Coroflot

Resume

- In-depth experience applying graphic design principles to produce innovative and tastefully created graphics
- Proven ability to multi-task, quickly learn and apply new technology and to handle changing priorities and deadlines on new and varied projects
- Exceptionally well organized; strong work ethics and willingness to work hard to achieve employer/client objectives

EDUCATION-
Web Design Certification, May 2011,
Delaware College of Art & Design (DCAD)

BFA, Graphic Design, Moore College of Art & Design
Awarded Moore College of Art & Design Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-
Diane Publishing Company, Philadelphia/Collingdale, PA 2008 – Present
Hired as a freelance book designer for a publishing company
- Currently designing book layouts and cover designs for the American Philosophical Society for various publications to be published this year.
- Designed book and cover "Reverend Thomas Purcell, O.S.A. - A Life Devoted to Japan and It's People", published in March 2009, for Professor Masako Hamada, PhD, Director of Japanese Studies at Villanova University.

Fisher Clinical Services, Allentown, PA 2010 – 2011
Hired as a Freelance Presentation Specialist for a leader in clinical supply chain management.
- Responsible for creating and revising professional business presentations.

Covance, Inc., Conshohocken, PA 2009 – 2010
Hired as a contractor for an international pharmaceutical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
- Created and revised pharmaceutical Clinical Case Report Forms (CRFs) and prepared for printing.

Villanova University Student Musical Theater, Villanova, PA 2010
Hired as a freelance designer for Villanova Student Musical Theater and Villanova Theatre Department for Assistant Theatre Professor David Cregan, OSA , Ph.D.
- Created publicity poster and program cover for a NEW version of the musical "Godspell".
- Created publicity poster and program cover for "Dead Man Walking", which was part of the Dead Man Walking Project by Tim Robbins.

Luminous 5 Photographic Arts, Drexel Hill, PA 2008-2009
Hired as a graphic designer for a professional photography studio
- Updated and create banners and graphics for company website.
- Produced marketing graphics for the studio.
- Assisted with photo shoots for company websites.
- Designed specialized wedding albums for clients.
- Created trade show display and catalog and store signage for Spirit Solutions.

Meetings in Motion, Nashville, TN/Clearwater, FL 2006-2007, 2009-2010
Hired as a freelance designer for a full service event and meeting planning company
- Created graphics for large pharmaceutical meetings and events across the country.
- Developed sales brochure and presentation to increase pharmaceutical business for event/ meeting planning company.
- Created graphic templates consisting of directional signage, brochures, forms, name tags Powerpoint presentations and other materials for use for all future pharmaceutical meetings.

Tipton Communications, Newark, DE 2006 - 2008
Hired as a freelance designer for a Communications/Public Relations firm
- Produced campus signage, fundraising brochure and communications for multi-year expansion campaign, starting with a new Performing Arts Center, for the Tatnall School in Delaware.
- Designed employee communications such as brochures, posters, intranet newsletters and marketing pieces for Bank of America.
- Created event graphics for Rohm & Haas.

Covance, Inc., Princeton, NJ
Senior Graphic Designer/Graphics Manager 1999-2006
Presentation Graphic Specialist 1997-1999
Junior Designer 1996-1999
Hired as a Junior Designer and promoted several times into positions of progressive responsibility for an international pharmaceutical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
- As Graphics Manager, successfully managed and expanded graphic services offered to high profile clients such as Pfizer, Bayer, AstraZeneca, BristolMyersSquibb.
- Earned numerous company BRAVO awards for creating quality designed graphics while maintaining innovative thinking, exceptional customer service, collaboration and teamwork.
- As Senior Graphic Designer, consistently exceeded expectations and set creative direction and vision while producing successful designs for multiple projects, coordinating and managing translators and print vendors, which included the tracking and processing of all invoices, and meeting project requirements to ensure client satisfaction.
- Acted as liaison across multiple departments, actively pursuing new projects and planning and ensuring projects were delivered on time and on budget.
- Collaborated with corporate meeting planners to design and produce graphics such as brochures, directional signage, forms, name tags, presentation binders for international pharmaceutical client meetings.
- Updated and maintained Mac backup server and all graphics equipment.
- As a Junior Designer, produced Case Report Forms (CRFs) and study materials (often in multiple languages) such as monitoring conventions, client newsletters, patient brochures, study recruitment ads and posters, patient cards, and site study aids from initial concept through to delivery of printed materials.
- As a for Presentation Graphics Specialist, played key role in creating Powerpoint sales proposals for Business Development; created Powerpoint training class to help co-workers improve on their presentations which in turn increased their proficiency.

SOFTWARE SKILLS-
Proficient in the use of both Macintosh and PC computers.
Adobe CS4 Design & Web Design Premium: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe IIlustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat; Quark Xpress, Corel Draw, Adobe Framemaker, Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Microsoft Front Page

VOLUNTEER-
Adopt A Pig Program
Philadelphia, PA 2010
Created felted art pig to sell at B Square Gallery to raise money for art therapy for kids with cancer

Adult Care of Chester County, Exton, PA 2009
Created marketing brochure for booth at the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival

Bucks County SPCA, Lahaska, PA 2005-2008
Created marketing, awareness brochures, flyer, posters, bookmarks

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS-
Member, National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
Member, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)