PROFILE

Designer with proven ability to translate the vision of an organization into design applications with specialization in magazine and journal publishing and marketing products. Imaginative, driven, collaborator with an abundant set of creative skills and abilities. Recognized as having instinctual design savvy and for taking initiative, and responsibility that includes appropriate follow-through. Experience in spear-heading cross-departmental projects with the goal of maintaining high visual communication standards. EXPERIENCE

Straight Arrow Inc., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Graphic Designer: March 2021 – Present

Collaborating with the President, Vice President of Communications and the Communications Team on product labels, displays, print advertisements, sales banners, point-of-purchase materials and social media posts/banners. Working in a fast-paced, creative environment where you can expect the unexpected and still complete projects on time while exceeding artistic expectations. Achievements:

■ Created all graphics involving the new Mane ’n Tail Curls Day Line product launch.

■ Developed a reputation in the company as a creative leader.

■ Exercised excellent verbal and written communication skills, building trust and confidence with co-workers and outside vendors. Informa, New York, New York

Designer: May 2011 – August 2020

Directed visual and design aspects of online and print publications in the Pharma Business Intelligence division. Became a creative lead with marketing teams producing conference materials, advertisements for in-house products, reports, white papers and e-books for domestic and international clients, including Fortune 500 Companies. Worked collaboratively with creative and account partners. Achievements:

■ Established outstanding professional partnerships with editors, collaborating on all visuals including charts, images and data driven infographics which were instrumental in increasing online viewership.

■ Designed web graphics and utilized Sitecore content management system to deliver digital content increasing customer engagement.

■ Consistently delivered projects on schedule, within budget and exceeded client expectations.

■ Generated substantial advertising leads with the production of customer focused marketing campaigns.

■ Interpreted and executed complex data into easy-to-read visual solutions and engaging graphics.

■ Initiated design of process documents to ensure streamlined work flow and brand integrity.

■ Awarded six Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) In-House Awards on individual and collaborative works. JEAN MARIE SMITH

86 Knob Hill Road, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 973-***-**** ad2hkh@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/jeanmariesmith20 PORTFOLIO https://smithjeanmarie20.wixsite.com/mysite-1 PROFESSIONAL

EXPERTISE:

InDesign

Creative Cloud (CC)

Photoshop CC

Illustrator CC

Microsoft Word

Infogram

Knightlab TimelineJS

PowerPoint

Mac Platform

Windows Platform

Monday

Smartsheet

Harris Publications, Inc., New York, New York

In-House Art Director/Freelance Art Director: September 1999 – May 2011 Harris publications is the publisher of magazines targeted to numerous demographic groups. Art Directed cover-to-cover editorial design of multiple Home Decor Magazines. Expertly presented design concepts and direction to senior management. Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting preset deadlines. Achievements

■ Recognized for superior editorial design of Country Almanac, Cottage Style, Country Victorian, Small Rooms, Country Collectibles, Great Country Kitchen. Assigned additional covers due to highly marketable results.

■ Was considered the “Go-To” professional for producing a magazine that was equally dependent upon subscription revenue as advertising revenue.

Goodman Media Group, Inc., New York, New York

Art Director: November 1992 – September 1999

Publishing house specializing in boutique magazine titles. Directed all design aspects of Country Accents Magazine, a national publication with a circulation of over 200,000 and Country Decorator Magazine. Created covers, page layouts, advertisements, inserts and poly bags. Achievements

■ Exceptional design skills resulted in advancement from hair fashion magazines to the wider audience of Home Decor due to diligent, thoughtfully conceived contributions recognized by upper management.

■ Collaborated with editors and photographers on photo shoots.

■ Assumed additional projects including digest books, publication covers and Farmer’s Almanac calendars. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design, The College of New Jersey RECOGNITION

GDUSA 2014 & 2016 In-House Awards

Six individual and several team awards for

Infographic designs

Informa Quarterly Awards 2018

individual Nomination

Recognizing a colleague who made an

outstanding contribution to the company,

through above and beyond commitment,

drive, effort or focus.

Informa Quarterly Awards 2018 Team Nomination

This award recognizes a group of colleagues that

have been successful working collectively.

Informa Awards 2019 Short Listed

For Top Team

The Informa Pharma Intelligence Design Team

consistently goes above and beyond in creating

high- quality, engaging client content and

in-house publications.

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