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Creative Services Manager
Seattle, WA
Nov 2013 - Present (10 years 10 months)
Manage overal creative vision and maintain brand standards across all design platforms.
Art direct photo shoots for Redfin.com.
Support internal clients, including real estate agents, marketing, new business and senior management.
Responsible for assisting in training and development of designers.
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Seattle, WA
May 2007 - Present (17 years 4 months)
Typography | Identity | Packaging | Advertising | Posters | Editorial
I've had the pleasure of designing for,
Brooks Running Company, Seattle, WA
Draftfcb, Seattle, WA
BDA Inc, Woodinville, WA
Ellen Grauer Court Reporting, New York, NY
L&M Strategic Media Agency, Newtown PA
Overlook Records, Chicago, IL
Lavender Panther Entertainment, San Francisco, CA
Reggie's Rock Club, Chicago, IL
Overall Development: Nutrition & Fitness, Chicago, IL
Sara's Cards & Crafts, London, England
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Lead Designer
Seattle, WA
Feb 2013 - Oct 2013 (8 months)
Managed, developed and designed company’s creative output.
Conceptualized ideas for print and web campaigns.
Administered photo licensing and contracting.
Worked with printers by establishing quotes and preparation of files.
Stayed abreast of the most recent print, web and development trends.
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Web Producer
Seattle, WA
May 2012 - Feb 2013 (9 months)
Art direction and project management servicing a large portfolio of clients.
Designed, developed, tested, edited and maintained website content.
Set member expectations, project goals, deliverables and schedules.
Ensured that each project adhere to budget and time-line.
Managed cross-functional teams consisting of designers, developers, copywriters, proofreaders and social media specialists.
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Graphic Designer
Association Management Center
Chicago, IL
May 2010 - Apr 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Conception and production of brochures, program books, annual reports, direct mail pieces, and advertisements.
Logo identity systems and overall brand development.
Managed project coordination and follow up with editorial staff.
Designed websites, email blasts, banner ads, and on-line materials for social networking sites.
Worked with printers by establishing quotes and preparation of files for print production.
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Photographer
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
Jul 2008 - Apr 2012 (3 years 9 months)
Specializing in live concert footage.
Expert in black & white and digital photography.
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Tutor
Illinois Institute of Art
Chicago, IL
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 7 months)
Helped students develop and improve skills in the Adobe Creative Suite.
Introduced students to proofreading and writing techniques.
Assisted in school placement exams.
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Sales & Marketing Manager
Atlantic Records
New York, NY
Apr 2005 - Mar 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for all music sales and marketing activity throughout the East Coast and South. Accounts included Transworld, Circuit City, AEC.
Amplified business through multi-media, sales and marketing promotions. Promotions included physical and digital exclusive content, third party tie-ins, mobile coupons, e-mail blasts and on-line contests.
Actively participated in weekly Warner Music Group conference calls and customer meetings by presenting music, sales and marketing information on Atlantic Records priorities.
Coordinated all national and local advertising and organized in-store listening parties, retail visits and all artist-related events.
Forecasted sales patterns and identified sales trends.
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National Account Manager
Warner Music Group
Los Angeles, CA
May 2001 - Apr 2005 (3 years 11 months)
Accountable for achieving sales goals by selling to over 500 Sam Goody and Media Play locations and over 250 Wherehouse Music locations.
Managed National Account Coordinator Team.
Developed and presented sales and marketing plans to accounts in an effort to solve problems and determine growth opportunities.
Constantly maintained up-to-date product knowledge, which directly led to identifying and executing micro-marketing opportunities.
Achieved a gross of over $13 million in 2003 with the Wherehouse and $66 million in 2004 with Sam Goody & Media Play.
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Sales Representative
Red Distribution
San Francisco, CA
Dec 1998 - May 2001 (2 years 5 months)