Manager Graphic Designer

Michael S. Pish

mspproductionsllc.myportfolio.com

EXPERIENCE

MSP Productions LLC, Bloomfield, NJ Apr 2010 – Present

Owner / Independent Contractor: Graphic/Presentation Designer

Provided design services from inception through production. Projects include marketing materials, posters, Whitepapers, logos, brand development, presentation design (PPT, Keynote, Prezi), Convention graphics and exhibit design, signage, websites, digital banners, E-mail campaigns, advertisements, event décor, signage, invitations and other promotions.

Clients include:¬

• Genentech, CA (2010-current)

• Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Art Solutions, NJ (2015-17)

• BOSS Group @Merck Creative Services (2016-current)

• d-Wise Corporation, NC (2014-current)

• Tutoring CS Apps @ WyzAnt (2015-current)

• Hyacinth Foundation, NJ

• WuXi AppTech, NJ/China

• Travel Forum International, NJ

• Gallo Displays, OH

• Slen-Da-Rella, NJ

• Larsen Brown Staffing, NYC

• First Amendment @ RevHealth, NJ

• EUSA Pharma, PA

• Earth Cycle Calendars, OR

• Sky Crepers, Bellingham MA

• PRIME Events Inc. NYC

• Mark Groaning Studios, NY

• Glen Ridge Education Foundation, NJ

Roche Laboratories Inc., Nutley, NJ Oct 1992 – Jan 2010

Freelance Graphic Artist, Oct.1992 – March 1999

Creative Design Manager; April 1999 – Jan 2010

Creative Design Manager possessing 20 years of advertising experience as a visual communicator, able to work independently or as part of a team in a corporate environment. Experienced in managing and directing freelancers and

an in-house creative staff and vendors across different disciplines, while providing strategic, conceptual and tactical direction to drive sales and ensure effective implementation of marketing objectives. Possess the ability to manage

multiple projects simultaneously, communicate effectively, deliver results and the keen ability to identify, develop and enhance new concepts and opportunities that drive brand awareness. A client advocate for developing promotional tools, exhibits, meetings, events, sales tools and programs that aligned with the strategic brand objectives. Remain dedicated

to maintaining my record of success in delivering on-target, cost effective and creative solutions that met or exceeded

my client’s objectives and goals, on time and within budget.

• Possess requisite skills to provide design and logistical support for large corporate meetings (2000+EEs) and special motivational events as demonstrated during my 17 years in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Managed a creative staff in a fast-paced environment to produce large and small projects from concept to completion. Served as a primary liaison between my clients and the designers, presentation artists, writers, editors, production, agencies, vendors, consultants, contractors and external partners.

• Responsibilities included the development of contact reports, budget estimates, weekly status reports, time lines, post-project metrics and measurable performance goals.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to self-direct, resolve conflict, work under pressure and function in a matrix team environment to provide on time/target/budget, creative and strategic direction to all internal/external partners.

• Played role of key-liaison and relationship manager for senior management, marketing brands and internal departments to fully understand and prioritize their project requirements, thus, driving tactical executions of marketing initiatives used to increase sales.

• Possess in-depth knowledge of convention exhibit design, construction and support gained during the planning and execution of over 30 exhibits a year. Serviced domestic and global clients on multiple launch booths as well as several large multi-national & historical exhibits.

• Spearheaded and instituted several SOP’s, Electronic forms and systems designed to standardize, streamline, and provide cost-savings to ensure effective and efficient cross-functional work streams.

• Worked collaboratively and closely with all external vendors and internal service groups to elicit proper compliance with all laws, regulations and corporate policies.

EXPERIENCE (cont.)

AT&T, Middletown NJ Aug 1990 – Oct 1992

In-house Freelance Graphic Designer

Designed a full array of print and illustration work..

• 4-color sales/marketing support materials

• B/W technical illustration

• Presentation graphics

• Product identity/packaging

• Multimedia (computer/video integration)

• Commercial printing and client management

EDUCATION

Hartford Art School, University of Hartford 1986 –1990

Hartford CT

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Awards: Honorable Mention for Graphic Design

1990 Alexander A. Goldfarb Juried Student exhibition

Outstanding Service Award – Graphic Design Department - University of Hartford

SKILLS

Training Classes (Post college):

• Time Management, Delegation Boot camp (AMA)

• Dreamweaver Basics CS3 (Essex Computers)

• InDesign Q2ID, Illustrator 10, Photoshop (Mobile Mac Training)

• Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress, Indesign, PowerPoint, Keynote, Pages, Excel, Numbers, MS 2011 Suite

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Professional Affiliations: AIGA, Freelancers Union, DMI, AMA, NJADC, ADCNJ

REFERENCES

Full reference list from current and past clients available upon request

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