Manager Marketing

Jennifer D. Andrews

**** ****** **** **** • Charlotte, NC 28277 • cell 704-***-**** • email ****************@*********.***

Objective:

Marketing and Graphic Design Professional seeking to apply 18 years combined corporate and entrepreneurial experience – specializing in creating effective print publications.

Employment History and Experience

Creative Director Sled Dog Design Charlotte, North Carolina January 2005 June 2011

Own and operate a graphic design and strategic marketing firm. Responsible for business development, vendor relationships, cash flow management and all creative work. Primary focus on logo design, business packages, and printed direct mail marketing collateral such as catalogs, post cards, and newsletters. Work mainly with small and new business owners to assess their marketing needs and design effective, cost conscious marketing campaigns and materials.

Advertising Manager Software Express Charlotte, North Carolina October 2000 October 2004

Write, layout, and supervise production of all printed materials, including semi-annual 116 page full-color catalog for a software reseller. Identify and develop new publisher and distributor relationships. Administer online catalog of 10,000 products including setting prices. Manage million dollar marketing budgets for Adobe, Microsoft, Symantec, Macromedia and Disney. Design and implement complete marketing campaigns and promotions for the education sector.

Pre-Press Manager Master Press Graphics Charlotte, North Carolina January 2000 October 2000

Manage the Design, Digital and Pre-Press departments for a printing company. Implement new work flow, scheduling, and proofing procedures. Establish a job tracking system and customer feedback mechanism, dramatically reducing re-dos and improving on-time performance. Instrumental in launch and marketing of company’s new print-on-demand division.

Graphic Designer AlphaGraphics Charlotte, North Carolina March 1998 December 1999

Responsible for Design, Digital and Pre-Press functions at an ISO Certified printing company.

Publications Coordinator Wynwood Pacific Tacoma, Washington April 1997 November 1997

Identify, design and produce strategic marketing materials for a financial services firm.

Promotions Coordinator Wright Group Publishing Bothell, Washington July 1996 March 1997

Design, write and edit marketing materials and internal publications for the sales force of an international educational book publisher.

Client Services Manager Wood Communications Group Madison, Wisconsin June 1993 June 1996

Oversee publication layouts and the production of all printed materials at a public relations agency. Develop and strengthen vendor relationships to identify cost saving opportunities. Manage resources and staff to ensure deadlines are met.

Areas of Expertise:

Logo Design

Layout and Design

Business Development

Print Production

Marketing Campaigns

Publication Management

Direct Mail

Trade Show Materials

Photo Editing

Copy Writing

Software Proficiency:

Mac & PC

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

QuarkXpress

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education:

Illinois State University Graduate of the University’s Honors Program

Bachelor of Science: Public Relations

Bachelor of Science: Agriculture

Continuing Education:

Over 50 professional development seminars, webinars, and community college courses in topics ranging from email marketing to print buying to direct mail marketing.

References and a portfolio of work samples are available upon request.

Or visit www.sleddogonline.com for an online portfolio.

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