Graphic Designer

Donna M. Raia

** ****** ****, ******* *****, New Jersey 07920 • phone: 908-***-**** • cell: 908-***-**** • **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging position maximizing my project management skills while utilizing my Graphic Design expertise.

SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST:

A dedicated, talented, performance driven individual with 19 years of graphic design experience in the healthcare industry.

Excellent organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize extremely complex projects through the use

of strong time management skills. Able to support a wide-range of projects and activities while consistently producing quality

art services.

Manage and operate a Macintosh Computer on a Local Area Network (LAN). Proficient with the following software:

Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and Quark XPress. High use of Adobe Photoshop, MicroSoft Word,

Powerpoint, and Retrospect Remote. Advanced skills in graphic design, color theory, layout and typography. Knowledgeable

in color separations and many methods of producing film negatives. Darkroom experience with line and photo conversions

including Half Tone Productions.

EXPERIENCE:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, One Health Plaza, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936

1998 - 2010 Senior Graphic Art Specialist - Package Design for the Product Information and Labeling Department

• Responsible for creating, managing, and producing accurate and timely print and digital graphics for all

Novartis Pharmaceutical components; examples: labels, cartons, package inserts, patient information

brochures, medication guides, blister packs, brochures, and shell packs. Assure artwork meets FDA

regulations and division guidelines.

• Collaborate with various organizations within the division, such as Marketing, Package Engineering, Product

Brand Teams, Medical Writers, Editorial Services, and Purchasing to ensure information is communicated

clearly, accurately, in a visually appealing manner and in alignment with the organizations overall brand and

messaging guidelines.

• Identify and provide successful design improvements that yield cost saving and improve efficiencies. Provide

graphic and logistical support for a variety of internal programs.

• Responsible for reviewing press proofs and color standards prior to printing.

• Heavy interface between in-house customers and outside vendors maintaining effective relationships

exercising strong follow through and problem solving skills. This is the key point of contact for all printed

component suppliers on artwork related issues.

• Effective liaise with external design agencies on regulatory labeling and graphic design modifications to

brand design for new concepts.

• Evaluate and identify hardware/software for the Macintosh Computers to improve productivity and

efficiencies.

• Follow artwork from concept to pre-press and post-production while maintaining original design intent,

messaging and quality standards throughout the process.

• Successfully met very tight deadlines for major new products, enabling the company to meet targeted

launch dates.

• Responsible for all aspects in the creation of the PDFs required for the Redi Documentum System and our

print vendors. Each PDF contains the proper document properties, description, embedded fonts,

and security required for each file.

• Coordinate, process, and track all labeling and package development diligently tracking status from

inception to completion utilizing Lotus Notes Database.

• Maintain Novartis FTP site for both internal customers and external vendors by tracking movement of

artwork, maintaining, and regulating filing system for press proofs.

• Organize and maintain all electronic image and graphic files for ease of use, transmittal and production.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, One Health Plaza, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936

1997 - 1998 Senior Graphic Designer - Electronic Publishing and Printing (EP&P)

• Managed administrative functions in the graphic art department. Prioritized complex projects while preparing

job specifications and scheduling projects for each artist.

• Designed layouts and comprehensives through execution and preparation of camera-ready artwork utilizing

the Macintosh Computer and various software packages.

Ciba Pharmaceuticals Corporation, 556 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901

1990 - 1997 Graphic Artist/Typesetter

• In-house consulting resource for designing and developing brochures, newsletters, posters, announcements,

invitations, letterheads, banners, and logos for various divisions within the organization.

• Managed size, quality, materials, and special instructions for print shops.

• Created mechanicals with one or multi-separations. All mechanicals were high quality, clean, and accurate.

CDI Corporation, 1767 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083

1984 - 1990 Graphic Artist/Typesetter - Contract Art/Design Services for AT&T, Bellcore, and Bell Laboratories

• Produced quality artwork “the old fashion way” prior to Macintosh Computers by inking on mylar,

typesetting, stat camera, drawing, photography, and cut & paste mechanicals. All mechanicals were of high

standards with one or multi-separations.

• Designed posters for various organizations within AT&T using the Gerber Sign Maker with Optional Personal

Computer Unit to enhance design options and capabilities.

• Prepare layouts and comprehensives using makers, Image-N-Transfer (INT), pantone paper/film.

• Produced slide presentations utilizing the Agfa Typesetter.

EDUCATION:

1984 Associates Degree in Applied Science, Marketing Art and Design. Middlesex County College, Edison, New Jersey

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Received a Business Excellence Award from Novartis Oncology for outstanding contribution to the success

of the Afinitor product launch in 2010.

• Ridge Youth Sports Incorporated, JV Cheerleading Coach 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. Had the

privilege of coaching an undefeated team capturing first place in their 2009 and 2010 seasons.

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