Summary of Qualifications

Highly efficient and intelligent graphic designer who has contributed to the success of the company, making the Inc. 5000 list two years in a row in addition to two silver medals at the 2011 MCM awards. Extensive experience in print design, web e-commerce design, project management and many other applications. Determined individual with the dedication to maintain a fast-paced work flow while managing projects for myself and other individuals.

Accustom to performing in a deadline-driven environment with an emphasis on maintaining two separate brands within one company. Full creative responsibility in the production, design and printing of multiple catalogs for worldwide distribution. Numerous projects involving UL and ETL design standards. Extremely proficient with both Mac and PC platforms.

Present Career Summary

• Creative Coordinator at The Pond Guy, Inc. in charge of management and design of all print work, graphics for the web site, email blasts as well as taking and editing product photographs and landscape photography.
• Traveled to our catalog printer in Portland, Maine. Exclusively responsible for color, content and layout press checks for over 2 million copies of the catalog.
• Manages quote requests as well as email collaboration for overseas project experience.
• Overhauled the design of a 64 page catalog, taking the design to a whole new level. [www.thepondguycatalog.com]
• Designed and implemented consistency of the e-commerce web site throughout multiple web site redesigns, including an entire web site redesign that is currently in progress. [www.thepondguy.com]
• Committed to excellence and professionalism through a deadline-driven workflow, with a tremendous amount of dedication in and out of the office.
• Intelligent, creative designer in conceptualization and practical application of duties including print design, web design, photography and fine art.

Previous Design Experience

• Created web site for KcJacoby Photography in the winter of 2009. [www.kcjacobyphoto.com]
• Designed web site for David H. Stonik, CPA in the winter of 2010. [www.stonikcpa.com]
• Redesigned newsletter for Schoolcraft College in the fall of 2008 that was chosen out of 30 students to be mailed to honor students and alumni.
• Production manager for practical application class at Schoolcraft along with the production manager for multiple events held during the semester.
• Production manager for practical application class at Schoolcraft along with the production manager for multiple events held during the semester.