Paula Gentile

Senior Graphic Designer

Waltham, MA

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Talented and diversified Graphic Design professional with experience developing and implementing marketing material that increases product and brand awareness nationally and globally.

Ability to collaborate across company cultures with a strong blend of vision, creativity, and enthusiasm to solve challenging creative problems, and to ultimately meet the needs of the customer and strategic goals of the business.
Education
- Masters of Art Integrated Marketing & Communication IMC
  
  Emerson College
  
  2003
- Bachelor of Arts Art, Art History
  
  University of Massachusetts @Lowell
  
  1991
Experience
- Creative Communications Consultant
  
  On The Wing NH
  
  Epping, NH
  
  Sep 2016 - Present (6 years)
  
  • Brand development
  • Graphic designer
  • Web site developer
  • Photographer/digital media editor
  • Social media strategy & marketing
  • Blog creation
  • Facilitate client-company communication
  • Communicate with client community via social media to create a strong network
- Senior Graphic Designer
  
  Nova Biomedical
  
  Waltham, MA
  
  May 2016 - Present (5 years 8 months)
  
  • Create intuitive visual design solutions across all internal brand campaigns including posters, banners, html emails, illustrations/graphics and logos
  • Excel in translating business information/data/analytics into effective visuals (e.g. charts, graphs, presentations)
  • Produce full-color brochures and flyers using Adobe InDesign.
  • Product photo shoots and photo editing in Adobe Photoshop.
  • Produce collateral such as posters, banners, presentations and other trade show/event support materials.
  • Multi-task with various internal and external departments to meet their needs.
- Communications Manager, Graphic Designer
  
  JENTEK Sensors Inc.
  
  Waltham, MA
  
  Dec 1999 - Apr 2016 (16 years 4 months)
  
  * Designed original corporate identity and implemented successful product brand (MWM) across two major industries - aerospace and petrochemical. Designed and produced all corporate marketing materials.
  * Spearheaded, championed and implemented company website, teaming with management and web programmer.
  * Secured company executives high-profile appearances at tradeshows/speaking events and successful keynote presentations.
  * Conceptualized, designed and produced tradeshow booth displays for new product launches.
  * Forecasted industry events, recommended ideal strategic venues for maximum impact.
  * Loyal and dedicated manager with an excellent dependable work record always eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts.
  * Educated on Customs Compliance for international tradeshows & demonstrations.
- Visual Production Specialist/Graphic Designer
  
  MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  
  Lexington, MA
  
  Jan 1990 - Dec 1999 (9 years 11 months)
  
  * Expert at translating complicated information from scientists and engineers to project sponsors. Refined technical Illustration skills for PowerPoint presentations and technical presentations.
  * Excelled at building trusting relationships with internal customers and colleagues, fellow graphic artists and photographers.
  * Technical illustrator, MIT Lincoln Laboratory Journal.
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