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Tracy Paradowski

ad0yae@r.postjobfree.com 716-***-**** 716-***-**** 24 Frank Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14210

Seasoned Graphic Artist and Designer bringing 30+ years of experience applying technical and creative abilities to diverse customer projects. Highly effective at collaborating with artistic, project, production and administrative leadership to complete tasks according to budget and schedule goals.

Project management abilities

Advertising familiarity

Graphic and Media Design

Microsoft Office expertise

Logo creation

Project coordination

Corel Draw 2018 expertise

Project management

Owner / Graphic Designer

Clever Girl Design Studio Buffalo, NY January 2000 - Current Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures.

Oversaw all aspects of project execution, including progress of each phase, quality of workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables. Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands. Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines.

Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.

Led startup and opening of Clever Girl Design Studio business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning. Secured long-term accounts, managing sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.

Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.

Hosted fundraising events for various charities to boost brand awareness and community engagement.

Coordinated with webmaster to develop website and create online advertisements, boosting online sales .

Reviewed company software and business programs to determine value and assess viability in EDUCATION AND TRAINING

WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES

live environment.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Baker Victory Services Early Childhood Program Buffalo, NY November 2015 - Current Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.

Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency. Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors. Helped students with limited mobility move around school areas and handle personal care tasks. Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials. Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation. Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring. Supervised (8) students on field trips by performing head counts and maintaining group proximity to account for all children in busy, public environments. Arranged and led activities for students, including learning the fundamentals like the ABC's, current month, dates, days of the week and the weather Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips. Observed student behaviors and utilized success intervention techniques to correct problems. Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design, Illustration

Erie Community College Buffalo, NY

Associate of Arts: Graphic Design, Illustration

Potter Road Technical School West Seneca, NY

High School Diploma

West Seneca West Senior High School West Seneca, NY www.clevergirldesignstudio.com