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Marketing and Design Specialist

Christina Wood

Pittsburgh, PA
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    - Strong foundation in marketing, communications, and design, complimented by an understanding of business operations and development

    - Adaptable, positive, results and detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills

    - Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Arts | Visual Communications | Commercial Art
      Waynesburg University
      1991 - 1995
  • Experience
    • Senior Technical Communications and Labeling Lead
      Smith + Nephew | Pittsburgh, PA
      Jul 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)
      • designs manuals, product instruction for uses (IFUs), marketing material, along with product, packaging, and shipping labels, while adhering to branding guidelines, product specifications, and regulatory requirements
      • leads all labeling generation tasks, working in tandem with cross-functional team to determine labeling project plans (deliverables, content, schedule)
      • maintains ongoing communication with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Development, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Systems Engineering) to achieve labeling tasks and meet deadlines
      • manages design description files of manuals and labels, where requirements are listed, and then verified against during the approval process of documents
      • drives content development of technical literature with subject matter experts
      • routes projects for approval, implementation, or archive while adhering to an internal document control system, also leads and documents labeling design reviews
      • assesses labeling impact for sustaining and international projects as regulations evolve
      • develops custom graphics, literature, and wireframe layouts to aid in new product prototyping, training, internal/external communications and user evaluations
    • Senior Marketing Strategist
      Circadiance
      Turtle Creek, PA
      May 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)
      • determined and implemented communications programs, both internal and external, that effectively promoted the organization and its products
      • developed and executed email marketing and social media strategies to drive awareness, traffic, engagement, and conversion of prospects
      • created content and graphics for website, blog, newsletters, and other digitally produced material
      • wrote copy and designed layouts for fliers, brochures, advertisements (print/digital), trade show displays, and PowerPoints
      • collaborated with engineers, administrative staff, and manufacturing personnel to ensure the product messaging was consistent with product technical features, as well as company policies and procedures
      • developed all product branding, packaging, and documentation
      • monitored ROI and KPIs and prepares analytical reports for management team
      • liaised with print, advertising, marketing, and web development vendors
    • Marketing Manager
      Protea Biosciences
      Morgantown, WV
      Dec 2015 - Nov 2017 (1 year 11 months)
      • collaborates with leadership to determine and plan business development strategies
      • designs and implements campaigns, graphics, layouts to ensure integrity of brand, while engaging the audience with captivating content
      • manages social media channels and coordinates trade show activities
      • drafts and edits marketing materials, corporate communications, and press releases
      • maintains administrative oversight of website, ensuring accurate and fresh content
      • prepares and tracks the annual budget, which includes the cost of trade shows, printing, consultant agreements, and purchased services
      • manages vendor relationships–web development, investor relations, print, marketing
    • Marketing Specialist
      CSE Corporation
      Export, PA
      Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 6 months)
      • created marketing collateral, trade show exhibits, product/packaging designs, advertising, and
      PowerPoint presentations
      • collaborated with Product Specialists to develop product support materials (user guides and training packages)
      • developed and implemented corporate communications, digital marketing, and print advertising plans
      • produced a quarterly internal employee newsletter and a monthly progress report to off-site sales team
      • coordinated all marketing activities (trade show participation, advertising schedules, public relations, and program calendars)
      • created and maintained corporate brand guide, while monitoring all communications for uniformity in message and design
      • maintained and organized controlled documents (marketing collateral, price lists, and technical documentation)
      • coordinated activities of outside consultants, advertising agencies, website managers, print vendors, illustrators, photographers, and writers
    • Marketing Administrator
      Benshaw
      Pittsburgh, PA
      Feb 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 10 months)
      • designed marketing collateral (brochures, catalogs, fliers, advertising, newsletters, and trade show displays)
      • developed training material (PowerPoint presentations, webinars, and manuals)
      • composed, compiled, and edited copy for marketing collateral, website, and webstore
      • determined and integrated marketing strategies based on sales team and customer feedback, market research, and competitive analysis
      • organized all marketing activities (trade show participation, training events, advertising schedules, public relations, and program calendars)
      • prepared and managed upload of content for website and webstore, maintaining accuracy
      • maintained and organized controlled documents (marketing collateral, price lists, application notes, white papers, and technical documentation)
      • liaised with vendors and freelance services: quoting, scheduling, art direction, proofing, and document control
    • Design and Operations Specialist
      TMS
      Warrendale, PA
      Feb 2000 - Feb 2012 (12 years)
      • created marketing collateral (logos, brochures, media kits, catalogs, fliers, signage, advertising, and trade show displays) and designed front-end graphics (banners buttons, icons, and color schemes) for the society’s website and other online initiatives
      • composed a monthly trade journal and produced conference proceedings (reviewed manuscripts, created cover art and front-matter pages, assembled content)
      • developed templates, guidebooks, and tutorials to ensure uniform products, while maximizing database capabilities in tandem with the publishing process
  • Industries
    • Advertising
    • Commercial Equipment
    • Medical & Scientific Equipment
    • Publishing
  • Skills
    • Advertising
    • Art Direction
    • Branding & Corporate Identity
    • Publishing
    • Communication Design
    • Copywriting & Editing
    • Creative Suite
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • Print Design
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