Sales Design

LISA AHEARN

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly creative Graphic Designer with extensive experience in non profit environment. Adept at client and

vendor relations and negotiations. Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills. Talent for creating and

maintaining good partnerships.

Creative experience:

annual reports

newsletters (online and print)

brochures

advertisements (print)

posters and other wall displays

event collateral (post cards, invitations, and programs)

fundraising collateral

stationery

logos

t shirt artwork

photo retouching and manipulation

Word and Powerpoint templates

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Platform: Mac OS X

Web Development: Convio content management system, Dreamweaver, HTML

Applications: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), QuarkXPress, Freehand, Microsoft Office

(Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Planned Parenthood of North Texas, Dallas, Texas, May 2000 November 2010

Creative Director

Successfully managed graphic design projects from conception through completion. Defined agency brand and

established guidelines for adherence. In 2008, created branding campaign for $26 million capital campaign, which

raised $10 million in first year. Created materials for highly visible fundraising events, which raised more than

$650,000 annually in donations. Effectively built and maintained positive vendor relationships. Directed

production processes and efficiently resolved roadblocks. Directed the creation of online advertising campaigns,

increasing visitor traffic to agency website by 400%. Web Master for agency: coordinated platform migration to

Convio and motivated team toward successful training and production. Established online education program that

saw continued participation growth annually. In 2003, created visual materials for state wide funding campaign in

collaboration with Texas Association of Planned Parenthood Affiliates.

Continued >

Healthcare Environment Design, Dallas, Texas, January 1998 May 2000

Marketing/PR Coordinator

Managed promotional opportunities for Baylor University Medical Center in house architectural firm. Designed

bid proposals, created print collateral, designed exhibit boards and signage for trade show exhibits. Created

submission packets for architectural award opportunities, trade show entries, and press releases. Coordinated

public relations events, designed and installed exhibits. Identified publishing opportunities and managed

submission process. Established positive relationships with freelance photographers and managed photo shoots

through completion. Created and maintained photographic library, (print and electronic). Successfully trained

users in QuarkXPress application. Designed and edited newsletter. Displayed multitasking and organizational

skills managing varied projects and meeting strict declines. Created and maintained strong relationships with

vendors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FREELANCE

Planned Parenthood of North Texas, November 2010 Present

Continuing graphic design relationship with the agency. Creating and managing production of creative collateral.

Trinity River Audubon Center, Dallas, Texas, 2009 2010

In 2009, created the center’s first newsletter. Created a series of print advertisements throughout the spring and

summer of 2010.

For Sale By Owner.com, Dallas, Texas, 2003

Created banner for start up Internet sales company. Worked with client to create overall vision.

Performance Partnering, L.L.C., Dallas, Texas, 2003

Created templates for agency collateral materials, working with client to establish branding guidelines.

Larsen & Pedigo Architects, Dallas, Texas, 1999

Created submission package for entry in the Dallas American Institute of Architects (D/AIA) Awards using

photographs and CAD drawings for a creative and interesting product. Designed exhibit board for winning entry in

connection with the Dallas AIA celebratory gala.

Firewheel Editions/Rancho Loco Press, Dallas, Texas, 1998 1999

Created cover and book design for 138 page anthology, Best Texas Writing, the follow up 219 page anthology,

Best Texas Writing 2, and multiple books of poetry. Managed production process, working closely with vendors.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. Minors in English, history, and psychology. Dean’s list.

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. Graduated 1990.

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