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DESIGNER Mindy Jacobson

609-***-****

ad12ba@r.postjobfree.com

graphicsstudio.myportfolio.com

I am a highly-skilled graphic designer residing in the Tampa area. My experience is broad-based, with a concentration in print and digital media, working across multiple industries on a variety of platforms and campaigns. With over 20 years’ experience, my ability to easily grasp new concepts with a quick learning curve, while meeting or exceeding expectations, is well-respected and has enabled me to easily transition to any company. As a deadline-driven designer, I work well under pressure and am flexible with changing direction and priorities, I often managed multiple projects, often with competing deadlines. I am experienced working remote, it is my greatest asset of being extremely organized, detail oriented and a skilled communicator that has allowed me to consistently deliver creative, effective, and focused projects. Additional strengths include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of printing, pre-press, color separation, PDF output and digital output.

• Designing, creating layouts, pagination for ads & articles in magazine publications.

• Designing & following branding, creating logos, typography, color selection, photo editing & package design.

• Designing trade show booth materials, collateral and promotional products.

• Extreme attention to detail. Quick turnarounds. Ability to accept feedback and direction; and to apply direction and learning to future work.

• Copywriting and editing.

• Creating, Writing, Designing Digital Web Banners & Social Media Ads. My Mac (and PC) skillsets include, but are not limited to:

• Adobe CC – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro; Microsoft Office; Google Suite, Dropbox; iCloud

• Quickbooks, Flatplan, SalesForce, Basecamp, FTP

• E-blasts campaigns – Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, Mail Chimp EXPERIENCE

THE graphics Studio June 1996 - Present

Freelance Graphic Designer

• B2B, B2C

• Multi-task, works efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail. Performs efficiently under tight deadlines

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Manages workflow while coordinating multiple projects, various schedules; meets requirements, goals and deadlines

• Responds positively to customer and peer criticism and feedback

• Communicates clearly verbally and in writing; good listener Partial List of Past & Present Clients:

Dronepics, LLC INetU Managed Hosting Michael’s Kwik Print Minuteman Press of Cranbury Monmouth Health & Wellness Premiums By Nancy R&K Publishing/Senior Community Media Shop-A-Holic/King Kong Printing Triton WayKool Events & Entertainment West Windsor-Plainsboro Lions Club NY Diamonds Remote Per Project Contracts:

Gulf Coast Menu Magazine • remote contractor August 2021 - Present

• Design & Create Ads, Copywriting, Photo Manipulation/touch-up

• Menus and Magazine Layout

Scrum.org • remote contractor June 2021 - Present

• Design & Create Ads

• Menus

• Magazine Layout

Backyard Coupon Magazine • remote contractor June 2020 - June 2022

• Design & Create Ads

• Magazine Layout

• Copywriting

• Packaging

RES Accessories - Tampa, FL • remote contractor October 2019 - Present

• Works directly with the COO & VP Sales

• Designing & creating B2B marketing pieces, e-blasts and catalogs

• Photo re-touching & editing

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EngagedLeadership - Beverly Hills, CA • remote contractor December 2017 - Present

• Marketing material not limited to sell sheets, bios & workbooks The Main Event - Marlboro, NJ • remote contractor January 2017 - Present

• Marketing material not limited to sell sheets, price lists & catalogs

• E-blasts, Custom logos, Custom Photo Frames

Part-Time:

Cincy Magazine • remote contractor December 2023 - Present Graphic Designer/Production Coordinator

• Designs ads. Check, correct & approve customer submitted Ads to meet print requirements

• Design & layout magazines, cover-to-cover

• Design and up-keep Marketing Material

• Finalize & prepare magazine files for FTP upload to printer Infinity 8/N2 Publications March 2022/June 2022 - August 2022 Ad Designer/Content Coordinator

• Designs ads for three Publications: Stroll Southshore, Stroll Bayside, Stroll Tierra Verde

• Balance Business & Creative: works with sales & writers, handles and edits content and photos Kirkwood Presbyterian Church January 2020 - June 2020 Part-time Graphic Designer

• Weekly program & Monthly newsletter

• Event flyers

• E-blasts

• Photo re-touching

Dr. Leonard’s/Carol Wright Gifts - Edison, NJ September 2017 - November 2018 Graphic Designer

• Designed & layout ads for two monthly, seasonal & clearance catalogs Gunther Publishing - Manalapan, NJ • remote contractor January 2015 - February 2017 Art Director/Graphic Designer

• Produced two monthly & two bi-monthly magazines – print and online versions

• Maintained three websites for four magazines using WordPress

• Created e-newsletters & e-blasts for advertisers

• Worked directly with printer/publisher, editor, writers, sales associates, and advertisers

• Managed three social media content intern. Responsible for overseeing intern’s and assigning projects EDUCATION

International Academy of Design & Technology

Tampa, FL - Online June 2010 - November 2013

Major: Graphic Design Graduated: Bachelor of Fine Arts (3.93) Honors: Dean’s and President’s List (all terms) ORGANIZATIONS

Mirabella HOA

President December 2020 - Present

Secretary/Treasurer February 2019 - December 2020

Mirabella CDD

Board Seat August 2019 - Present

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Katelynn Webb - COO, Cincy Magazine 513-***-**** ad12ba@r.postjobfree.com Randy McMullen - Chief Navigator, My Smart Shopper Deals 813-***-**** ad12ba@r.postjobfree.com Ritchie Francese - Owner, Premiums by Nancy 732-***-**** ad12ba@r.postjobfree.com Alison Clark - Director of Operations, The Main Event 732-***-**** ad12ba@r.postjobfree.com Leonard Alonzo - VP Sales, RES Accessories 813-***-**** ad12ba@r.postjobfree.com unabridged resumé go to: https://thegraphicsstudio.wixsite.com/mindy

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