Marianna MB DESIGNS + MARKETING
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About
It's about creative concepts. It's about compelling communication.
It's about effective solutions. It's about attention to detail. It's about excellence.
It's about great work ethic and great work.
Let the work speak for itself.
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VIEW PORTFOLIO: artdesigncreative.com
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Award-winning graphic and web designer with 20 years of in-house and ad agency experience designing for a multitude of markets, including: corporate, entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, travel, skincare, real estate, education, healthcare, food, non-profit, and more.
I'm a results-driven strategic thinker and visual communicator with proven record of creative and effective marketing solutions.
I specialize in:
PRINT DESIGN: • Identity • Branding • Collateral • Advertisements • Brochures • Catalogs • Book Covers • Look Books • Invitations • Newsletters • Annual Reports • Packaging • Apparel Graphics • Hangtags • Banners • Signage • Billboards • Posters • Fliers • Direct Mail • Trade Show Graphics • Point of Purchase • Illustration • Photo Retouching • Art Direction
ONLINE DESIGN: • Websites • Mobile • Responsive Design • Landing Pages • UI/UX • E-commerce • Web Banners • Email Blasts • E-Newsletters
MARKETING: • Email Promotions • PPC Campaigns • Social Media Marketing � Direct Mail Campaigns • Direct Response Marketing • Marketing Strategy • Google Analytics • Promotional Copy -
Education
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Consumer Marketing, Brand Positioning, Strategic Brand ManagementIndependent Coursework2013 - 2014
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BA Graphic DesignCalifornia State University-Los Angeles1994 - 1998Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Experience
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Art Director / Marketing Manager - FreelanceGEMELLI Italian MenswearOct 2013 - Present (12 years 8 months)Managing, conceptualizing and executing the strategic and visual direction of all print and digital marketing for the GEMELLI brand.
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Graphic & Web Designer / Marketing Manager - FreelanceGrand TurizmoFeb 2013 - Present (13 years 4 months)• Sole designer responsible for conception and execution of all print and web design projects for a boutique travel agency.
• Develop innovative web and social media marketing strategies to maximize return on investment, resulting in dramatic sales increase that put the agency into a national Top 20 Sellers list. -
Principal / Graphic & Web Designer / Marketing ConsultantMB DESIGNS + MARKETINGJan 1997 - Present (29 years 5 months)• As a sole proprietor of my design company, I collaborate successfully with clients to produce creative and effective print and web design solutions.
• Devise and implement marketing strategies that provide measurable results and put my clients ahead of their competition.
COMPANY WEBSITE: artdesigncreative.com -
Freelance Graphic DesignerLamps PlusJun 2014 - Sep 2014 (3 months)A 3-months freelance contract with Lamps Plus, designing the very first issue of the 55 Downing Street catalog that will feature 52 pages of designer furnishings and décor. Involved in all aspects of design and production, as well as coordinating with buyers, photographers, scene stylists, retouchers, copywriters, and marketing to bring the final product to fruition.
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Graphic & Web Designer - Direct MarketingLunadaApr 2012 - Jan 2013 (9 months)• Concepted and created print collateral, online and email promotions, branding, e-commerce, mobile, and packaging for direct to consumer products.
• Elevated aesthetic level across all print and web materials, which resulted in increased conversion rates and profitability. -
Senior Graphic & Web DesignerMikell AdvertisingMay 2006 - Mar 2009 (2 years 10 months)• Designed and art directed print and online advertising, websites, environmental graphics, branding, and collateral projects for a multitude of clients of the advertising agency.
• Helped the agency triple in size, and was instrumental in elevated brand recognition and increased business for all agency’s clients. -
Senior Graphic DesignerAshbury ImagesFeb 2002 - Jan 2006 (3 years 11 months)• Created high-impact designs for apparel and promotional items for thousands of clients nation-wide. Designed internal marketing and print collateral materials.
• Headed a busy design department of a social enterprise with $3.5 Million in sales. Directed junior designers, and provided graphic and web design training to at-risk youth. -
Graphic DesignerWalden GraphicsMay 2000 - Feb 2002 (1 year 9 months)• Provided graphic design services for a wide range of San Francisco businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Projects included logos, stationery, newsletters, brochures, ads, flyers, mailers, posters, banners, and event promotionals.
• Effectively managed all projects while collaborating with the on-site screen printing and offset printing departments, conducted press checks, and coordinated jobs. -
Illustrator / Mural Artist / DesignerDreamland, IncJun 1997 - Sep 1998 (1 year 3 months)• Painted murals of characters and scenes from popular fairy tales to attract new business to a chain of daycare centers and preschools.
• Created fun colorful illustrations to accompany educational materials to keep the kids interested and engaged in learning. Designed logo and promotional materials. -
Puppet Builder / ArtistRed Herring PuppetsJun 1994 - Dec 1997 (3 years 6 months)• Built puppets and walk-around characters for movies, theater, TV shows, commercials, and educational performances. Credits include "A Very Brady Movie", Snapple commercial, "Pigasso's Place" TV show, and the MGM Grand Ice Capades show tour.
• Hand-painted backdrops and created props for sets. Constructed and sewed costumes for puppets and human performers.
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Awards
The International Davey Awards
Hermes Creative Award
MarCom Awards -
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On Coroflot@MB-Designs, member since 2013
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