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Creative Director

Martin Lithograph, Tampa, FL Oct 00   “ Apr 01
Designer/Copy Center Manager 

Florida Metropolitan University, Tampa, FL May 00   “ Jan 01
Graphic Professor

Planet Visions, Tampa, FL Aug 98   “ Apr 00
Creative Director

JP Graphics, St. Pete, FL Jun 98   “ Jun 99
Freelance Graphic Artist

Other Experience

Bay Pines VAMC, Bay Pines, FL Oct 02   “ Sept 08
Administrative & Medical positions

Gateway Computers, Tampa, FL Dec 97   “ Apr 99
Tech Support/Client Support 

Edix, Clearwater, FL Mar 95   “ Dec 97
Inventory/Asset Supervisor

Custom Stores & Fixtures, Atlanta, GA Apr 94   “ Mar 95
Office Manager

Graphic Achievements and Experience
    Produce variety of finished media products, working with customers to
determine and interpret client  's needs and objectives
    Meet with customers to assess needs, requirements and aesthetic preferences
    Determine appropriate medium and style to best convey message and
information
    Conduct initial design research, develop concepts and gather graphic
resources
    Develop complete typography plan, layout and color treatment based on
knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
    Provide rough sketches and instructions for freelance staff or create layout
directly
    Integrate and develop visual elements, such as line, space, mass, color and
perspective
    Execute all camera-ready artwork including color separations, cropping and
scaling photos
    Resolve design problems
    Ensure visual effects accurately convey meaning of text
    Ensure overall design effectively communicates to intended audience
    Products include logos, business cards, letterhead, Web sites, banners,
brochures, promotional materials, signs, print ads and illustrations, as well as
corporate branding and identity development. 
    Manage projects from requirements gathering/needs assessment through
delivery, setting goals, objectives and priorities. Determine project schedule,
setting deadlines and delivery dates
    Customers included University of South Florida, Bay Cities Bank, L  'Oreal
and others 
    Directed design and production of visual communication products for
inauguration of new university president, including signs, banners and
invitations. Received certificate of appreciation.
    Designed disposable camera case for golf benefit, showcasing sponsors Publix
(grocery store) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL football team).
    Handled Web site and graphic design projects from requirements gathering to
delivery and maintenance

Other Achievements
    Directed staff of 12, including full-time design staff and student
employees, on design, printing and reproduction
    Coordinated and managed all copy and print operations, including project
management, scheduling, customer service and delivery
    Supervised, trained and coached staff and evaluated performance.
    Manage all facets of business operations, including administration, accounts
payable/receivable and staff oversight
    Establish short- and long-range plans and administrative policies and
procedures
    Hire contract staff and ensure professional delivery of products.
    Performed administrative duties to support patient travel, including billing
and providing liaison with ambulance and taxi companies
    Determined most cost-effective modes of travel for patients, considering
distance, time of appointment or discharge, urgency and equipment
    Provided range of clerical support and customer service to medical center
patients and staff
    Implemented software to enhance shipping, production and customer
satisfaction
    Controlled transaction accuracy and password maintenance
    Worked collaboratively across department lines to resolved issues and shared
important information to maintain a team environment
    Assisted in planning and analyzing the results of a client meeting for
quality purpose
    Reviewed and updated records to ensure current administrative data was
complete 
    Excellent organizational and time management skills provided complete and
accurate documentations to manage work environment and prioritize
responsibilities
    Directly supervised Customer Service Staff
    Prepared and maintained reports, journals, and files; prepared monthly
spreadsheets
    Supported all incoming calls, documented all issues and resolutions in a
data base

Education

MBA: Business Admin. (Cum laude), Florida Metropolitan University, Tampa, FL 

BS: Decision Science & Computers, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

AS: Commercial Art (summa cum laude), Florida Metropolitan University, Tampa,
FL

Awards and Achievements
    Special Service Award (SARS Protocol) Bay Pines, VAMC
    STEP Program (Leadership Program) Bay Pines, VAMC
    Outstanding Young Women of America
    Certificate of Appreciation: USF Presidential Inauguration for graphics

Software Skills

Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, Image Ready, Acrobat Distiller Dreamweaver,
GoLive & InDesign
Macromedia: Flash 
QuarkXPress 
QuickBooks 
Studio
PC & Macintosh

Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, FrontPage & Publisher 

I am proud of my educational and professional achievements, and as the face of
the economy shifts my multi-layered skills have enabled me to take on
responsibilities that are key to the dynamic of growth. 

My effectiveness in time management and organization has allowed me to pursue
graduate degrees while fully employed. I am resourceful, focused and determined.