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Karen Higgins

NJ
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    Collaborative and versatile art director and graphic design professional skilled at developing creative solutions and producing innovative design concepts. As a manager, I believe that happy people do good work so I'm uncommonly dedicated to motivating and building teams and strengthening relationships.

  • Education
    • BFA Communication Design, Graphic Design
      Kutztown University
      2002
  • Experience
    • Director, Marketing Programs Development Manager II
      Bank of America
      Pennington, NJ
      Mar 2010 - Present (16 years 3 months)
      • Lead in-house creative team in development of complex, high-impact concepts that support financial wellness, increase employer-sponsored retirement plan participation, and contribute to the responsible growth of the company.
      • Collaborate with creative team, partners and leadership to develop progressive best practice materials inclusive of varying points of view and thoughtful feedback
      • Advocate for, inspire and lead in development of brand evolution and act as liaison with Enterprise brand team. Monitor representation and quality of work.
      • Provide art direction and brand oversight of visual approach, internally and with external agencies
      • Design marketing and educational material in corporate branding, using client’s branding or creating custom 
graphics to promote financial wellness plans from concept through completion. Projects include brochures, flyers, emails, direct mail, posters, letters, microsites, seminars and videos.
      • Present creative concepts to senior leaders and line of business partners
      • Utilize A/B testing, analyze feedback and adjust creative as appropriate
      • Prioritize the well-being of my teammates and peers; lean into strengths and support education and growth pursuits
      • Lead team through regular process improvements to improve accuracy, increase efficiency and build a culture of respect and value within the department
      • Manage day-to-day for design team; oversee workflows to ensure projects are delivered within established timelines
      • Act as team liaison in all appropriate meetings; management, client, team building meetings and efficiency 
committees such as the Employee Engagement Council
      • Promote individual development through mentoring and partnership. Administer performance reviews.
      • Manage contractors through hiring, onboarding, training and daily workflow.
    • Graphic Designer/Photographer
      Craig Collins Photography
      Boonton Township, NJ
      Jun 2009 - Jun 2015 (6 years)
  • Awards

    MarCom Platinum | GDUSA Inhouse Awards | GDUSA Graphic Design Awards | Global Equity Organization "GEO" Award | Pensions & Investments Eddy Award

  • Industries
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  • Skills
    • Art Direction
    • Branding & Corporate Identity
    • Communication Design
    • Creative Direction
    • Creative Suite
    • Design Management
    • Graphic Design
    • InDesign
    • Typography
  • On Coroflot
    @karenhiggins, member since 2005
    • Following 13
    • Followers 7
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