* Provided graphic design for marketing and advertising materials. Interpreted layouts and comps from Art and Creative * Directors into electronic files, utilize InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, and FlightCheck as primary software * tools. Produced B&W, PMS, process color documents and mock-ups for prepress and color separations.

Managed the development of all graphic layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet web sites. Designed packaging, logos, printed materials, promotional items, trade booth signage, and graphics for tradeshows. Consulted with clients to discuss projects and design. Completed projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc. Maintained technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies. Show less

Provided in-house graphics services inclusive of print, web, multimedia and general graphics advice. Responsible for design, creation and management of entire projects and assignments from conception to completion. Collaborated with design manager, product managers, and editors to design and lay out packaging, advertisements, promotions, exhibits and collateral for all corporate marketing and sales needs. Created designs and format layouts using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress and other relevant graphics applications. Attended press checks and provide photography when needed. 2007 - 2009 Show less

Supported and executed development from concept to completion of factory ready technical design packages. Designed and produced ads and promotional collateral which were featured in Astronomy, Sky & Telescope, and other magazines. Produced trade booth signage, printed materials, promotional items, and web-based graphics for tradeshows. Developed strong internal relationships with sales and marketing staffs to promote and ensure a thorough and consistent design process and maintaining open channels of communications with global sales and marketing staffs. 2002 - 2006 Show less

Performed lead role in the design and production of print, identity, multimedia, web design and web applications. Worked with designers to execute design and development. Position included hiring, client presentations, marketing, research of industry trends and keeping up to date on industry standards in software and technology changes. Trained designers in use of Photoshop, InDesign, and QuarkXPress. Develop a strong knowledge of customers, and brand objectives and design esthetic. Designed the company's website, logo design, sales flyers, business cards and stationery. Worked on a variety of projects including exhibit design, branding, P.O.P., promotional and print work. Show less

Contributes and maintains an integral role as Graphic Designer and Photographer. Handles all graphics and packaging for company's cosmetics line. Works as the sole photographer for product and studio photography while demonstrating expertise at generating great images with the use of proper lighting. Possesses high level technical proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator along with an outstanding eye and detail for design. Show less