Christina Morello

www.linkedin.com/in/clickography • acv0pw@r.postjobfree.com • P: 408-***-****

CLICKOGRAPHY San Jose, CA

Creative Director & Photographer

(November 2006 - Current)

• Currently working with various clients on a project-by-project basis within multiple industries.

• Projects include: Brand Identities & Management, Business Cards, Company Datasheets, Corporate Brochures, Greeting Cards & Event Invitations, Logo Development, Marketing Coordination, Packaging, Photography, Photo Touchups & Restoration, Presentations, Project Management, Social Media Support, Tradeshow Signage & Giveaways, Web Development

• Coordinate and execute photography portraiture sessions for companies, families, and children PORTITALIA CONSTRUCTION San Jose, CA

Creative Director, Marketing Manager, Accounting/HR

(January 2012 - November 2012)

• Primary objective: Assisted in the daily operations of the family business

• Designed and established brand identity and stationery system

• Directed all Marketing efforts via print advertisements, direct mail, website, blog, social media, and vehicle signage

• Captured all job-site photography and renting essential equipment to maintain company portfolio

• Gathered testimonials from clients

• Setup payroll system and company-wide health insurance

• Assisted in formal hiring and termination of employees as necessary SCHOOLMESSENGER Santa Cruz, CA

Senior Graphic Designer

(October 2002 - January 2012)

• Worked closely with the VP of Marketing to achieve usable and compelling designs

• Successfully implemented 3 different branding redesigns within a 10 year span

• Ensured brand consistency was achieved within 50-60 actively used documents

• Managed the proper use of multiple internal brands

• Developed product logos and company logos

• Designed all tradeshow signage and managed proofing, printing, shipping, and tracking

• Assisted with lead generation by designing various creatives for direct mail, email, advertisements, and web

• Designed for UI Development to create storyboards, graphics, screenshots, and interactive buttons

• Worked closely with the Web Developers to provide creative input and workable graphics

• Managed all event planning for sponsored cocktail events in various cities across the United States

• Secured venues, finalized menu and BEO, designed and printed invitations, purchased giveaway items for raffles

• Managed the design of the online Customer Service Center and content updates to Intranet THE CREATIVE GROUP San Jose, CA

Graphic Designer, Digital Production Artist

(June 2002 - September 2002)

• On-call for special contract assignments that included full-scale Graphic Design services

• Completed on-going projects for Meriwest Credit Union Visual Designer with 20+ years experience in Marketing. Specialized in Graphic Design, Brand Creation & Management, and Photography within a wide range of industries, including: High Tech, Non-Profit, Education, Travel, Medical, Professional Services, Construction, and Real Estate. Successful team player with a track record for creating and maintaining brands while remaining compelling and relevant in the marketplace. Proficient in Creative Suite 6. Christina Morello

UNISCAPE Sunnyvale, CA (acquired by Trados)

Graphic Designer

(December 2000 - May 2002)

• Created and maintained standard corporate identity through all aspects of organization including: Stationery System, Collateral, Presentations, Style Guidelines, Templates

• Directed all offices (London, Singapore, Sunnyvale) on proper usage of logos, fonts, templates

• Collaborated with Marketing to invent new corporate branding across print and web materials

• Completed in-house photography and photo stylization for custom imagery to match new branding

• Directed company to PDF standard format, with a savings of $70,000 in print costs in 2001-2002

• Designed new white papers, technical briefs, tradeshow signage, and brochures

• Directed the company in two successful product releases through redesign of Corporate Brochure, Press Kits, Collateral, Presentations, Banners, Web Graphics, Tradeshow Signage & Giveaways

• Worked with Product Development to design new product identity, interface, CD packaging, and software icons

• Designed infographics illustrating software architecture and functions

• Worked closely with print vendors and was the primary contact for all press checks THE ROSE COLLECTION Los Gatos, CA

Interior Designer (upon completion of internship with company owner)

(July 2000 - December 2000)

• Responsibilities included providing full spectrum in-home interior design services

• Assisted clients with direction of goals, themes, styles, budgets, and timelines

• Responsible for the progress and completion of each project while working independently

• Coordinated on-site meetings with licensed contractors and homeowners DATA MARKETING INC. San Jose, CA

Creative Design Consultant (promotion)

(September 2000 - December 2000)

• Consulted Creative and Production staff with active in-house design projects on a weekly basis

• Managed outside vendors to help ensure quality control with print materials Graphic Designer, Production Supervisor

(June 1994 - July 2000)

• Directed Print Production staff (5-7 employees) to ensure project completion within required timeline

• Composed art concepts for specific direct mail targets per client needs

• Primary contact person for accepting artwork from clients and releasing artwork to vendors

• Provided technical consulting to clients on USPO regulations for direct mail

• Assisted Account Executive with accurate pricing and budgets EDUCATION

De Anza College (Cupertino, CA)

Applied Arts & Graphic Design

VOLUNTEER

Girl Scouts of Northern California

Troop Leader

(October 2015 - Present)

Earl Frost Elementary School

G.A.T.E. Coordinator, Home & School Club Volunteer

(September 2011 - Present)

Design samples and professional references available upon request. West Valley College (Saratoga, CA)

General Studies & English

Santa Teresa Little League

Photographer, Team Mom

(March 2011 - Present)

Blossom Valley Sunrise Neighborhood Assoc.

Graphic Designer, Neighborhood Volunteer

(September 2015 - Present)

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