CAROL P. RIBEIRO
*** ****** ***** *****, *********** GA 30281
*****.*******@*****.*** • 508-***-****
SKILLS SUMMARY
Innovative and highly talented professional, offering progressive experience in graphic design and marketing management. Detail-oriented with advanced skills in typography and in-depth knowledge in social media marketing. Self-starter; skilled at demonstrating expertise in print design and layout. Creative and strategic thinker with comprehensive background in utilizing resources to accomplish business initiatives. Problem solver; able to identify issues and generate solutions to deliver outstanding results. Out-of-the-box thinker; adept at creating simple yet first-rate designs that capture overall company vision. Proactive team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
MARKETING ACUMEN
• Creative Design/Direction • Program Facilitation
• Client Relationship Building • Meetings Coordination
• Excellent verbal/written skills • Budget Tracking
• Trade Shows Coordination • Team Player/Motivator
• Skilled Presenter
DESIGN ACUMEM
• Magazine/Newsletter Layout • Advertisements
• Poster/Banner Design • Logo and Corporate Identity
• Pro Quality Typography • Photo Retouching
• Social Media Branding • Targeted E-mail Campaigns
• Interactive Web Banners • Multimedia Graphics
• Basic HTML Knowledge • Basic Web Page Design
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
• Adobe Illustrator • Adobe In-Design
• Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Premiere Pro - Basic
• Adobe After Effects - Basic • Adobe Flash - Basic
• Adobe Encore - Basic • Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Publisher • Microsoft Power Point
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Worcester Regional Association of REALTORS® Auburn, MA
Marketing Coordinator/Graphic Design 2008 - 2011
Marketing Coordinator:
• Developed and provide effective member communication strategies and programs to promote information awareness
• Implemented a public relations program that focuses in providing public speaking opportunities and media interviews
• Initiated efforts in maximizing social media and formulated electronic communications strategy
• Conducted research and generate innovative solutions to efficiently execute communications programs that establish professional relationships and procure prospective members.
• Assisted Events Coordinator
Graphic Designer:
• Redesigned the overall layout and content of monthly print and electronic newsletters
• Created brochures Affiliate Partnership Programs, Classes/Events and Company’s Benefits
• Designed Ads for Local and State Event’s Programs and for local newspaper
• Revamped the front page of company’s website while having very limited space to create
• Rendered technical assistance in developing the company’s school website in Wordpress
• Worked closely with Executive Vice President in the creation of event and classes flyers/posters
Worcester Regional Association of REALTORS® Auburn, MA
Membership Manager/Marketing Coordinator 2006–2008
Membership Manager:
• Evaluated and provided effective recommendations for the changes on membership rules and regulations to Executive Vice President.
• Employed organizational skills to accurately maintain members’ database and filing system
• Collaborated with the bookkeeper in conducting follow-ups on membership dues and billing
• Administered all aspects of events and programs coordination.
• Presented monthly membership report and newsletters for EVP and WRAR Membership Committees/Board of Directors
Marketing Coordinator:
• Designed and prepared monthly Newsletters for printing
• Created brochures Affiliate Partnership Programs, Classes/Events and Company’s Benefits
• Worked closely with Executive Vice President in the creation of event and classes flyers/posters
• Rendered support in circulating marketing materials to members
• Assisted on editing the company’s Website
E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc., Westborough, MA
Assistant to Vice President and Executive Vice President 2005–2006
• Encoded and maintained relevant data into the database.
• Devised, generated, and presented reports, charts, and spreadsheets during meetings.
• Utilized MS Access in designing and maintaining databases.
• Made significant contributions in designing the company’s new website.
• Performed general office management functions.
EDUCATION
Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA
Associate of Applied Arts, Major in Graphic Design
• Graduated with Highest Honors June 2011
• 2011 Phi Theta Kappa–Member
AWARDS
• 2011 Quinsigamond Community College Women of Distinction Award Recipient
• Illustration Work Displayed on 2011 Quinsigamond Community College Arts Magazine
WORK SAMPLES
www.Behance.net/CarolPRibeiro