RESUME

Objective

Seeking an art direction or graphic design position.


Experience

Edge Training Systems, Inc. Richmond, Virginia – September 2005 to Present.

Marketing & Creative Coordinator Succesfully manage all public relations, branding and advertising for the company. Working within a specific marketing budget, effectively write marketing plans, choose media and schedule, and then concept, write and design all creative.

Sharpened my web skills by re-designing the entire company website, creating detailed flash animations to demonstrate our products and creating an electronic newsletter and bi-weekly email marketing campaign.


Media Directions, Richmond, Virginia – August 2001 to September 2005. Art Director

Gained knowledge of political marketing and direct mail through conception and design of communications pieces for democratic political candidates. Learned all aspects of the small shop atmosphere including client relations, quoting jobs, preparing files for the printer, checking proofs, mailhouse, shipping, billing and accounting.


Brann Richmond, Glen Allen, Virginia – May 1999 to May 2001. Junior Art Director

Gained knowledge of direct marketing and direct mail through concepting and design of communication pieces for clients such as Third Federal Bank, Marriott Senior Living Services and Allfirst Bank. Worked with Copywriters, Production Managers and Studio Artists to see projects through to completion.


Freelance Art Director

I have worked for many small businesses in the Richmond and DC area developing company identities, logos, business cards, mail pieces, websites, and merchandise. I have also done pro bono work for several non-profits including IndyMedia and the Partnership for Smarter Growth.


Software Skills

Quark Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Microsoft Office


Abilities

Although Graphic Design is my focus, I have experience working on every aspect of a campaign including: research, concepting, revising, layout of comps, printing, licensing photographs or hiring photographers and illustrators. I am able to handle multiple project and tight deadlines and have experience working on a team or alone.


Education

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications (Advertising) May 1998 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Dean’s List three years, Graduated Magna Cum Laude


Recognition

2005 Gold Pollie Award - Candidate State Legislature
2005 Bronze Pollie Award -Candidate State Legislative Primary
2004 Silver Pollie Award - Referendum
2003 Silver Pollie Award - Candidate State Legislature