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OBJECTIVE
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Exceptional interpersonal and
communication skills.
Extensive online, print and digital media production skills (website
development, maintenance, direct marketing and video).
Self-Starter, ambitious
and a team player.
Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information
verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills, able to work under pressure and independently
to reach required deadlines.
Flexibility in managing multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities;
Ability to handle changing priorities quickly
Solution-oriented.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Illustrator CS4
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Adobe InDesign CS4
QuarkXPress
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
Adobe Flash CS4
Copywriting
FTP, HTML & CSS
Novice Actionscript 3.0
SLR Photography
Final Cut Pro/Avid
EDUCATION
CUNY Graduate Center:
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Hunter College
Bachelor of Science:
Art Direction & Media
To utilize my versatile experience in project coordination, marketing and
media design to efficiently support, implement and produce media campaigns
and marketing programs across all outlets, while making positive
contributions in a marketing environment.
CORPORATE
The One Group New York, NY March 2007 - Present
Marketing Designer/Media Coordinator
. Responsible for structuring and streamlining a solid in-house creative
department through strong brand identity while substantially increasing
company's presence in the hospitality industry by 75%.
. Conceive, design and implement marketing and branding strategies on a
wide array of projects across online, print, digital and broadcast outlets
including media kits, proposal, annual reports, identity, copy, logo
development, print, online and digital promotional and marketing content,
advertising, website, editorial advertisements, large format printing,
corporate stationary and signage.
. Manage and traffic all digital marketing content such as artwork, copy
and video footage, email and social networking marketing collateral and
editorial production schedules as well as outsource vendors and contract
employees.
. Oversee production schedules and plan coordination strategies of all
marketing materials internally and externally, expediting all projects to
be completed on or before deadline and to utmost client satisfaction.
. Compile, analyze and research hospitality and nightlife marketing trends
and data to develop brand identity and media plans for new business
ventures which target various markets.
. Build and strengthen effective working relationships with various
departments internally while interfacing daily to discuss the status of
current jobs and any new developments that may affect production schedules.
. Track and update marketing collateral, calendars and weekly marketing
status reports.
. Develop and maintain online/print media kits.
. Resolve any issues that have occurred and also adjusting the schedule
accordingly so that the needs and criteria of a project or client's vision
are satisfied.
. Daily interfacing with Vice President of Operations, Director of
Operations and Chief Executive Officer along with Marketing department and
Customer Service representatives to make sure brand identity is consistent
with collateral across all media platforms.
. Assemble all marketing and public relation material including footage,
proofs, production masters and final printed pieces.
. Create press-ready mechanicals for output as well as PSD files for Flash
design and web development.
. Maintain and manage photo library and press archival for all venues.
. Estimate all project costs and providing cost proposals to supervisors
and external clients.
. Manage workflow and delegate projects to interns and trainees while
guiding through its completion.
. Establish and maintain relationships with new vendors and expand resource
base.
. Coordinate with marketing and public relations teams and printers to
conceptualize and execute new campaigns and media plans for on and off
premise events.
. Approve proofs and communicate with printers, stock houses and vendors.
. Troubleshoot and expedite all issues needing immediate attention.
. Responsible for various other duties as assigned.
RRFA Consulting New York, NY April 2007 - April 2009
Project Based Designer
. Translated client's needs and business goals into design solutions.
. Tapped artist talent to create fresh brand identity and all correspondng
print collateral including corporate logos, promotional materials and
stationary; ensuring client's satisfaction.
. Work with client on concept approach that will bring increased brand
identity and sales.
Wax Poetics Magazine Brooklyn, NY February 2007 - April 2008
Art Department Intern & Assistant to the Creative Director
. Organized and prepared artwork for magazine production department.
. Edited layout and typography for editorial spreads.
. Scanned and retouched images for layouts; Archived and organized magazine
artwork and fact checked photography spreads.
. Assisted Creative Director with scheduling, expense reports and general
office duties.
. Assisted in pre-press production for upcoming issues.
. Collaborate with photography and editorial department to effectively
execute design themes throughout publications, books and online content.