Cary Kozak

Cary Kozak LLC

Toms River, NJ, USA
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,