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Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist
Flowers Plantation | July - September 2016 (Contract) • Lead creative of monthly residential newsletter and Treasure Magazine • Publication layout and ad design, writing & editing, and photography • Maintained corporate and social media websites with imagery and news & event updates • Photographed parks & recreational events held at The Club at Flowers Plantation • Cut printing costs by 50%, negotiating pricing and fees with vendors Marketing Associate CAPTRUST | February 2015 - June 2016 • Developed and supported effective marketing solutions using research and design, including marketing, advertising strategies, social media, and ongoing brand development • Created layouts and solutions for print and digital advertisements • Managed projects to support line of key business initiatives • Designed presentations to support pre-sale, participant education and conference activity • Accomplished both individual and team project goals • Daily updates to corporate website including press releases, company announcements, industry recognition, and community activities • Constructed Twitter and LinkedIn posts for events, conferences, and company updates Designer and Web Content Editor NC Department of Health and Human Services | December 2014 - February 2015 • Designed an infographic illustrating current substance use statistics • Collaborated with DHHS directors to maintain a public website and intranet for the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services Marketing and Design Specialist Skin Sense, a day spa | May - November 2014 • Designed compelling visual solutions for Skin Sense including flyers, gift cards, posters, brochures, and invitations for promotional events • Executed strategic marketing campaigns utilizing social media, e-mail, and print advertising • Website updates surrounding monthly promotions and events Graphic Production Manager Prism Publishing, Inc. | June 2006 - October 2013 • Managed all aspects of pre-press production, including design of ads and publication layouts while adhering to weekly deadlines • Worked effectively with sales managers and sales representatives • Weekly updates to company social media accounts Production Assistant Gale Force Media | September 2005 - March 2007 • Developed graphics for CanesVision and Wolfpack TV • Filmed and edited footage for Jumbotron during events • Operated video replay during Hurricanes hockey and NCSU sporting events |
Software Knowledge
• Adobe Acrobat • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop • Constant Contact • Dreamweaver • HTML5 • JavaScript • jQuery • MailChimp • Marketo • Microsoft Office • WordPress Highlights I am a creative and highly organized designer with the ability to manage simultaneous projects and meet deadlines in high pressure situations. I am a team player who can be self-managed and self-motivated, and who possesses excellent oral, visual, and written communication skills. Education Bachelor of Arts in Art East Carolina University Greenville, NC Web Master Certificate North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC |