Carolyn Anderson-Toth
1373 Torrey
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
 [Send email to request phone number] 40.0290

http://web.me.com/andrew_toth/Site/Circular_Advertising.html

objective

To obtain a position that utilizes my creative/managerial skills in developing
marketing materials that communicate a clear and concise message to the targeted
market. Developing consistent work practices engaging in current and updated Mac
OS systems and its software.

experience

Over 15 years experience in graphic design for print media. Including but not
limited:
to creative development of new business and existing clients, photo art
direction and
creative team management. Proficient with Macintosh systems and the following
software: QuarkXPress 6.5, Adobe CS2, Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
and
Microsoft office. Utilized a DAM system and structured process flows.

Metro Parent Publishing Group
22041 Woodward
Ferndale MI 48220
248.398.3400
Creative Director 2005 to present
Manage the creative and production of all publications, MetroParent, African
American Family,
Going Places, Metro Baby and Party Book. Concept Covers, feature stories and
departments. Oversee two designers, photo art direct, manage workflow of
incoming client
ads and other sales promotion pieces.

Meridian Advertising
December 1993 to October 2005
700 Tower Drive 5th Floor
Troy MI 48084
ISO9002 Certified
Creative Director 2001 to 2005
Oversee the creative direction of five Art Directors and their teams in creating
the weekly
advertising circular, for Kmart. Responsibilities include overall photo art
direction, on set
photo art direction, design and execution for hardline and softhome merchandise.
Attend
client meetings to present current creative and discuss upcoming ads.

Associate Creative Director 1998 to 2001
Oversaw the creative direction of three Art Directors and their teams that
designed and
produced a variety of advertising materials. Responsibilities included photo art
direction, new
client pitches and projects which included a bridal magazine campaign, Boy
Scouts of
America brochure, mid-level retail brochures and billboards. Attend client
meetings to present
current creative and discuss upcoming ads.

Art Director 1994 to 1998
Managed a staff of creative artists that designed and produced all of the
advanced planning,
special mailings, instore signage, client presentations for our largest client.
This team also
created and produced any new client pitches, brochures, seasonal catalogs and
presentations.

Graphic Designer December 1993 to May 1994
Designed and produced retail advertisements. This included ROP's,
mailer's, special in store vehicles, and grocery advertisements.

Ameritech Publishing, Inc.
100 N. Crooks Suite 112
Troy MI 48084
Graphic Designer, July 1989 to December 1993
Designed brochures, logos, promotional materials for in house sales staff.

education

Bachelor of Applied Arts
Central Michigan University
Portfolio and references available upon request
qualifications