Allison Haag

Graphic Designer

New York, NY

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I'm a designer with an adventurous spirit. Two years ago, I packed my bags, left all I knew and moved to L.A. to start my career. This past September, I moved back to New York, got on a plane and traveled around Europe for two months. So now it's time to get to back to work.

I'm a designer with experience working in both print and digital platforms. I'm hard-working, passionate and creative. I'm multifaceted: I'm a designer, a writer, a photo editor, a social media manager and I can even code a little bit!

Check out my latest work: http://blog.teachable.com/author/allison-haag
Education
- Bachelors Journalism
  
  University of Amsterdam
  
  2011 - 2012
  
  I received a scholarship from Hofstra and UvA to study abroad in Amsterdam.
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Print Journalism, Fine Arts
  
  Hofstra University
  
  2008 - 2012
  
  Graduated summa cum laude
- Bachelors Journalism
  
  SKEMA Bachelor
  
  2010 - 2010
  
  I studied abroad in the South of France from Jan. 2010 until May 2010.
Experience
- Art Manager
  
  Storyboards Inc
  
  Feb 2014 - Sep 2014 (7 months)
  
  - Manage artists work
  - Update website with new artwork
  - Responsible for looking for new artists
  - Create promotional materials: artist magazine, meeting invitations, etc.
  - Communicate with vendors regarding printed materials
  - Write content and maintain blog in WordPress
  - Social media manager for Storyboards Inc and Art&Motion
  - Develop and send MailChimp newsletters
  - Troubleshoot all technology-related problems in office & work with outside vendors, if needed
  - Maintain Wiredrive for clients, artists and in-office staff
- Creative Lead
  
  TRUFFLE Travel
  
  Oct 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 3 months)
  
  I made everything on the site & app look beautiful!
  
  - Graphic design, photo editing, creative direction
  - Participated in brand development & maintained cohesion across all channels
  - Formatted the website by determining the correct look for all typography & graphic elements
  - Designed the media kit, 72-paged style book, brand book & all other company documents
  - Conceived the design for The Suite (the TRUFFLE blog), including layout, navigation, multiple post styles, typography, ads, photos & graphic elements
  - Envisioned the concept, strategy & design for TRUFFLE’s 25 Days of Adventure campaign in December, including the newsletter & blog post layouts & the ads on all platforms
  - Created all social media graphics, advertising and marketing materials for TRUFFLE, along with the ads for the impending partnership with onefinestay
  - Illustrated icons & buttons for the web, blog & app
  - Enhanced, cropped & uploaded all photos for the web & blog
  - Communicated with photographers to acquire images for TRUFFLE
  - Researched & purchased all stock photos
  - Photographed multiple businesses & landmarks for the LA city guide
  - Handled photo acquisition with international correspondents via Google Drive & Dropbox
  - Managed the 2014 photo department budget
  - Developed & implemented the organization process for the art/photo archive
  - Organized & maintained Dropbox for in-office staff, international correspondents & guest bloggers
  - Wrote blog posts, tips & content for the LA city guide, including two purchasable tours on the app
  - Arranged bi-weekly newsletter campaigns with Mailchimp in a template I designed
  - Built & stylized pages & posts in WordPress using HTML & CSS
  - Learned HTML & CSS at UCLA
  - Worked directly with the CEO to achieve the vision for TRUFFLE Travel
  - Coordinated multiple projects with coworkers across the globe
  - Achieved personal & departmental quarterly goals on a consistent basis
  - Volunteered with TRUFFLE at Project Angel Food, CHLA & Beauty Bus
- Eco Staff Writer
  
  Pink and Black Magazine
  
  Aug 2012 - May 2013 (9 months)
  
  I wrote about the environment, why it's great, and why we need to protect it! I also discussed how to live sustainably and be green while trying to spread love for our planet!
  
  Check out my articles here: http://pinkandblack-magazine.com/?s=allison+haag
- Graphic Designer
  
  SH Music Publishing
  
  Oct 2012 - Apr 2013 (6 months)
  
  - Designed illustrations for a series of piano books
  - Adjusted book layouts
  - Marketing research
- Blogged for seventeen.com
  
  Seventeen Magazine
  
  May 2012 - May 2012
  
  My blog post for seventeen.com about Sasquatch! music festival!
  
  www.seventeen.com/entertainment/sasquatch-recap
- Art/Photo Intern
  
  The Knot
  
  Jan 2012 - May 2012 (4 months)
  
  - Photo research for The Knot Magazine both national and regional issues, and their affiliate websites - thenest.com and thebump.com
  - Contacted photographers for hi-res images and terms of use contracts
  - Updated art administrative documents
  - Designed spread two-page for The Bump magazine (Vol. 8)
  - Resized images for slideshow use
  - Basic administrative duties (copying, scanning, etc.)
- Web Editor
  
  Office of Interactive Media at Hofstra University
  
  Sep 2009 - May 2012 (2 years 8 months)
  
  - Updated web page content for the Hofstra University website using HTML and Dreamweaver
  - Created new pages for the website
  - Updated Flickr account for school event photos
  - Identified pages to improve and/or redesign
  - Expanded Hofstra's online presence
- Art Director
  
  Pulse Magazine
  
  Jan 2011 - May 2011 (4 months)
  
  - Directed a staff of four people
  - Worked with other editors to maintain strict deadlines
  - Developed an original layout for the entire magazine
  - Designed each page of the spread and cover
  - Created logos for Pulse website
  - Communicated with publisher/printer to ensure correct layout at time of printing
  - Wrote blog post about the millennium generation
Awards

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Aug. 2011 - Jan 2012. Study Abroad.
Skills
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@allisonhaag, member since 2011
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Digital Design // Social Media

Digital Design // Social Media from Allison Haag

Digital Design // Social Media

Social media images posted on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for TRUFFLE Travel.

https://www.facebook.com/truffletravel
https://instagram.com/truffletravel/
https://twitter.com/TruffleTravel

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Digital Design // Social Media

Social media images posted on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for TRUFFLE Travel.

https://www.facebook.com/truffletravel
https://instagram.com/truffletravel/
https://twitter.com/TruffleTravel

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