EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design Manager/Consultant
Self-Employed • October 2020 - Present
Provide fresh, innovative design solutions and copywriting expertise that translates client ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences. Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs. Produce and present all design concepts, obtain approvals for deliverables, and supervise final product execution. Senior Graphic Designer
Indegene / AstraZeneca • June 2019 - October 2020
Employed by Indegene and worked full-time and on-site at AstraZeneca in Wilmington; leading programs that relied on the application of technologies, content, data and creativity for executing digital marketing and design solutions. Received projects and creative assets from agencies of record and collaborated with off-shore design and production teams to create new materials derived from those sources. Concurrently created original print and digital projects, while maintaining the core identity of each individual brand across AZ. Graphic Designer
Globus Medical, Inc. • May 2016 - June 2019
Conceptualized, designed, and produced a wide range of graphic and illustrative material, including product technique guides and related marking material, brochures, print and digital advertisements, trade show graphics, packaging materials, PPT and web templates, and html emails. Efficiently produced and managed multiple products in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent attention to detail. Planned all projects with sensitivity to budget and time constraints. Managed all jobs from conception to completion and oversee final production through expertise in prepress printing processes and techniques. Graphic Design Contractor
Bryn Mawr College • March 2016 - May 2016
Assisted in the Office of College Communication’s branding initiative. Redesigned multiple admission materials, which included viewbooks, postcards and invitations. Created a branding style guide and helped to implement the rebrand college-wide by updated color, graphics and messaging on the school’s website. Created additional marketing materials as needed, such as environmental signage, posters, e-blasts, internal presentation templates, and social media graphics.
Graphic Design Contractor
American Law Institute • September 2015 - March 2016 Designed, edited, executed and updated various print and digital marketing materials including brochures, periodicals, catalogs, postcards, posters, advertisements, banner ads, web graphics, email blasts and landing pages.
Graphic Design Contractor
Creative Circle • 2014 - 2016
Routinely managed and executed simultaneous creative projects with strict deadlines for multiple clients. Penned and designed both print and digital communication pieces, resolving projects from concept to completion. Maintained and sustained long-term client relationships through continued follow-up and support. Graphic Designer
Villanova University • 2008 - 2014
Provided support to University leadership with all creative material and design projects from concept to completion, which included print pieces, digital graphics, web design, photography and illustration. Consistently produced high quality, professional design materials and projects for University clients, while consulting on brand, concept, purpose, audience, usage and distribution. Oversaw all work flow, including trafficking of jobs, budget and time line adherence, art direction for photographers, and management of prepress print production. JOANNE MORGAN
Newark, DE
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EXPERIENCE
Senior Managing Graphic Designer and Writer
Clement Communications, Inc. • 1998 - 2008
Designed, authored and managed corporate, healthcare and education-based communication programs, customer-driven custom products and promotional materials. Solely responsible for the creation and production of over twelve communication programs, managing each through entire project process and adhering to strict deadlines. Hand-selected to assume unique role responsible for launching several new products. Hired, trained, and mentored junior designers and editors. Graphic Artist Contractor
ATSI & Defense Acquisition University • 1997 - 1998 Produced and published the University’s bi-monthly magazine in its entirety. Created all layout and design work, including: articles, advertisements, illustrations, photo retouching and manipulation.
Graphic Designer
Environ Products Inc. • 1994 - 1996
Designed in-house graphics, including brochures, sales sheets and newsletters. Created technical drawings and illustrations of engineering products and prototypes using Illustrator and Freehand. Managed several projects simultaneously, from concept through completion.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
Drexel University • Bachelor of Science Degree/Graphic Design Magna Cum Laude • GPA 3.65
Graduated June 1994
Expert in Mac/PC platforms • Proficiencies include Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier, Dreamweaver, Sketch, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Acrobat, Veeva, Hubspot and Marketing Central.
AWARDS
American Inhouse Design Award • 2013
CUPPIE (Association of Communicators in Education) Award • 2013 Industry Partner Appreciation Award • 1998
JOANNE MORGAN
118 Foxfire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
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