Trina Lambert

Communications Manager

Lebanon, VA, USA
Creative professional with over two decades of experience in advertising, communications, marketing and public relations. Advanced skills in art direction, branding and graphic design. Strong knowledge of both print and digital platforms.

Work Experience

Highlands Community Services

Communications Manager

Oversee all agency marketing, branding and communication efforts. Manage the HCS brand and development of new collateral. Maintain a social media presence that informs and educates the community. Serve as media contact for news outlets, healthcare systems and other local entities.
February 2019 - Present Abingdon, Virginia, United States

Highlands Community Services

Communications Coordinator

Collaborate with agency to find creative solutions using digital, print and interpersonal communication skills. Create new ways to elevate the HCS brand both internally and externally. Coordinate the management and creation of new materials and print publications.
July 2018 - February 2019 Abingdon, Virginia, United States

CarMax

Art Director

Produce creative executions that support marketing initiatives. Seek out innovative ways to communicate messages. Interpret strategic direction in order to maintain a consistent brand image. Develop clear and consistent creative designs and layouts.
November 2014 - March 2016 Richmond, Virginia, United States

Red Orange Design

Graphic Designer

Create designs as specified by the Creative Director. Design logos, brochures, page layouts, business cards and postcards. Request print quotes, review press proofs and manage print orders. Help design and maintain websites.
August 2014 - November 2014 Richmond, Virginia, United States

West Cary Group

Senior Graphic Designer

Design and produce both print and digital marketing communications. Collaborate with creative team, internal account teams and clients. Create accurate costings, schedules and deliver projects within budgets. Stay current on industry trends, technology and mentor other designers.
November 2013 - July 2014 Richmond, Virginia, United States

Owens & Minor

Graphic Designer

Conceptualize, design and produce diverse range of internal and external materials. Work closely with team members and other internal customers company wide. Manage projects by selecting media, prepare and present creative proposals. Perform photo scanning, retouching and photography.
January 2012 - November 2013 Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States

StudioSavvy

Graphic Designer

Design marketing for both print and web. Projects include brochures, print collateral, websites and web banner ads. Contribute to client, vendor and internal team meetings. Brainstorm new promotional campaigns for clients.
August 2011 - December 2011 Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

J H I

Senior Graphic Designer

Design for both print and web in a very fast-paced agency environment. Create artwork for a variety of large-scale exhibit displays. Contribute to brainstorming sessions for new clients. Generate branding ideas for advertising campaigns.
November 2010 - April 2011 Richmond, Virginia, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University

Art Director

Oversee the art direction of print marketing materials for the university. Supervise and coordinate the work of other graphic designers. Ensure design concepts and finished products reflect a unified approach. Play key role in managing the university's brand and identity guidelines.
November 2007 - August 2010 Richmond, Virginia, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University

Print Design Manager

Provide management and art direction for print design area. Oversee creative process, concept development and project production. Design for a broad range of clients on both academic campuses. Work collaboratively to develop project schedules and oversee deadlines.
April 2007 - November 2007 Richmond, Virginia, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University

Assistant Art Director

Assist the art director in oversight of all design work. Design and produce complex print and web marketing for university. Ensure quality and consistency of design and production process. Determine project objectives and timelines to ensure project completion.
February 2002 - November 2007 Richmond, Virginia, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University

Graphic Designer

Design a variety of projects specializing in text-intensive publications. Use style sheets, book palettes and indexing features to simplify layouts. Ensure technical accuracy of electronic files. Work with print and paper vendors.
October 2001 - February 2002 Richmond, Virginia, United States

Radford University

Graphic Designer

Design a variety of materials including brochures, posters and logos. Work within tight deadlines while balancing multiple projects. Work closely with printers, clients and internal team of designers. Coordinate all marketing and advertising for Conference Services department.
May 2000 - August 2001 Radford, Virginia, United States

Education

Radford University

BS Media Studies (Advertising Concentration)

1996 - 2000 Virginia, United States

Awards

CASE

Award of Excellence – Website

2011

Hermes Creative Awards

Platinum – Annual Report

2008

Admissions Marketing Awards

Merit – Brochure

2008

Advertising In Healthcare

Merit – Annual Report

2007

CASE

Award of Excellence – Magazine

2006

Admissions Marketing Awards

Merit – Total Recruitment

2006

Skills

Advertising, Art Direction, Branding, Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Photography, Public Relations, Typography,