Driven and focused individual with 15 years of graphic design and office management experience. Excels as both a valuable team member and independent contributor to achieve or surpass company goals. Go-getter with a drive to attain greatness and exceed all set expectations. Seeking a Project Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Office Manager or other role that will allow for ongoing leverage of diverse skills, as well as offer opportunities for continued career progression and permanency.

Graphic Design | Communication | Interpersonal Skills | Time Management & Multitasking | Attention to Detail | Quality Assurance

Rebranding Efforts | Print/Digital Advertisements | Website Design | Event Planning | Business Operations | Confidentiality

Organizational Skills | Project Management | Attention to Detail | Teamwork & Collaboration | Administrative Support | Negotiation

Cost Reduction | Mac & Windows OS | Microsoft Office | Code | Adobe Acrobat X Pro | Adobe CS6 | Flash | HTML

Kforce, Manpower and Superior Staffing ~ IT Project Coordinator/Graphic Designer, 2015-Present

         Assume leadership of contract operations for deadline-driven global organizations including Disney

         Lead graphic design projects using Illustrator and Photoshop for special events within the department

         Serve as a key member in rolling out the new forecast and time entry Cloud software for Consultants and Cast Members

         Organize bi-weekly and monthly team meetings, including PowerPoint presentations

Glaser Graphics & More! ~ Project Coordinator/Graphic Designer, 2005-Present

         Run all business operations and act as the primary contact for afterhours online print and digital design services

         Prepared contracts, budgets and purchasing requisitions; also maintained vehicle schedule including mileage and maintenance

         Worked on varied projects including print brochures and billboards, as well as digital QR codes and HTML/CSS campaigns

         Exuded strong talent in using photography, videography and editing technology

         Remained flexible with time and travel to ensure personalized client satisfaction and availability to all customers

         Selected accomplishments and contracts:

o   Anheuser-Busch (Sea World): shot personalized animal interaction photos and videos

o   AT&T/BellSouth: organized new Art Department and was the first designer to work with Major Account Representatives

o   Bill Murray s CaddyShack Restaurants: Promoted a new restaurant using multimedia campaigns that included designing the Annual St. Vincent Charity Golf Tournament

o   Equity Engineering: Worked across multiple projects, e.g. compiled API class teaching materials and confidential documents, as well as images and logos for clients including BP

o   HP: Coordinated upgrades such as hardware replacement and installation of desktop images

o   Orlando Eats Magazine: Designed print advertisements for the profit line of a high-end magazine

o   Outlook Media: Led construction of specialized projects from concept to final product stage

o   The World Golf Village: Designed custom print advertisements for the facility and shops

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ~ IT Project Coordinator, 2014-2015

         Completed hardware/software upgrades for HP through Kforce, Inc. which required a Security Clearance

         Acted as a Lead to compile reports, attend daily conference calls, as well as offer assistance to Installers and Lifecycle SAs

         Leveraged system data to resolve business and technical issues; also ran diagnostics to remedy end-user issues and reduce the incidence of software complications

         Coordinated upgrades including hardware replacement and desktop image installation

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections ~ Digital Administrative Assistant, 2011-2014

         Acted as the Chief Representative to reinstate over 600 challenged voters

         Supported several departments with accurate reports that contained key election criteria

         Adhered to a strategic timeline to drive election schedules and sudden revisions

Digital Administrative Assistant, Continued

         Maintained a digital system comprised of confidential voter records, issue ballots and voter eligibility verification

         Fielded multiple projects simultaneously using superb prioritization skills

Gillette/Procter & Gamble ~ Project Coordinator/Graphic Designer, 2008-2010

         Solely managed completing Illustrator design projects for packaging improvements; resulted in a projected $26K cost reduction

         Oversaw multiple product timelines to ensure that all schedules were adhered to

         Involved both global and domestic staff in planning meetings to determine product improvements and cost effective actions

         Set up critical information across multiple applications, e.g. Excel, ACT, ePADEx and PAAS

         Confirmed accuracy of design, linguistics, packaging, point-of-purchase and promotional displays worldwide

         Saw contract extended twice to the full limit due to success in role

Recertification, HTML\CSS, HOW University Online, 2014

Network Support Specialist Program, Hardware/Software, LAN & Server Protocols, Cuyahoga Community College, 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, Cleveland State University, 2011 (Cum Laude)

Completed Courses, Business, DePaul University

Certification, Notary Public-Signing Agent

Membership, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Member Ohio Chapter, 2010-Present

Membership, Florida Motion Picture & Television Artists (FMPTA) Member, 2005-Present

Make it Memorable Certificate/Gift, Anheuser-Busch, 2007

Contributions/Personal Effort Certificate, The Duval County Public School, 2003

Outstanding Support and Leadership Ambassador Award, The United Way, 2000