Debora Parentes

Ownership and operation of a freelance creative studio that developed identities, print, websites, iPad applications, wedding invitation and advertisements for clients across multiple industries.

DAP also runs a invitation shop on Etsy called the Blush Market.

Managed the creative process for design projects, from concept through production and completion for both internal and external communications including websites, blogs, intranets, team sites, mini-sites, interactive presentations, motion graphics, infographics, corporate publications, magazine advertisements, e-learning modules, and wordwide marketing collateral

Supported global business teams in developing custom graphics and user-friendly templates for high-level presentations and proposals

Monitored and enforced brand identity across the organization and in all marketing and design

Performed senior role in the concept, design and production of materials for print and web including corporate brochures, e-mail templates, newsletters, presentations, proposals, publications, mini-sites, advertisements, and marketing collateral utilizing Day Pitney's established graphic identity

Implemented file management system and improved design process flow

Managed print production, pre-press, and press checks

Selected and managed outside vendors, including ad agencies, photographers and printers

Responsible for perception, design and execution of graphics mainly for proposal and presentations

Marketing material included printed and digital graphics for URS's national engineering, architectural and construction management pursuits

Worked closely with Proposal and Project managers to bring to completion winning pursuits

Perform in-house print production using digital printing process as well as coordinating with outside vendors

Concisely perception and implementation of projected flash based animations, motion graphics and interactive media designs
Ability to multi-task a variety of projects with changing priorities under tight deadlines

Creation of marketing materials, brand collateral, packaging, presentations, and interactive materials, all while maintaining a consistent, on-brand look and feel for all projects

Supervised all projects from initial concepts to printed pieces

Pre Press & Digital Production knowledge using Ricoh, Canon, Minolta, Roland, Pantone, CYMK/RGB

Creation of PDF files for Pre-Press and Proofs

Production of printed materials, preparation of pre-press materials for offset and digital printing with an emphasis on tight, clean mechanicals

Managing and archiving design file database

Client work includes projects for Bed Bath & Beyond Stores, Harmon Stores, Relay for Life Cancer Society, and local small businesses