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michelle c

Graphic Designer/Senior Designer

Occupation:

Graphic Designer

Location:

Wellsville, PA

Education Level:

Bachelor

Will Relocate:

YES

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Creative, innovative visual problem solver and consumate teame player

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COMPANY POSITION HELD DATES WORKED

Roche diagnostics (Confidential) 8/2005 - 3/2006
ITT Technical institute (Confidential) 7/2004 - 6/2005
Eye 4 Design, (Confidential) 1/2001 - 7/2004
Gilchrist & Soames, (Confidential) 4/1999 - 12/2001
St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services (Confidential) 8/1987 - 4/1999
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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

Purdue University fine Art 1985 Bachelor Degree
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Highlights:

Spearheaded various high-level special projects for the Marketing Manager, Director of Marketing and the Vice President of marketing. Started in-house graphic design studio. Assessed future needs, chose equipment and established vendor relationships. Result: Company had first in-house design studio with short turn-around time, reduced costs establishing long-term client relationships i.e. Atlantis Paradise Island. Researched and project managed new trade show booth design at $40,000. Result: Dramatically upgraded the company corporate image within the industry and awarded “Best In Show” when premiered at Las Vegas trade show. Created Brickyard 400 promotional program package materials focusing on a young audience. Brainstormed a “seek-and-find” technique, established a matching game”, “puzzle” elements, and provided a user-friendly 4 page foldout. Result: The Indianapolis Brickyard 400 program will circulate at the second largest one day sporting event. Initiated and developed marketing management plans for local Latin band, “Cool Chilies”. Developed a musical focus with client, researched successful local bands, and created an aggressive marketing “hook” utilizing culture as an introduction. Result: The band plays numerous corporate gigs including The Indiana Roof, RCA Tennis Tournament, Marriott Masters, World Basketball Tournament and the Indy JazzFest. Interviewed by Channel 6 Health Beat television reporter, Stacia Matthews, concerning ADD and medication; interviewed by national women’s magazine concerning the impact of ADD on patients and families; appeared in McNeil corporate video for Concerta; spoke to Concerta sales representatives at national sales meeting in Atlanta, GA. Result; Increased awareness of ADD/ADHD impact on patients and families and effective treatments

Companies I like:

not sure

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Create web and print designs, corporate logos, presentations, publications, marketing. Meet with clients to determine their marketing communications needs. Provide media consultation. Developed an archival system using date/job number/property to trace previous iterations from past designs using computer files and tape backup. Hired and supervised design team Developed and maintained vendor relations Managed photo shoots Developed marketing pieces including copy writing Researched and managed new trade show booth design at $40,000. Designed new brand products product lines. Created and art directed designs Gave presentations
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