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To obtain a position as an Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer that leverages my creative talents, project management skills, and enthusiasm for developing top-quality products in a competitive business environment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n To obtain a position in a new challenging, exciting and thriving environment that leverages my attention to detail, enthusiasm and project management skills in a competitive business environment. I thoroughly enjoy working within a team environment and as well as independently. Proven aptitude in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, communicating with key stakeholders, and directing all aspects of job functionalities using knowledge and experience. Out-of-the-box, visionary thinker committed to clients, driving sales needs and project management to enable growth & continued success.<\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”50px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”16px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]<\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″ min_height=”120px” custom_padding=”3px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″]<\/p>\n Project Management [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″]<\/p>\n Creative Services [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″]<\/p>\n Negotiations [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”19px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”20px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Professional Experience<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Insulet Corporation, Acton, Massachusetts<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior Product Labeling Graphic Designer, March – Sept. 2022<\/em><\/p>\n Support product labeling design for all aspects of product for labeling, art and proofs to ensure quality accuracy and compliance is met for all medical, legal and regulatory requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>Highlighted Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong>Key Projects:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n EAG Graphics: Graphic Designer\/Web Designer\/Illustrator, Maynard, MA<\/span> Independently design & develop creative projects for a variety of small\/medium size business clients.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Allen Medical Systems (A Hill-Rom Company), Acton, Massachusetts<\/strong><\/p>\n Art Director and Marketing Communications Manager, 1999-2020<\/em><\/p>\n Provided thought-leadership within all art\/graphic design areas including marketing and project management, graphic design, video, photography, Photoshop, Internet and web design for diverse and simultaneous projects daily.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>Highlighted Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Collaborated with executive-level client stakeholders and represented the company\u2019s visual design process and integrity at all stages of engagement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Designed innovative marketing materials for domestic, international, sales teams and OEM marketing such as Arthrex, Berchtold, GE, Maquet, Medtronic, Siemens, Skytron, Smith & Nephew, Steris, Stryker, Trumpf and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Facilitated and maintained a strong brand identity across all materials with a high level of consistency, leading to a boost in brand awareness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Created full cycle plans for a wide variety of marketing projects with a focus on resource requirements, budget estimates, timelines and dependencies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Directed art and design while scheduling and trafficking in-house projects to ensure on-time and under-budget project delivery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Managed complex projects involving advertising, marketing, web hosting, exhibit designs, promotional products and gathering competitive quotes, preparing files for production, printing, scheduling and shipping.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Partnered with account and product managers and other stakeholders to ensure branding conformance to standards\/specifications and present products to drive increased sales.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Trained and mentored junior staff members in the development of design concepts while monitoring for top performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Key Projects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photoshop Instructor, Newton, Massachusetts Conducted sessions for teaching up to 16 adults basic Adobe Photoshop skills with a focus on selections, masks, channels, filters, image saving, photo retouching, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>Highlighted Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Developed engaging class presentations and exercise materials and researched\/identified relevant images to strengthen the curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ensured the highest possible levels of achievement while teaching students to their strongest potential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Provided a safe and well-managed learning environment where student learning was evident.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n <\/span>Applied motivational techniques to engage students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n <\/span>Maintained and provided prompt, timely and accurate records and reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n <\/span>Utilized effective management procedures to implement teaching procedures meeting individual\/group needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n <\/span>Created a favorable psychological climate conducive to learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n <\/span>Analyzed data to make decisions on the best instructional approach for students <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Additional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Graphic Designer, Sir Speedy Printing | Graphic Designer, Community\u00a0<\/span>Newspaper Corporation<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Education Mitchell College<\/b><\/span> <\/p>\n Certifications<\/span><\/p>\n Certified Professional Coach (CPC)Graphic Design Professional<\/h2>\n
Skills & Expertise<\/h2>\n
Print\/Digital\/Web
Thinking Outside the Box
Photo Retouching
Design & Layout
Budget Management
Art Direction<\/p>\n
Photography
Brand Development
Customer Relations
Marketing Communications
Web Design & WordPress
Prepress Production<\/p>\n
Staff Training
Troubleshooting
Quality Assurance
Multi-Tasking
Typography
Videography<\/p>\n\n
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<\/strong>Graphic Designer\/Web Designer\/Illustrator, 2020 – 2022
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TecDoc Publishing,\u00a0 Hudson, MA
<\/span><\/strong>Graphic Design Dept. Supervisor, Web Designer, EPP Tech.\u00a0 1996 – 1999<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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Westfield State College
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<\/b><\/span>Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching
<\/span>Marlborough, MA\u00a010\/2013
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