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EXPERIENCE:
ART DIRECTOR, April 2002 to May 2018
Precept Medical Communications, Warren, NJ
• As Precepts sole Art Director, I created various medical education pieces from concept to final print deliverable in accordance to strict branding guidelines for multiple pharmaceutical account brands
• Supported senior management in new business pitches with visual presentation graphics
• Contributed to weekly client / account team status
• Created, executed, and managed all medical education projects, ensuring that projects were completed on time and within budget. This includes all aspects of graphic design, as well as, art production and development of slide kits, journal ads, medical illustrations, newsletters, invitations, exhibit signage, and scientific posters
• Design email blasts for desktop and mobile devices adhering to developers Photoshop specifications
• Create print ready mechanical die-lines while managing the production process from preflight to working with vendors in order to complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Expert user of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator) plus PowerPoint
• Responsible for hiring freelancers and coordinating / overseeing their work-flow Client base includes: Boehringer Ingelheim, Forest Laboratories, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Laboratories, Shire, Astellas Pharma, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Medtronic SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, May 1997 to April 2002
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
• Earned the annual report design project through internal design competition
• Produced marketing materials for sales team through strategic brand identity overhaul
– New designs increased the company’s visibility and client base. Marketing materials maintained the consistency and integrity of the Horizon BCBSNJ brand
• Designed and created various collateral and corporate communications marketing materials including the following: sales kits, direct mailers, annual reports, web banners, newsletters, manuals, signage, and corporate event ads
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising
Minor of Business Administration
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
HONORS & AWARDS:
The Global Awards, Art Directors Club of New Jersey and The Davey Awards PORTFOLIO:
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