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Creative Specialist
Black & Veatch
Aug 2013 - Present (11 years 1 month)
Creative Specialist responsible for proposal graphics including schedules, schematics, organization charts, covers, and Powerpoint presentations. Other responsibilities: * Evites, invitations and signage for company events including WEFTEC, AWWA and others * Travel and assist with interview preparations including Powerpoint presentations and leave behind materials * Create advertisements for magazines and publications * Collaborate with engineers to turn drawings into graphics needed for proposals and presentations * Maintain detailed file management of all proposal materials
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Marketing Manager
Nabih Youssef & Associates
Oversee all aspects of company identity packaging and proposal presentations. Responsibilities include preparation of PowerPoint presentations, creation of display boards or other visual aids and aesthetic appearance of ads, articles and announcements. Tasked with ensuring a professional level of presentation. Other responsibilities: * Redesign company identity and website * Research all available media sources for potential projects * B2B Communications * Prepare and submit all award materials to achieve company recognition won awards for Best Historical Restoration and Best Structural Contributions * Liaise with Principal on coordination of composite proposal elements
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Graphic Designer
Multi Service Corporation
Coordinate and manage design projects for multiple Multi Service companies, including Phase Technology, Solid Drive, eVIVA, The Athletic Club of Overland Park, MSE Audio, and Induction Dynamics. Responsible for collaboration between design team and company representatives on each project also responsible for scheduling and task management of corporate projects to ensure that deadlines are met. Other responsibilities: * Design materials and assist with marketing needs for launch of eVIVA, a credit card program for transportation companies * Create technical manuals and specification sheets for various speaker systems sold by MSE Audio, Phase Technology and Induction Dynamics * Increase membership and program attendance for The Athletic Club by identifying and implementing new marketing opportunities and strategies * Design program books, product brochures, tournament and company apparel, company newsletters, posters and mailers for promotions update websites
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Print Media Designer/Sales
Freightquote.com
Dec 2010 - Aug 2013 (2 years 8 months)
Primary print designer for all proposals, collateral, advertisements, billboards and presentations. Collaborate with marketing team to determine best advertising concepts and direction. Other responsibilities: * Redesign the RFP presentation and customize for customers as requested, approximately 20 per day * Assist with the redesign of the internal web site using Joomla * Design yearly advertisement for Inbound Logistics magazine * Attend weekly marketing meetings to collaborate ideas and discuss best methods for company growth * Update company pages for Twitter, Facebook and company blog * Responsible for the management and servicing of approximately 200 customer accounts
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Layout & Design Coordinator
IAAP
Feb 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years 6 months)
Senior designer of OfficePro, a monthly professional magazine with a circulation of 28,000. Responsible for creative concept development, layout and design, ad management, artistic consistency with the branding of the magazine and final production. Other responsibilities: * Design brochures, publication covers, specialty publications, e-blasts and logos for events * Analyze customer-prepared publication files from Microsoft, OfficeTeam, Smead, Pendaflex and more to ensure accuracy and printability * Participate in the assessment and planning of improved company committee strategies instrumental in creation of new marketing committee to evaluate processes * Serve in leadership role as manager of staff activities committee and company coordinator for Kansas City Corporate Challenge