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Talents & Skills | Technical Expertise | Certification | Professional Experience
Education | Volunteering | Professional Membership
GRAPHIC ARTIST / MARKETING COMMUNICATOR / PROJECT MANAGER
Talented, artistic, knowledgeable graphic artist who is an accomplished designer of Award-Winning products, and excels at website development, advertising, copywriting, photo editing, visual displays, photography, and marketing. Broad experience in print and digital media. Proficient with current trends, and design/office software. Equally skilled at creative development, art direction, and project management. Will exceed expectations at every step of delivery.
Captivating Visuals On-time, Cost-Effective Production Professional Quality Engaging Writing Style
PROFESSIONAL TALENTS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
| Design And Develop |
Award-Winning products, advertisements, catalogs, banners, posters, signage, displays, programs, announcements, presentations, promotional packets, brochures, maps, packaging, websites, e-newsletters |
| Produce and Develop |
Newsletters, magazines, product catalogs, product and packaging, rosters, and print ready files, working closely with print vendors |
| Research and Develop Strategies |
Marketing communications, advertising plans and budgets, conduct and analyze consumer surveys, determine design trends |
| Produce Photography |
Shoot, edit, retouch, restore, compile photos of events, products, meetings, places, individuals for use in print and digital publications |
| Write and Proof Read |
Press releases, news and human-interest articles for print and digital media, contracts, proposals, blogs, product instructions |
| Maintain Websites |
Content updates, layout and design, email blast creation, organization |
| Manage Social Networking Sites |
Social media campaigns, advertising, consumer messaging, event promotion |
| Manage Finances |
Maintain production expenses within established budgets, oversee vendor cost estimates, approve quotes and invoices |
| Generate and Maintain Data Bases |
Management of database and corresponding company/employee accounts, assemble and analyze website and email statistics, data entry and analysis |
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TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
SOFTWARE:
Design & Publishing: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, Mixbook, Canva
Website Development: Dreamweaver, CSS/HTML, WordPress, Netsuite Site Builder, Shopify, Wix, Constant Contact, Sublime, Cognito Forms, Stripo, Zen Desk
Social Media Creation: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, Ripl
Video Production: Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, CyberLink PowerDirector, CyberLink AudioDirector, Sony DVD Architect Studio, Roxio, Windows Media, FlexClip
Office Efficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft 365 Administration, Dropbox, Netsuite, Google Docs, Zoom, Team Viewer, Stream
HARDWARE:
Canon Rebel SLR (digital photography)
PC & some Mac
Wacom Tablet
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CERTIFICATION
GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN
Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Acrobat, and Sect. 508 Compliancy
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WEEMS & PLATH, ANNAPOLIS, MD (10/16 – Present)
Art Director & I.T. Manager
Design, develop, and manage production and delivery of Award-Winning products, packaging, advertising, brand management, catalogs, logos, promotional materials, retail displays, mobile apps, signage; supervise development with overseas factories and domestic printers. Create and design e-newsletter and social media campaigns. Manage and maintain client (CRM) and product database, I.T. infrastructure, company/employee accounts. Design, update, and develop company, product websites including:
KATHERINE GAHS / GRAPHIC DESIGNER, SEVERNA PARK, MD (9/08 – Present)
Contract Marketing Communications Specialist, Graphic Designer, and Photographer
Design, develop, and supervise production and delivery of the full spectrum of printed and digital collateral materials, and websites
MULTIPLE CONTRIBUTIONS (Design, Develop, Expand, And Maintain) WEBSITES FOR:
NOTABLE EMPLOYMENT (06/07 - Present)
NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME, Annapolis, MD
Administrative Assistant
ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB, Annapolis, MD
Communications Manager
- Wrote and produced monthly Smoking Lamp newsletter, bi-annual Beacon magazine, annual Ship’s Store Merchandise Catalog, member directory, and periodic press releases
- Created and maintained AYC and AYC Foundation websites and managed social media campaigns
- Provided analysis of statistics regarding surveys of members’ communications behaviors and preferences
- Designed, developed, generated photography for and produced all promotional materials
- Directed, monitored and mentored activities of the Communications Associate
SEVERNA PARK AND PASADENA VOICE NEWSPAPER, Severna Park, MD
Photographer, Writer
- Researched, interviewed, photographed, and wrote articles on local events for print and web publication
MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY – DEPT. OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES, Annapolis, MD
Print Production Artist
TOWSON UNIVERSITY DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES, Towson, MD
Promotional Advocate
- Promoted disability support services through speeches and panel discussions
WATERMARK CRUISES, Annapolis, MD
Sales Associate – (While attending college)
- Researched and developed marketing strategies for group outings
- Designed and developed flyers, maps, forms, contracts, proposals, informational pages, and newsletter
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EDUCATION
TOWSON UNIVERSITY, Towson, MD (2011)
Bachelor of Science,Electronic Media and Film (Communications)
- Study Abroad Program: Richmond, The American International University In London, London, United Kingdom
- Dean’s List: 3 years
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VOLUNTEERING
NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME / EASTPORT YACHT CLUB, Annapolis, MD
Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race Marketer, Press Release Coordinator and Photographer Back To Top
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
AIGA (American Institute For Graphic Arts)
The Association For Women In Communications
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