meetings and web training with regional managers, executives and other peers.
• Convinced Southeast division heads to utilize online ordering for their properties by previewing new designs and online tool usability, which led to web training for all managers.
• Saved company money by successfully being able to maintain a home design office and continuing to be an active team member within the division and liaison to vendors.

6/2005-10/2006 Confidential, Atlanta, GA
Brand Manager/Lead Designer-Multi-Family Marketing

• Developed & maintained branded print collateral and user interface designs and web content for Lane Company's rental portfolio to assure consistency and effectiveness.
• Created new identities for new acquisitions, existing communities & new developments.
• Created and maintained relationships with internal customers to communicate brand awareness.
• Worked closely with Marketing Director, Executive VPs, PR and Regional Property Managers to properly brand and promote the company to the public and internal/external partners.
• Stayed within budget and saved the company money by negotiating print contracts with existing vendors.
• Managed an in-house graphic designer & providing art direction to outside design groups and contractors.
• Developed a design and print schedule available to regional managers to educate them on the workflow.
• Led and participated in highly structured projects with a variety of internal peers, managers and executives where I was responsible for providing assistance and information as it related to the procedures of the creative process for certain business objectives.
• Saved the company from agency fees by maintaining a productive in-house art department.
• Revived the company newsletter with a fresh design that created buzz throughout the company and with external customers and business affiliates.

6/2001-6/2005 Confidential, Atlanta, GA
Graphics Specialist (Promotion)-Corporate Marketing Communications

• Led design, print production, & organization of all printed pieces, including brochures, newsletters, trade shows graphics, marketing materials, promotional fliers, collateral, web site maintenance and more from conception to completion.
• Saved the company money by successfully maintaining a downsized department, from three people to one.
• Worked with Marketing Managers of various divisions to coordinate marketing initiatives for tradeshow promotions and events.
• Gathered and negotiated quotes with printers for best pricing and maintenance of budget and attended press checks.
• Attended free design seminars and workshops to stay abreast of industry trends and stay within department budget.
• Successfully rebranded the company overview brochure, which led to executive approval of the redesign of all outdated sales materials.
• Created new trade shows marketing materials, signage and salesman focused games reigniting excitement for trade shows attendance and participation.
• Saved IT learning time and money by making best purchasing choices for Macs & installing software/hardware & troubleshooting.
• Created, maintained and evaluated user interface designs and web content for large scale and complex internal & external web sites & databases.
• Became a liaison between IT and Marketing executives, educating both on the needs of each other's departments.
• Assisted IT by becoming Web Master, fielding emails to the appropriate departments and fulfilling request for web site interdepartmental content/graphics changes.
• Saved the company money by using photography skills to art direct and photograph product photo shoots.
• Coordinated all aspects of information gathering, editing, copy writing, photography, design and distribution of quarterly newsletter for internal and external customers.
• Created buzz and company camaraderie by coordinating an annual contest for children of employees for the creation of the company holiday card.

3/2000-6/2001
Marketing & Graphic Design Assistant-Confidential

• Assisted with design, layout, and production of newsletters, advertising pieces, trade shows posters & collateral, brochures, fliers, directories, and static banner ads.
• Proofed all printed pieces, prepared images for print & web.
• Assisted with production of all business collateral.
• Prepared marketing collateral for distribution to sales team and trade shows.
• Promoted to Graphics Specialist.

10/1999-Present
Independent Graphics/Web Designer & Marketing Consultant

• Abdur Rahim Enterprises (Non-Profit, Entertainment)
• Supreme Fish Delight Restaurant (Restaurant)
• Atlanta Housing Authority (State Agency)
• Women in Film Atlanta (Entertainment)
• Aid Atlanta; Women's Division (Non-Profit)
• Cobb County Junior League (Non-Profit)
• Halftime LIVE stage show (Entertainment)
• Youth VIBE, Inc. (Non-Profit)
• Best Property Management of Georgia (Small Business; B2C)
• Meridian Housing Properties (Real-Estate; B2C)
• New Perspective Consulting (Small Business; B2C)
• Emory University (Education)

Applications Adobe CS3 & CS4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, ImageReady), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Desktop Publisher), Quark, FileMaker, HTML, DHTML, Visio, Homesite, CSS, Constant Contact, Fetch, FTP, SEO, Knowledge and use of JavaScript templates, Sharepoint and web content management tools (CES, Vignette, Contribute).

Skills Excellent verbal and written communications; project management from conception to completion; e-marketing; web content management; wire frames/storyboarding; information architecture; usability testing; vendor relationship building and management; junior designer, intern and contractor management; tradeshow, events, promotions, marketing and coordination; leadership and teambuilding; excellent interpersonal skills; photo shot coordination and art direction; account management; Mac and PC proficient; Mac and PC troubleshooting; software purchasing, upload and maintenance; brand management; copy writing; 5 years trade show coordination experience; 3 years retail experience; 2 years customer service banking experience.

Awards Art Institute of Atlanta Best Portfolio 2003

Certifications Web Design (Art Institute of Atlanta)

Organizations Confidential