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Independent Graphic Design Contractor
Marianne Guarnieri - Graphic Design
North Providence, RI
Sep 1996 - Present (28 years)
* Provide graphic design solutions for multiple clients on a broad range of marketing and communications initiatives by collaborating with in-house creative teams as well as outside vendors, to increase sales, productivity and product visibility. - Including but not limited to brochures, catalogs, direct mail pieces, package design, flyers, magazine ads, licensed product design, web-based ads, web and e-mail graphics, calendar and events promotions packages, as well as some photo retouching and color correction.
* Secured long-term contracts with several companies during maternity leaves, advanced the design and development of products to completion, met strict deadlines, handled multiple projects from concept to completion resulting in uninterrupted workflow, timely deliveries and increased sales. List of Contract Clients:
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Walpole, MA
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
Recently designed all collateral for an event campaign for the Matt Light Foundation’s “Celebrity ShootOut” — save-the-date announcements, event signs and banners, photo backdrop, silent auction mobiles , posters, lanyards, event adbooklet. Developed and designed all collateral for a “Cornhole Commotion” event — billboard, event signs and
banners, photo backdrop, e-mail blasts, posters, lanyards, restaurant menu board and T-shirts.
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Pawtucket, RI
Nov 2000 - Nov 2013 (13 years)
While recently covering a maternity leave in the marketing department, I was tasked with updating and editing PowerPoints for 2014 tours, updating Cumulus usage (imaged archiving software), creating additional versions for the 2014 tour brochure as well as creating e-brochures. Developed SlimJims, Mailers and Posters, updated and edited numerous other projects as they related to the daily workflow. This tenure would be the third time I was contracted by Collette.
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Cranston, RI
Jun 2012 - Feb 2013 (8 months)
Designed brochures, mailers, sell sheets, white papers, e-mail blasts, posters, decals, for a variety of clients such as Boston Children’s Hospital, DryVit, Wolf & Co., Uvex, Good Start Genetics, Meeting Street, Amica, as well as marketing collateral for The Allied Marketing Group.
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Graphic Designer - Independent Contractor
Woonsocket, RI
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Designed brochure to market bookkeeping services and educational seminars – resulting in the company attaining a more extensive client base and increased revenue.
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Providence, RI
2011 - 2011
Designed corporate and marketing events collateral for interactive website, e-mails and mobile devices.
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Graphic Design
Taunton, MA
2006 - 2011 (5 years)
- 2008 - Full time Graphic Designer
- 2006 - 2007/2009 - 2011 — Independent Graphic Design Contractor
Coordinated with the Creative Director as an integral part of a dynamic creative team to achieve a more cohesive
company branding. Teamed with product development and marketing initiatives to develop a better understanding
of the creative needs of the Field (Sales Consultants), resulting in a seamless creative communications process
throughout the company.
• Redesigned, streamlined, organized and maintained all 2 color printed matter to coordinate with the design of each specific sales period, resulting in easy-to-use marketing tools for the Field Consultants.
• Designed special events collateral for qualified trip incentives, creating a goal oriented campaign for Field Consultants, increasing sales and recruitment.
• Coordinated with the Design Manager the development, layout and production of the product catalog.
• Created weekly business bulletins, product guides and sell sheets.
• Redesigned the 2009 yearly planner/calendar, developing it into a more user-friendly tool for Field Consultants. This helped to streamline party bookings, sign on new recruits and encourage personal growth and goals.
• Participated in day-to-day collective department decisions, enhancing the design communication process within the company, between departments and with outside vendors.
• Co-mentored a design intern in the graphic standards of the company and guided her through company and
department policies.
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Artini's Cafe & Lounge
Providence, RI
Mar 2003 - Feb 2010 (6 years 11 months)
Designed all food & beverage menus, magazine ads, events collateral, table tent teasers and posters, promoting strong customer service and increased sales.
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Launch - Media & Management Facilitator
North Providence, RI
2010 - 2010
Logo design
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Heart to Pen
Vance, AL
2010 - 2010
Photography Interpreted Poetry Book - Logo design
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Del's Lemonade
Cranston, RI
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Designed new packaging of Del’s Lemonade for supermarket dairy departments and point-of-purchase displays.
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
Nulco Lighting Manufacturer
Pawtucket, RI
1999 - 2005 (6 years)
Distinctive Residential/Commercial Lighting Design and Manufacturer
Recommended, developed and implemented photo retouching and color correction standards for 400 page catalog. Facilitated with photographer during photo shoots. Created industry source magazine ads, package designs, sell sheets and collateral support for catalog.
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Graphic Design - Independent Contractor
GeigerDonnelly Marketing
Foxboro, MA
2000 - 2005 (5 years)
Collaborated with Art Director, design team, product development and sales team, to create support collateral for ad campaigns, contests, entertainment marketing, field and event marketing, fulfillment, games, incentive programs and sweepstakes programs - for clients such as Clark's Shoes, Garelick Farms, Rockport Shoes, Rally Burgers.