Real Estate Design

Patricia B. Marcus *******@*******.***

**** *** ****** ******, #*** H: 561-***-****

Boynton Beach, FL 33436 C: 832-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS

. 9+ years of proficiency as a graphic designer of printed materials, from

concept through completion.

. 3 years of experience creating e-blasts, web banners and website design.

. Solid competence with Mac and PC platforms.

. Technical expertise in Mac OSX, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, InDesign,

Acrobat, Flightcheck, and Microsoft Office with basic knowledge of

Dreamweaver, Flash and ImageReady.

. Quickly absorb new technology and software applications, with a love for

learning new skills.

. Highly perceptive with the ability to pinpoint problems, provide creative

solutions, and handle challenges, with proven history of increased

productivity.

. Self-motivated, can work independently or within team environment when

needed.

. Prioritize projects and manage marketing/art department.

. Able to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a

fast paced challenging environment.

. Strong attention to detail and strong proofreading and editing skills.

. Personable and articulate, skilled in handling customers and staff with

professionalism and

courtesy.

. Enthusiastic, energetic and committed professional with a strong work

ethic.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Shelby Homes - Fort Lauderdale, FL March, 2006 - Dec. 2009

Art Director

. Designed conceptual layouts of brochures, advertisements, folders,

inserts, signage, trade show displays, billboards, posters, direct mail,

newsletters, logos and corporate packages.

. Increased productivity and maintained deadlines by extending work hours

as needed.

. Designed e-blasts, websites and web banners for online advertising.

. Met with company President on many critical corporate projects.

. Prepared final files for web and pre-press.

. Created and designed logos and composed vector files of residential

community location maps.

. Worked directly with vendors and salespeople, to formulate and organize

projects.

. Responsible for management and production of all marketing department

projects in deadline-driven environment.

. Contracted with media specialists.

. Coordinated media planning and ad placements in local newspapers and

magazines.

SCP Commercial Printing, Inc. - Boca Raton, FL March, 2000 - Oct. 2004

Graphic Designer

. Conceptualized and created layouts for catalogs, brochures, newsletters,

annual reports,

advertisements, logos, direct mail, invitations and website design in the

areas of real estate, retail, medical, entertainment and education.

. Trained and oriented new employees in the art department.

. Increased productivity by advancing knowledge of software programs,

improving technical

and organizational skills and extending work hours as needed.

. Received recognition of outstanding work and design by numerous clients.

. Assumed responsibilities in other departments when necessary - including

scanning, color-

correcting and pre-press.

. Established strong working relationships with clients to ensure continued

business.

. Generated a new design for company's website, minimizing the need for

work to be done through consultants.

Who Did That Creative Advertising, Inc. - Deerfield Beach, FL Nov. 1999

- Feb. 2000

Graphic Designer

. Designed advertisements, corporate packages, logo and collateral design

from concept through pre-press.

. Organization and maintenance of art department.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

Williams Island HOA - Aventura, FL 2009 - 2009

. Layout and development of Powerpoint presentations for HOA business

meetings.

Temple Beth Torah - Aventura, FL 2008 - 2009

. Layout and creation of bi -monthly newsletters, flyers, brochures, logos

and invitations.

Cotton and Company - Stuart, FL 2005 - 2006

. Layout of advertisements, direct mail, newsletters, brochures and folders

- production and

prepress.

The Art Squad - Stanford Financial Group - Houston, TX 2004 -

2005

. Design and layout of corporate magazines and advertisements, production

work as

needed.

Coastal Graphics, Inc. - Lake Worth, FL 2003 - 2004

Designed logos, stationary package, and brochures for educational company.

Custom Marketing Solutions - Boca Raton, FL 2000 - 2001

. Designed logos and advertisements for several real estate companies.

Capital Entertainment - Bethesda, MD 2000 - 2001

. Created movie poster, newspaper advertisements, video and dvd packaging

for foreign film.

EDUCATION

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, FL AS Graphic Design March 1999

Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA MCAT Art Therapy May 1986

Wheelock College, Boston, MA BS Special Education May 1983

University of Hartford-Art School, CT Design and Drawing Courses 1980-

1981

Portfolio available upon request

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