Aimee Kade Fayetteville, GA *****

920-***-****

920-***-****

acn2o5@r.postjobfree.com

Responsible, organized and highly motivated creative professional. Experienced in all aspects of Business Management including Coordinating and Managing Front/Back Office with skills in HR, Administrative, A/P, A/R, Payroll, and Customer Service. Professional experience in Photography and Graphic Design. Comfortable in deadline-driven environments.

Known for precision and versatility on all projects, adept in problem solving and project

management of complex assignments. Easily creates and sustains trusting relationships at all levels. Collaborates well with colleagues and clients to create conditions for success.

EXPERIENCE

CREATIVE FREELANCER

Sherwood, WI/Fayetteville, GA • 2012 – Present

As a Creative Freelancer, I handle all aspects of my freelance business from daily business andfinancial management to account management, conceptual design, image editing and deliverables.

Recordkeeping, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing and Collections.

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Purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies.

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Provide software support and training when needed.

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Provide process analysis and recommend solutions.

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Prepared and executed budget plans.

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Conduct interviews, orientation and training.

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Oversee and prioritize the workload of contractors to ensure maximum productivity

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Collaborate with team and clients determine project goals and translate business needs into

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customer-friendly, usable designs for print and/or web development projects.

Collaborated with IT and subcontractors on development priorities and timelines to ensure

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steady throughput and on-time delivery of projects.

Photography and Image Editing.

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Conceptual Design in Accordance with Project Scope.

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Oversee development and maintenance of design style guides, content layout standards and

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branding consistency.

Design and creation of collateral marketing materials including signage, posters, direct mail,

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newspaper ads/articles, websites, brochures, catalogs, manuals, flyers, newsletters, greeting

cards, postcards, storybooks, calendars and other specialty pieces.

Designed newspaper and magazine advertisements.

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Oversee development and maintenance of client websites.

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Managed Proofing, Prepress and Press-Check Process.

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P HOTOGRAPER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER, K AYTEE P RODUCTS, I NC .

Chilton, WI • 2010 – 2012

Software and hardware support and resource.

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Maintaining and transferring of digital assets.

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Create and organize displays for trade shows.

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Project management and directing of photography, 2D renderings, management of digital

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assets, SKU/Image Library and supporting Marketing with concepts in packaging, sell

materials, in-store POP design/layout and web updating.

Concept and design of packaging and collateral materials.

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Layout of sell material (brochures, catalogs, sell sheets).

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Layout of packaging line extending.

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Clipping, color correction and optimization of photographed images.

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Creation of new product mock-ups.

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Printing of in-house banners, signs, buttons, posters and sell sheets.

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Updating web images and web ad development.

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Proofing and Prepress Process.

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S TUDIOEKKO, L LC

M ANAGER, I MAGE, D ESIGN AND PRODUCTIO N

Sherwood, WI • 2002 – 2010

Performed all recordkeeping functions including A/R, A/P, payroll processing and purchasing.

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Processing and payment of Quarterly Taxes.

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Ordered and maintained inventory, office equipment and supplies.

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Managed all travel and transportation needs.

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Participated in the installation of exhibits for trade shows.

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Oversee and prioritize the workload of staff to ensure maximum productivity

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Conducted interviews, orientation and training.

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Collaborated with team and clients determine project goals and translate business needs into

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customer-friendly, usable designs for print and/or web development projects.

Collaborated with IT and subcontractors on development priorities and timelines to ensure

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steady throughput and on-time delivery of projects.

Coordinated and booked portrait and event sessions; develop and place related advertising.

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Introduced new product lines.

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Direction of photography including aerial shots; organized and presented deliverables

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Managed contract photography for wedding fashion show event in Ireland (2006),

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responsible for photographic documentation of event.

Managed and supervised model, runway shoots and sponsor products.

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Project management of client events, trade shows, and projects requiring planning, follow-

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through, and results that meet client objectives.

Design and creation of collateral marketing materials including signage, posters, direct mail,

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newspaper ads/articles, websites, brochures, catalogs, manuals, flyers, newsletters, greeting

cards, postcards, storybooks, calendars and other specialty pieces.

Designed newspaper and magazine advertisements.

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Prepared and executed budget plans.

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Oversee development and maintenance of client websites.

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Managed Proofing, Prepress and PressCheck Process.

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Conducted annual salary and performance reviews.

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B USINESS ANALYST/W EB & G RAPHICS CONSULTAN T, C OMPASS TECHNOLOG Y

Green Bay, WI • 1998-2002

Account and Project Management.

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Worked with clients to analyze and flow-chart business processes.

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Recommended solutions and managed system conversions.

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Worked with Web Agency to design and develop company and client websites.

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Worked with Copy Editors to provide print and web content to effectively deliver client

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campaign objective and message.

Oversee development and maintenance of design style guides, content layout standards and

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branding consistency.

Collaborated with IT and subcontractors on development priorities and timelines to ensure

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steady throughput and on-time delivery of projects.

Conducted software training.

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Coordinated any project specific travel and transportation required.

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A DMINISTRATIVE /DATABASE ADMINISTRA TOR, V OITH

Appleton, WI • 1996-1998

Managed and scheduled temporary departmental staff as needed.

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Administered and maintained project database.

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Handled all travel/meetings/conference arrangements.

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Ordered and maintained office equipment and supplies.

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Coordinated software training.

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Provided administrative support the VP of Application Engineering.

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O FFICE ADMINISTRATOR, B CI TECHNOLOGY

Lombard, IL • 1995-1996

Managed small office of account reps and administrative/temporary staff.

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Responsible for A/P, A/R and payroll processing.

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Ordered and maintained office equipment and supplies.

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P ROJECT M ANAGER/IT S UPPORT, P ACON CORPOR ATION

Appleton, WI • 1993-1995

Managed the configuration, materials and installation of new warehouse office sites.

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Primary point of contact for all site vendors.

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Conducted Process Analysis Inventory, Shipping & Receiving

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Managed budget for each site build.

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Provided Software/Hardware support.

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A CCOUNTS PAYABLE/ACC OUNTS RECEIVABLE SPE CIALIST (TEM PORARY), S UPERIOR

S PECIALTIES

Appleton, WI • 1993

Performed credit checks.

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Setup and maintained customer accounts.

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Enter vendor invoices, prepare and mail checks.

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Setup and maintained vendor accounts.

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Account reconciliation.

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Required understanding of basic accounting principles.

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E XECUTIVE SECRETARY ( TEMPORARY), A IR W IS CONSIN

Appleton, WI • 1992-1993

Provided executive support to the interim Executive Officers during the company take-over.

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Attended meetings and official events on behalf of Executive Officer when required.

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Ensured the authenticity of office policies and procedures and supervised support staff.

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Communicated important telephone and fax messages.

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Planned and prepared meetings and organized conference calls.

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Assisted CFO with spreadsheets using Lotus 123.

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E XECUTIVE ASSISTANT/O FFICE MANAGER, C OAST ADJUSTM ENT

Irvine, CA• 1990-1992

Managed office and supervised clerical staff of 10 file clerks and 3 administrative assistants.

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Interviewed and hired clerical/administrative/temporary staff.

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Initialized creation of SOPs.

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Standardized all the forms used within the company.

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Approved all travel/meetings/conference arrangements.

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Attended meetings and official events when required.

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Responsible for A/P, Payroll Processing, invoice approvals up to $1000.

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Ordered and maintained office equipment and supplies.

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Coordinated, organized and managed company events.

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A CCOUNTS PAYABLE /PAYROLL, T USTIN ACURA

Tustin, CA • 1989-1990

Manual Payroll/Draft processing.

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Receiving, opening and logging invoices.

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Getting department approval to pay invoices.

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Paying invoices on time.

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Daily Deposits.

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Contacting creditors with questions or concerns about bills.

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Lot inventory.

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Assist as Parts Cashier.

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E XECUTIVE ASSISTANT, T HE HAMMOND COMPANY

Newport Beach, CA • 1988-1989

Performed all administrative duties to support the Executive VP.

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Attended meetings and official events when required.

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Ensured the authenticity of office policies and procedures and supervised support staff.

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Handled all travel and meeting arrangements.

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Trained new assistants on use of WordPerfect software and Lotus 123.

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Ordered and maintained office equipment and supplies for the department.

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Initialized creation of SOPs for our department.

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Standardized all the forms used within the company.

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T ELLER/CSR, Y ORK NAT IONAL BANK ANNEX

Elmhurst, IL • 1987-1988

Performed Teller duties.

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Handled customer transactions.

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Balanced out cash drawers.

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Assisted with customers and new accounts.

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S ECRETARY/OFFICE ADM INISTRATOR, L AW OFFI CES OF EDW ARDS & EDW ARDS

Anaheim, CA • 1985-1987

Managed office and clerical staff of 3.

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Handled all travel and meeting arrangements.

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Responsible for A/R, A/P and setup of all new clients.

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Managed manual payroll system.

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Worked with accountant for end of month closings.

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Ordered and maintained office equipment and supplies.

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Standardized all the forms.

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E DUCATION

Business Administration & Marketing, A delphi Business College, Anaheim, CA

Information Systems, C ypress College, Cypress, CA

S ELECTED CAPABILITIES

Account, Project & Event Management Software/Technical Training and Support

Digital Editing and Restorations /

Employee and Contractor Management Color Correction

Process Development MAC and PC Platforms

Tradeshow Coordination Photography / Graphic Design

Inventory/Shipping & Receiving Web Design and Customization

Customer Service/Sales/Marketing QuickBooks Accounting Software

Project Budgeting, Purchasing and Expense Adobe Creative Suite CC/Lightroom

Management

MS Office Suite/Outlook/Entourage/Access

Payables & Receivables

Canon DSLR Professional Series of Cameras

Payroll and Lenses

A FFILIATIONS

National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)

National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)

Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA)

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