Work History
Graphic Designer/Presentation Specialist
1997 - Present
Responsible for the development of new design plans with impact as the ultimate
goal. Duties required strong ability to combine graphic design, information
architecture and human/computer interaction with creative teams. Assisted
in the research, content/copywriting and design targeted to specific trends
in market demographics. Coordinated with creative teams daily. Performed administrative
functions utilizing MS Word, and Excel. Created and edited media decks, pitch
books, and client/agency/brand management presentations. Worked as designer/operator
in Graphics Design Center. Utilized Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel
with a focus on animation in PowerPoint. Designed websites utilizing Dreamweaver
software.
Client List includes:
UBS Warburg/Paine Webber, Cushman & Wakefield, Young & Rubicam
Saatchi & Saatchi, Lyons & Lavey Advertising, Mediacom
The Shooting Gallery, Bristol Myers Squibb/Clairol, Ogilvy & Mather
Grey Direct Advertising, Mitsubishi, Wexler Advertising
Perkins & Will Architects, Chase Manhattan Bank, Citicorp, N.A.,
Bowne, Jordan McGrath Advertising, BBDO Advertising,
Applied Research,World Health Communications, CoreTech Consultants
FutureBrands, Crow/Jones Construction, Elizabeth Arden,
Frederic Fekkai/Chanel, McKinsey Consulting, Fisher Brothers,
Grey Advertising, MarketFacts, NOW Legal Defense Fund
Contract Manager Assistant
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
11/94-11/97
Provide business process design support of Contract committees and design
teams. Responsibilities included working in word-processing center editing/writing
text on various government contracts. Set specific improvement objectives,
assisted in redesign of work process to achieve improvement objectives. This
role included focus on group process, communication strategy and change management.
Utilized PageMaker, MSWord , PowerPoint and Excel.
Marketing Consultant
Bristol Myers Squibb/Clairol Division
12/92 - 11/94
Provide assistance to Group Product Manager, Product Manager and two associates
and core team members. Heavy client contact with over 100 accounts. Assisted
in ad sales, writing and editing of copy/ presentations. Assisted in design
and creation of media kits. Meticulous planning, project management and good
organizational skills were required. Worked with different personalities and
deadlines to develop marketing plans for Glints, Highlighting and Frost and
Tip products. Fielded sales calls. Set up meetings and arranged for travel
itinerary.
Skills:
Proficient with MS Word, Word 7.0, Excel, PowerPoint, Pagemaker, Quark, Illustrator,
Photoshop, Visio, Dreamweaver 3, LotusNotes, CC Mail, PC Docs. Typing 75 Wpm.
Education: The King's College, Briarcliff Manor, NY
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English