Cary Kozak
Cary Kozak LLC
Toms River, NJ, USA
7326062693
www.carykozak.com
I am a firm believer in that solid research and strategy lead to a successful communications solution. Half the battle is solving the problem and well the rest is making the answer look good. Each part equally as challenging, but that is why I chose to work in the communications field.
Work Experience
Coastal Ocean Surf Rescue
Marketing Coordinator/Supervisor
Started lifguarding in Seaside Heights at the age of sixteen. Spent five years lifeguarding in Seaside and five years on private beaches in Mantoloking, NJ. Worked closely with local communities and future business partners to establish a better quality service run by better managment. Now. Weekend staff captain for Coastal Ocean Surf Rescue. Work with the Chief in maintaining safe and fun beach experiences for seven private beach associations on the Jersey Shore. Supervise lifeguards, rentals, and surfing lessons within private beach communities. Responsible for marketing research, business development, maintenance of website, social media and overall customer satisfaction on the beach.
June 2010
- Present
Mantoloking, New Jersey, United States
Quality Attributes Software
User Experience Designer/Visual Design Consultant
Creative Director for Energy Management Company, Quality Attributes Software. Worked closely with sales, marketing, production, and development. Responsible for all print/web based marketing material including campaign and audience engagement strategies. Prepared presentations for sales meetings using graphical metaphors, infographics, and creative writing. Oversaw the production team and provided informative criticism to detail. Participated in Project Management and Product Development meetings. Worked closely with Top Sales Executives researching company prospects, providing architected solutions to enhance business development and company outreach. Constructed detailed site maps based on prospect/product scenarios pushing boundaries of company’s technology to stay ahead in the market.
September 2012
- February 2014
Bayville, New Jersey, United States
Morgan Home Fashions
Design Intern
Responsible for packaging design of home good products. Worked closely with sales and art department. Designed new identity systems and brands for linen lines displayed in NYC Fall 2012 Market Week.
May 2012
- September 2012
Aberdeen, New Jersey, United States
Jim Grimes Photography
Assistant Studio & Event Photographer/Gallery Host
Worked alongside community colllege professor assisting in event and studio photography. Traveled for fine art photo opportunities while attending college and being a part time gallery host.
September 2008
- March 2011
Frenchtown, New Jersey, United States
Shaka Surf Company
Sales Representative/Graphic Deisgner
Sold, distributed, and handled customer relations within the New Jersey Surf Community for East Coast based surfboard distributing company, Shaka Surf Co. Responsible for t-shirt designs and print collateral.
2006
- 2012
Seaside Heights, New Jersey, United States
Education
The College Of New Jersey
Bachelor of Fine Arts
September 2009
- May 2012
Ewing, New Jersey, United States
Awards
Network Product Guide
Hot Technologies Award
2013
Computerworld
Computerworld Honors Laureate
2013
Ocean County College
Sheldon Linz Memorial Award
2009
Skills
Adobe Edge,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Muse,
Adobe Photoshop,
Business Catalyst,
CPR,
CSS,
First Aid,
HTML 5,
Javascript,
Photography,
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite,
WordPress,