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EXPERIENCE
| Freelance |
Westport, CT
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| Copy Editor & Graphic Designer at Zeiberg Consulting |
Sept. 2018 - Present
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Proofread and make editorial suggestions in presentations and notes used at conferences and client training |
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Ensure consistency in grammar, language, accessibility, and design across all documents |
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Design presentations used in multi-company training sessions and conferences |
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| Freelance |
Westport, CT
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| Copy Editor, Graphic Designer, & Web Designer |
Sept. 2007 - Present
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Design, build, and maintain websites for a diverse group of businesses |
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Create logos for start-up e-commerce merchants |
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Proofread and ensure consistency of presentations and corresponding documents for various clients |
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| Nelnet |
New York, NY
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| Technical Analyst, Campus Web Consultant |
Sept. 2004 - Sept. 2007
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Designed new websites and online collateral for the university campus and student audiences |
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Created branded electronic prototypes of new products and services for clients |
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Collaborated with Research and Development team members to execute electronic products and services |
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| American Student Assistance |
Boston, MA
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Web Designer & Developer,
Web & Print Design Specialist |
May 2002 - August 2004
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Led the redesign of existing websites and corresponding electronic collateral |
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Consistently met tight deadlines through clear communication with customers, effective time management, and strong multitasking and organizational skills |
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Created print and electronic collateral including an internal newsletter, booklets, and direct-mail pieces |
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Earned accelerated promotion to Web Designer & Developer based on technical and design abilities, diligent work ethic, and interpersonal skills |
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| Reed Business Information |
Newton, MA
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| formerly Cahners Business Information |
November 1999 - May 2002
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| Advertising Layout Artist |
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Produced classified, recruitment, and directory advertisements |
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Enhanced online advertisement content and preflighted electronically supplied advertisements |
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Worked directly with sales team, production managers, and printers on a daily basis |
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Named ‘Employee of the Month’ for June 2001 out of 500 employees |
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| National Association of Social Workers |
Boston, MA
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| Desktop Publisher/Production Editor |
January 1999 - November 1999
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Designed conference flyers, brochures, and company forms |
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Created graphics, developed advertisements, and designed page layouts for a monthly newspaper |
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SKILLS
| Languages, Software and Portfolio |
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Adobe Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash Dreamweaver, and Acrobat |
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Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Acrobat |
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Other programs and programming languages including HTML, CSS, and Keynote |
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Social Media including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram |
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Conversational, reading, and written knowledge of French |
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EDUCATION
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Chapel Hill, NC
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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Visual Communication concentration, Minor in French |
August 1994 - May 1998
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Study abroad in Paris and Montpellier, France during the summers of 1995 and 1997 |
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Nominated by faculty for Pi Delta Phi membership – The National French Honor Society |
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Society of Professional Journalists; Society of Newspaper Design; International Society of Poets |
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Graphic Design intern for The Daily Tar Heel and the UNC Student Stores |
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Worked part-time during college to help defray tuition costs |
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PERSONAL
| Design, Volunteer, and Community Involvement |
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Designed websites for a local artist, a prospective start-up company, two preschools, a successful swim program and many more |
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Volunteered as a Big Sister with the Big Sister Association of Massachusetts – provided mentorship and companionship to my "little sister" on a consistent basis |
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Certified Group Aerobics Instructor |
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