EXPERIENCE

Innovative, creative, and enthusiastic designer offering 12-year track record of success in developing for traditional and new media using a rich mix of classic design and computer-aided techniques. Committed to pursuing a long term career in Graphic Design and Web design. Demonstrate strong analytical and problems solving skills, computer proficiency, and ability to handle projects from conception to realization with composure. Collaborate well with others to generate and execute ideas within very tight deadlines. Earned reputation for dedication, humor, intelligence, and going "above and beyond" expectations.

• Committed professional who is qualified by academic and professional successes in art directing and
  graphic designing.
• Innovative, creative, and enthusiastic designer with the ability to conceptualize and bring projects to fruition.
• Detail-oriented with proven record of effectively managing multiple tasks without compromising quality.
• Quick learner who is eager to handle new professional challenges; proven success in Web site design, including concept development, designing, and coding, as well as in all aspects of print design.
• Proficient in HTML/DHTML, Flash, and CSS.
  

Professional Background

2001–Present
Art Director
Central Florida Partnership
Orlando, FL

Assist in the company's transition, which includes its logo, name, web presence, and brand identity. Facilitate the update, layout, maintenance, design, and statistics monitoring for the Partnership's Web Sites. Ensure that Partnership Web sites are continuously improving their presence on search engines by implementing SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Communicate and convey information to members by utilizing social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter. Draft, disseminate, and oversee weekly statistical reports of e-news letter and electronically multiple invitations. Maintain all marketing plans and brand programs. Perform timeline monitoring to ascertain the accomplishment of marketing strategies in a timely manner. Support staff in addressing computer related problems and ensure sufficient level of the stationary inventory.

• Spearheaded the creation of both electronic and printing collateral for the most decorated and one of the largest Chambers of Commerce throughout United States.
• Conceptualized and created layout and design print collateral in different forms, including direct mail, invitations, booklets, brochures, letterhead, envelopes, posters, banners, signs, programs, tickets,
  and others.
• Took part in promoting and marketing company's mission, breaking news, events, etc. Aided in the production of printed materials ensuring high quality standards and budget requirements were met.

1998–2001
Graphic Designer
Progressive Communications, Intl.
Lake Mary, FL

Worked as in-house graphic designer accountable for designing a broad range of media intended for various clients. Ensured that all client needs were addressed promptly in collaboration with Sales Department. Provided authentic copy for collateral printing.

• Successfully conceptualized, planned, and designed print collateral in a variety of forms, such as brochures, inserts, newsletters, advertisements, and various other media for a broad client base, including Fairwinds Credit Union, Martin Marietta, and United Healthcare
• Rendered support and technical assistance to Production and Pre-Press Department in preflighting, advancing, and developing bluelines as well as ensuring file compatibility

1997
Copywriter
Orlando Sentinel Communications
Orlando, FL    

Assigned in the Marketing Department responsible for writing creative headlines and various types of media, such as advertisements, brochures, various display materials, flyers, and public service announcements.

• Allocated and distributed assignments for Marketing Department in order to increase level of readership and news publication circulation across central Florida area.
• Involved in brainstorming and creating ideas to boost readership of the newspaper through radio advertisements.