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Dana Whittle

Joliette, Canada

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I am a designer, web developer, educator and writer/editor with a broad variety of complimentary skills. Writing projects include copywriting, web content and documentation development; design includes web design, identity development and all types of marketing communications.. I have worked in the cultural (non-profit) and tourism sectors for most of my career, notably for American Express where I developed, designed and wrote for major national destination marketing programs. I am a WordPress specialist, and regularly research and develop custom systems that integrate online platforms and workflows. I also teach designers and clients about web design and development. Bilingual (English-French).
Education
- MEd Arts Administration
  
  Lesley College @ Harvard University
  
  1985 - 1987
  
  Cambridge, MA. Masters of Education studies - uncompleted.
- MFA Painting
  
  Georgia State University
  
  1979 - 1981
  
  Atlanta, GA. Painting and vocational education studies, uncompleted.
- BFA Fine Arts
  
  Rochester Institute of Technology
  
  1973 - 1977
  
  Rochester, NY. Bachelors degree in Printmaking.
Experience
- Owner, Creative Director
  
  Vizou
  
  Sainte-Béatrix, Canada
  
  Jan 1995 - Present (29 years 11 months)
  
  Print and web design, copy and technical writing, illustration; advertising/marketing strategic
  development; content strategy and development, client training, research and testing (SAAS,
  integrations, other digital applications).
- Founder, President
  
  Folquébec
  
  Montréal, Canada
  
  Jan 2000 - Jan 2010 (10 years)
  
  Founder, President from 2000-2008. Responsible for day-to-day operations and creative/marketing direction for this internationally recognized not-for-profit organization created to promote Québec folk music to presenters worldwide. Produced promotional material (CDs, print, web) and music showcases at international music industry conferences; grant writing; administration.
- Instructor
  
  Algoma University
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
  
  Jul 2002 - Aug 2003 (1 year 1 month)
  
  Summer courses in web development and design – Prepare curriculum and teach one and two-week long courses on website planning, design and development techniques to a diverse group of students in both English and French.
- Principal, Co-Creative Director
  
  Marketing Arts
  
  Sep 1988 - Sep 1995 (7 years)
  
  Design, copywriting, technical writing, illustration, marketing and managerial duties for a company she co-founded. Client industries included tourism, restaurant, high-tech, packaging and publication design, among others.
- Director of Marketing
  
  Watzman + Keyes Information Design
  
  Cambridge, MA
  
  Jan 1986 - Jun 1987 (1 year 5 months)
  
  Marketing director - Developing new business, marketing information design services (software documentation, packaging, corporate collateral) to a high-tech clientele at the very beginning of the burgeoning consumer software/tech industry.
- Director, New Business Development
  
  Robinson Associates Advertising
  
  Boston, MA
  
  Sep 1985 - Dec 1986 (1 year 3 months)
  
  Sought out and signed new clients to one of Boston's hottest advertising firms (Big Brother, Dunkin' Donuts and many more national accounts). Media research and planning, direct marketing, cold-calling and sales presentations.
- Advertising Promotions Manager
  
  Yankee Publishing
  
  Boston, MA
  
  Jun 1984 - Aug 1985 (1 year 2 months)
  
  Advertising promotions manager (Yankee magazine, New England Business, Collectibles, Old Farmer's Almanac) - Develop, write, art direct and produce marketing promotions material to sell advertising in one of America's best-known publications, as well as its family of magazines.
- Associate Art Director
  
  Solar Age magazine
  
  Harrisville, NH
  
  Sep 1981 - May 1984 (2 years 8 months)
  
  Design, production, illustration and art direction for a monthly alternate energy magazine, as well as advertising marketing promotions and design/production for the company’s books division.
Awards

• Nomination, Grand Prix Desjardins, category Cultural Ambassador (2009)

• Design Winner, Hyper1000 award, Branchez-Vous, “1000 Best Websites”, cultural category, for Festival Mémoire et Racines (1998)

• National award, best anti-speeding/anti-alcohol campaign (print, broadcast), Vermont State

Police (1995)

• Exhibits (prints and paintings) : Bevier Gallery, Rochester, NY (1973, 1975, 1976) / 696

Gallery, Rochester, NY (1976, 1977) / Sharon Arts Centre, Sharon, NH (1983) / Trident Gallery,

Boston, MA (1986)
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