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Bachelors in Liberal Arts
with a concentration in Art, Psychology
and Sociology
*********@****.***
Seminole, Florida
PSCU September 1999 - September 2024 24 years 8 months St. Petersburg, FL Marketing & Graphics Manager
Primarily responsible for overseeing visual brand identity development, execution and governance. Lead designers and multimedia producers in the development of graphic design solutions that align with the company’s branding and vision. Provide creative vision and direction to ensure design aesthetics are creative, innovative and deliver the intended messages to the target audience. Manage people, projects and workflow, ensuring that initiatives are completed on time, within budget and that the results exceed expectations. Maintain proactive approch to project leadership, actively participating in all planning meetings; demonstrating ability to quickly comprehend technical subject matter; communicating all timelines and/or issues to project team.
Collaborate closely with product, marketing, sales and communications teams. Effectively manage external vendors, agencies and production companies. Stay extremely current with latest design trends, software tools and emeging technologies to continuously improve the quality of our team’s outcomes, creating state-of-the-art communications, marketing collateral and graphic designs through print, online, distance learning, multi-media, and websites. Talented, award-winning Graphics Design Manager with over 25 years experience leading the creative process to deliver high-quality visual solutions. Proven track record of successfully leading entire design process from concept to completion for a wide variety of projects.
Strong communication, collaboration and leadership abilities coupled with a passion for the creative process. Exceptional organizational skills along with a keen eye for design asthetics.
Vision Twenty-One July 1995 - August 1999 4 years 1 month Largo, Florida Corporate Communications Specialist
- Designed Marketing Materials
- Supported Corporate Events (internal and external)
- Worked Trade Show booth
- Coordinated all charity initiatives
Banfield Pet Hospital January 1992 - May 1995 3 years 4 months St. Petersburg, FL Office Manager
- Manage the front office
- Triage patients
- Sold Wellness Plans
- Hire receptionist positions
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
GDUSA (Graphic Design USA) -
Annual Report Design: 2016, 2019,
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
GDUSA - 2017 Holiday Card design
GDUSA - 2018 America CU Museum
Digital Wall Display
SOFT SKILLS
• Strong Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Conflict Resolution
• Building Strong Relationships
INDUSTRY SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite
• PowerPoint
• Word
• Excel
• SharePoint
Monday Project Management System
Open Reel
dianedecandio.com
References available upon request.