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Experience
Contract/Temporary Work
October 2005-present
Proposal Coordinator, Graphic Artist, and Desktop Publisher
Contract short- and long-term assignments as Coordinator, Graphic Artist, and Desktop Publisher. Assignments are normally for proposals, but also include commercial and association work.
Northrop-Grumman
Joint Light Tactical Vehicles proposal - $70 Billion
As Proposal Coordinator, directly supported the Proposal Manager. Served as liaison between Proposal Manager and Volume Leads, Contracts, Publications & Reproduction Departments. Coordinated scheduling, functioned as quality assurance, responsible for review readiness. Created tracking system to monitor actual daily and total graphics creation vs. targets. Compiled updates from Proposal Manager and Volume Leads for daily standup meetings. Oversaw proposal template finalization including input on color choices, typography, and graphics decisions,
DRS Technical Services, Inc.
Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I) proposal; trade show advertisements; satellite systems schematics. Created high-volume, quick-turnaround graphics in Illustrator and Photoshop for large Defense proposal, while continuing to maintain personal high standards for design, detail, and accuracy. Implemented standards for proposal graphics production including color palettes and templates. Performed editing tasks for both graphics and proposal as a whole. Supervised desktop publishers during incorporation of graphics, figures, and tables to ensure consistent formatting, sizing, and correct numbering. Created trade show advertisements for Germany expos; created satellite systems schematics diagramming complex interrelationships.
Lockheed Martin
2011 UK Census (awarded). Performed high-quality, high-volume graphics creation under intense pressure and time constraints. Ensured adherence to established color and design templates; copy-edited graphics.
Booz-Allen Hamilton
IT Enterprise Solutions-2 (ITES-2) (awarded). Designed and created ITES-2 Orals proposal. Functioned as lead graphic artist on proposal, creating Photoshop and Illustrator graphics; designed and executed Orals presentation in Powerpoint; and input text and graphics to finalize presentation.
Center for Organizational Excellence
Designed and created complex templates for MS Word documents; performed desktop publishing for reports and white papers; created graphics; provided document production support.
Imre Communications
Created MS Word templates for general office staff use from Photoshop and Illustrator design files.
Eye Design Jewelry
October 2005-present
Owner, Jewelry Designer
Manage and operate a one-person jewelry design/fabrication company. Design and create jewelry in sterling silver and gemstones. Handle all facets of business: bookkeeping; data entry/management; inventory; interface with clients; photograph jewelry and digitally process photos; submit jury applications; schedule and attend art shows; create all marketing materials; and design and update website.
Infolinx System Solutions
May 2005-October 2005
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Designed and produced all marketing collateral and graphics for a records management firm, ensuring adherence to branding standards. Created trade show booth graphics, flyers, mailers, training announcements, and identity pieces.
Bought printing and coordinated with outside vendors. Created and implemented website design.
Universal Hi-Tech Development, Inc.
April 1995 – April 2005 (1995-1999 at Headquarters; 1999-2005 on contract site)
Graphics Specialist
Designed and produced all graphics for high-profile Congressional budget review presentations. Introduced a new, higher level of professionalism and polish to presentations, while continuing to meet all deadlines. Successfully re-branded intranet website. Designed extremely form-intensive interface screens for a large inter-agency web site. Feedback indicated a high degree of success in making the site more accessible and easier to use. Unofficially functioned as in-house MS Office and Adobe expert, providing troubleshooting and training to all staff members and clients.
Senior Graphics Support Specialist and Proposal Coordinator.
Designed company and contract web sites; produced brochures, fliers, and special design projects on an as-needed basis. Designed and produced semi-monthly company newsletter: researched articles, interviewed subjects, photographed subjects, wrote articles, edited articles. As Proposal Coordinator, implemented proposal production procedures which streamlined efforts and produced better results. Fielded all external and internal submissions, coordinated with subcontractors, configured input, created graphics, designed, produced, proofed, and ensured RFP compliance.
Eye Design Graphics and Photography
1992-2005
Designer, Photographer, Publications Consultant (free-lance)
Independent consultant and photographer with over 13 years experience supporting high-profile Army communications efforts for senior commanders and the Special Operations community; and providing conference, publications, and website support for the Adult Day Services industry. Services have included design and layout for newsletters, periodicals, advertisements, brochures, websites, e-newsletters, and myriad other printed and electronically-delivered materials; and the full range of traditional and digital photographic services including portrait and event photography and image restoration and retouching.
Technology & Management Services, Inc.
April 1990-April 1995
Senior Graphics/Publications Specialist
Produced high-visibility, internationally-distributed publications for the Department of Energy's Office of Clean Coal Technology, to include the Program Update (an annual comprehensive report to Congress), and Clean Coal Today newsletter. Produced contract deliverables including presentations, charts, newsletters, brochures, and graphics for engineers/analysts under very tight deadline pressure while ensuring extremely high-quality results. Coordinated proposals, technical journals, and large reports, advising professional staff throughout project lifecycle. Functioned as Assistant Supervisor.
Education
Montgomery College
Coursework, Master Photography Certificate
Coursework, AA, Advertising Art