Design Marketing

Sandra Williams

**** *. **** ****** #**** Chicago, Il., 773-***-**** ********@***.***

SUMMARY: I am an individual with multi-layers of skills and knowledge in

the areas of Print Production and Graphic Design. I have extensive

experience in the areas of Publication Production, Print Design, Desktop

Publishing and Technology. I have both book and journal publication

experience utilizing the Macintosh platform system and the use of all adobe

creative suite software programs (Photo shop, Illustrator, Acrobat). I am

also highly proficient with both Indesign and quark express. I also have

knowledge of Microsoft office suite programs.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Eastern Illinois University located in Charleston,

Illinois 61920 Receiving both my B.A and B.S degree's in Visual

Communication and Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE

. I currently assume the complete responsibility for the production and

printing of The Appraisal Journal. The Appraisal Journal is a

quarterly publication produced by the Appraisal Institute.

. I manage and prepare the total design, print and production process

including scheduling, layout, checking proofs, securing the mailing

list and accurately paying vendors for the production of the journal.

. Assist in the desktop publishing of books and other projects following

established design specifications

. Convert files, scan artwork and produce pages and interior layouts for

both books and the journal.

. Proofread completed author changes and enter final revisions as needed

to digital files.

. Maintain electronic production files for The Appraisal Journal and

other publications

. Continually update print reports for new text and reprinted titles

. Execute assigned projects and provide weekly updates on ongoing

projects

. Create PDF files of book and journal content for the company web site

and library

. Knowledge of online/offline marketing campaigns, electronic

communications and Fundraising development

. Provide computer support and assistance as needed for journal and

publication staff

. Responsible for updating digital book files as required for new book

impressions

. Redesign covers and interior pages with the preparation of newly

submitted author charts, graphs and tables for the new impression or

edition

. The ability to prepare highly complicated medical and scientific page

layouts and design

. Manage and update databases and digital file archives

. Responsible for developing and production of marketing presentation

and collateral to effectively promote new print products or previous

book titles

. Implemented marketing print communications (brochures, direct mail,

and newsletters)

. Coordinate and design the handling of all reprinted titles for the

company with photographers, vendors and outside freelance staff.

. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, multitask and manage

multiple projects in a fast pace environment

EMPLOYMENT

The Appraisal Institute/Production Specialist: Located at 550 W. Van Buren,

Chicago, Il., 60601 The University of

Chicago/Graphic Specialist: Located at 5801 S. Ellis, Chicago, Il., 60617

The American Medical

Association/Layout Artist: Located at 515 N. State St., Chicago, Il., 60601

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