A part-time position utilizing previous experience, strong organizational, inter
personal, and communication skills. PROFILE Highly motivated and analytical, dedicated and ambitious. Dynamic verbal a writt en communication skills. The ability to meet and expedite quick deadlines impose d by professional industry requests and standards. Innovative thinking with the ability to conceptualize easily, with speed, accuracy and originality. Able to m ulti task and work independently with no instruction. Punctual and articulate wi th a proactively constructive attitude towards problem-solving. * Quark Express, InDesign * Microsoft Office, Fireworks * Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver * Illustrator, Mac and PC Operating System WORK EXPERIENCE Lead Designer - 2005 to Present Innovative Design, NJ and CA Execute marketing concepts, satisfying verbal and written objectives Establish creative processes that lead to consistent, outstanding project execut ion Creative development of corporate marketing and promotions collateral Collaboratively work with copywriters and other project managers Coordinate all phases of design for print and web use business collateral and po p3 media Manage / prioritize day-to-day workflow Production Tire Builder - 2004 to 2008 CTW - Carlisle Tires and Wheels Factor, Carlisle, PA Depressed pedal to rotate drum and wound specified number of plies around drum t o form tire body. Activated bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies and position ro llers that turn ply edges under and over beads. Positioned ply stitcher rollers and drum according to width of stock, using hand tools and gauges. Brushed solvent onto ply to ensure adhesion and repeated process as specified, a lternating direction of each ply to strengthen tire. Pulled ply from supply rack and aligned ply with edge of drum. Cut ply at splice point and presses ends together to form continuous band. Server - 2003 to 2004 Red Robin, Mechanicsburg, PA Served ice water and/or coffee upon greeting the table (water upon request). Suggested breakfast & lunch courses, appropriate wines, and answers questions re garding food preparation Wrote order on check or memorizes it. Relayed order to kitchen or bar and serves courses from kitchen and service bars . Observed diners to fulfill any additional request and to perceive when meal has been completed. Totaled the bill and accepts payment or refers patron to cashier. Completed restaurant side work as deemed necessary by management. Production Manager - 2001 to 2003 American Youth Enterprise, Mays Landing, New Jersey Ordered supplies, monitored and patrolled work area and enforced safety and sani tation regulations. Demonstrated equipment operations and work procedures to new employees and assig ned employees to experienced workers for training. Requisitioned materials, supplies, equipment parts, and repair services. Recommended and implemented measures to motivate employees and improve productio n methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency. Read and analyzed charts, work orders, and production schedules to determine pro duction requirements. Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within departments and between departments. Service Manager - 1998 to 2000 Jer-Tone Sound, Atlantic City, New Jersey Coordinated activities of clerical and administrative personnel in establishment and organization. Cultivated & maintain exceptional client relations. Maintained client database current. Responsible for taking incoming calls for purchase orders Coordinated Billing / Invoices. Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and e fficiency. Formulated budgetary reports. Marketing and Promotions - 1995 to 1997 Tropicana Casino & Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey Conducted in-depth analysis to devise long-term, comprehensive marketing and op erational strategies to drive growth in key market segments. Worked with the product development group to enhance existing products and gener ate new product offerings. Supported the development and implementation of marketing campaign strategy and the positioning of Tropicana Casino & Hotel and its brands, creating a favorable image of the company and its products with the casino operators. Collaborated on marketing communications campaigns; responsible for the quality and timeliness of messaging and content delivered, and delivering projects that are on time and on strategy. Created and prepare presentations on products, business plans and management com munications for both internal and external purposes. Collected and analyze various marketing and customer data and prepare reports to advise management. Supported development of plans and execute tactics for product promotion in supp ort of marketing objectives. EDUCATION H.S. Diploma, 1995 Egg Harbor Township High School, Egg Harbor Township, NJ GPA: 3.8