Susan Petruska-Garzon
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About
I am a creative professional looking for a new and inspiring opportunity to expand my career. I am open to a part-time position, as well as a contract or freelance opportunity. I am proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Microsoft Office Suite and would be an asset to your team.
As a creative professional and manager, I have successfully worked for hundreds of clients of varying business needs on their graphic design and marketing projects including brochures, logo design, ad design, billboard design, trade show booth graphics, brand development and other print and web marketing material. My MBA in management and strategy gives me an edge over other marketing professionals and designers in developing marketing strategies and designing corporate marketing material. I have experience with all social media platforms as well as Wordpress and content writing. I have the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and I am open to feedback and customer/team input during the design process. I have a long list of client recommendations and positive reviews that you can view on Upwork.com.
To define your identity, design matters. Whether it's a logo design, business card or magazine ad, the right look or phrase can make all the difference. Expert design services include:
Logo Design + Corporate Identity
Billboard Design
Magazine Ad Design
PowerPoint Presentations
Posters, Flyers + Postcards
Brochures
Business Cards, Letterhead + Collateral Design
Trade Show Banners
Web Banners
Social Media Covers
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MBA ManagementWestern Governors University2011 - 2012
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BA Art & DesignWilliam Paterson University1981 - 1985
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Freelance Graphic DesignerSelf-EmployedJan 2000 - Present (24 years 11 months)I am a creative professional looking for a new and inspiring opportunity to expand my career. I am open to a part-time position, as well as a contract or freelance opportunity. I am proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Microsoft Office Suite and would be an asset to your team.
As a creative professional and manager, I have successfully worked for hundreds of clients of varying business needs on their graphic design and marketing projects including brochures, logo design, ad design, billboard design, trade show booth graphics, brand development and other print and web marketing material. My MBA in management and strategy gives me an edge over other marketing professionals and designers in developing marketing strategies and designing corporate marketing material. I have experience with all social media platforms as well as Wordpress, content writing, product listing on Amazon, ebay, Shopify and Teespring. I have the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and I am open to feedback and customer/team input during the design process. I have a long list of client recommendations and positive reviews that you can view on Upwork.com. Attached is a list of professional references for you to contact. Additional reference contact information will be provided upon request.
Please click on the links below to visit my online portfolios. I am available by phone, Skype or email at your convenience to discuss further and look forward to speaking with you. -
Business Operations ManagerAmerican Printworks LLCHolds full responsibility for the management of all day-to-day business operations including general accounting, personnel management, purchasing, inventory control, production and process management, vendor and customer relations. Business management skills include business accounting, human resources, workflow coordination and process improvements with an emphasis on cost saving and efficiency, operations planning and budgeting. Encourages an employee-friendly work environment through walk around management and an open door policy. Provided technology and software requirements for production analysis, resulting in increased productivity and on time delivery. Implemented out-of-the box employee rewards program for meeting goals which resulted in increased employee morale, production and teamwork, assisting in increasing quarterly sales by 19.8% in Q2 of 2013. Key player in growth of company from start-up to $2.5 million in sales.
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Creative DirectorAmerican Printworks, LLCWest Melbourne, FLJun 2000 - Apr 2012 (11 years 10 months)Solely responsible for managing and supervising all creative processes of business through life of organization, including designing and generating art for production, procurement of equipment and technology, marketing, recruiting and training key production personnel. Implemented, maintained and supported all art processes necessary for manufacture of product. Engaged with customers to discuss their needs for custom orders. Prepared and submitted price quotes. Designed marketing material. Monitored the production schedules and verified the accuracy of all work performed.
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