Jeannine Owens
Norfolk, VA, USA
207-807-6985
www.gliddonowens.com
Creative professional with diverse experience developing content for print, web, social media, mobile and other multi-media channels. Collaborative and skilled communicator who can work effectively with multiple stakeholders and contributors. Passion for developing fresh, innovative strategies, crafting message and creating engaging content to support and promote any mission and/or brand.
Work Experience
Tidewater Physical Therapy And Performance
Graphic Designer
Graphic design, art direction, production for print, web and social media materials for 34 physical therapy and three performance training offices.
May 2015
- October 2016
Virginia, United States
Gliddon Owens Design
Owner/Art Director
Strategize, develop, create and contribute to all aspects of materials including client meetings, creative concepting, project management and production of deliverables. Works on multiple, concurrent projects in different stages.
Some examples of key initiatives and clients:
• Consultant for The National Center on Family Homelessness to rebrand, design and produce America’s Youngest Outcasts and supporting materials for national release (Nov. 2014).
• Created and implemented ongoing materials for YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps (Michigan): rebranded existing materials to fall in-line with national standards, created camper-targeted materials, designed and produced Annual Report, designed series of newsletters; resulting in increased campership and capital donations.
• Rebranded and designed suite of MaineHealth educational books: created and implemented new design, worked with various project managers and directed various print vendors resulting in a series of seven books to educate patients on health issues; ongoing materials to support various MaineHealth departments.
• Rebranded materials for CarePartners/MedAccess including Annual Report, logos, brochure suite and display materials.
• Rebranded bi-weekly newspaper, the Gorham Times, to enhance visual aesthetic and legibility, resulting in increased readership and stronger brand awareness. Design/production of paper and creation of strategically significant ads.
• Rebranded Maine Audubon materials including the Habitat journal, programming collateral, annual report, signage and capital campaign initiatives resulting in greater awareness and development.
• Created, designed and produced book for The National Center on Family Homelessness’ presentation to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, resulting in a $1 million grant to the Center for The Katrina Project initiative.
Some examples of key initiatives and clients:
• Consultant for The National Center on Family Homelessness to rebrand, design and produce America’s Youngest Outcasts and supporting materials for national release (Nov. 2014).
• Created and implemented ongoing materials for YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps (Michigan): rebranded existing materials to fall in-line with national standards, created camper-targeted materials, designed and produced Annual Report, designed series of newsletters; resulting in increased campership and capital donations.
• Rebranded and designed suite of MaineHealth educational books: created and implemented new design, worked with various project managers and directed various print vendors resulting in a series of seven books to educate patients on health issues; ongoing materials to support various MaineHealth departments.
• Rebranded materials for CarePartners/MedAccess including Annual Report, logos, brochure suite and display materials.
• Rebranded bi-weekly newspaper, the Gorham Times, to enhance visual aesthetic and legibility, resulting in increased readership and stronger brand awareness. Design/production of paper and creation of strategically significant ads.
• Rebranded Maine Audubon materials including the Habitat journal, programming collateral, annual report, signage and capital campaign initiatives resulting in greater awareness and development.
• Created, designed and produced book for The National Center on Family Homelessness’ presentation to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, resulting in a $1 million grant to the Center for The Katrina Project initiative.
September 1992
- Present
United States
Antech Systems
Senior Graphic Designer
Develop and create engaging products that are easy to use and follow for the web and stand-alone training including high-end computer-based training solutions for the government. Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining high-quality visual designs that are consistent across and within products from concept to execution. Design wireframes and UI mockups that comply with technical and brand guidelines that satisfy client requirements. Lead projects and project teams with strong communication skills that reinforce the ability to work independently or with on-site or off-site teams. Keep well organized files with systemized naming conventions while working on multiple projects.
Key initiatives include:
• Virtual Fleet Support Metrics site. Developed and designed site and all UI elements, providing assets to the developers.
• Maintenance Matters campaign. Developed campaign, wrote copy and designed initial materials for the Common Maintenance Planning Working Group (CMPWG), a Naval Sea Systems Command (NavSea) program.
• Estonia Briefs. Worked with key stakeholders to create 18 hours of presentations for the CMPWG to present to the Estonia Navy.
• SMIP logo suite. Develop and create suite of logos for the Ship Maintenance Improvement Program, a NavSea program. Worked with key stakeholders and designer.
Key initiatives include:
• Virtual Fleet Support Metrics site. Developed and designed site and all UI elements, providing assets to the developers.
• Maintenance Matters campaign. Developed campaign, wrote copy and designed initial materials for the Common Maintenance Planning Working Group (CMPWG), a Naval Sea Systems Command (NavSea) program.
• Estonia Briefs. Worked with key stakeholders to create 18 hours of presentations for the CMPWG to present to the Estonia Navy.
• SMIP logo suite. Develop and create suite of logos for the Ship Maintenance Improvement Program, a NavSea program. Worked with key stakeholders and designer.
June 2014
- April 2015
Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
University Of New England
Graphic Design Manager
Strategize, develop, implement and create materials to support all campus departments and offices. Work with all departments as needed, including senior leadership and the President. Work with and direct Communications team members including writers, web team, photographer/videographer to provide materials/services needed. Supervise and direct full-time designer and free-lance vendors as needed, such as photographers, videographer and printers. Works on multiple, concurrent projects in all production stages.
Key initiatives include:
• Tangier, Morocco campus opening materials (2014) including web, print and video assets and ongoing supporting materials.
• $60M Capital Campaign launch (2014) and collateral materials including magazine-style case statement and supporting on-going materials spanning a three-year timetable.
• UNE Magazine, published three times a year, including 2014 re-brand and re-design.
• Special projects for the President, including annual President’s Report, Economic Impact Overview, Board of Trustee materials, President’s Gala materials and annual Fall keynote presentation to all faculty and staff.
• Ongoing work with key senior leadership in developing branding and materials for all University departments such as annual reports, ads, departmental brochures, logos, environmental signage, airport ads, recruitment packets, web assets, powerpoint and keynote presentations, Word and powerpoint templates.
Key initiatives include:
• Tangier, Morocco campus opening materials (2014) including web, print and video assets and ongoing supporting materials.
• $60M Capital Campaign launch (2014) and collateral materials including magazine-style case statement and supporting on-going materials spanning a three-year timetable.
• UNE Magazine, published three times a year, including 2014 re-brand and re-design.
• Special projects for the President, including annual President’s Report, Economic Impact Overview, Board of Trustee materials, President’s Gala materials and annual Fall keynote presentation to all faculty and staff.
• Ongoing work with key senior leadership in developing branding and materials for all University departments such as annual reports, ads, departmental brochures, logos, environmental signage, airport ads, recruitment packets, web assets, powerpoint and keynote presentations, Word and powerpoint templates.
July 2011
- June 2014
Portland, Maine, United States
University Of Southern Maine Office Of Marketing
Graphic Designer
Strategized, implemented and designed annual reports, brochures, ad campaigns and institutional rebranding. Art directed vendors and supported web team. Managed creative planning and implementation for specific departmental clients.
Some key initiatives:
• Developed, created and implemented a six-month marketing campaign for the USM Music and Theater Summer Camps campaign encompassing both social media and re-brand of traditional promotional materials resulting in a significant
increase in enrollment.
• Branded, designed and produced Osher Lifelong Learning Reflections Art and Literature magazine, resulting in higher submission rate and national program recognition.
• Created and produced School of Music Gala materials, resulting in an average of $60,000 in scholarship funds per year.
• Strategized, concepted, designed, produced, art-directed photo shoot, managed time line and budget to create the Be A Mentor campaign for the Office of Community Service, resulting in increased student mentors.
• Concepted, created and produced the Office of Admissions nine-piece suite of recruitment materials.
Some key initiatives:
• Developed, created and implemented a six-month marketing campaign for the USM Music and Theater Summer Camps campaign encompassing both social media and re-brand of traditional promotional materials resulting in a significant
increase in enrollment.
• Branded, designed and produced Osher Lifelong Learning Reflections Art and Literature magazine, resulting in higher submission rate and national program recognition.
• Created and produced School of Music Gala materials, resulting in an average of $60,000 in scholarship funds per year.
• Strategized, concepted, designed, produced, art-directed photo shoot, managed time line and budget to create the Be A Mentor campaign for the Office of Community Service, resulting in increased student mentors.
• Concepted, created and produced the Office of Admissions nine-piece suite of recruitment materials.
June 2006
- June 2011
Portland, Maine, United States
Colorado State University
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design and Illustration
Designed and implemented curriculum for introductory and advanced level design classes that mixed theory with practice, including technology labs, resulting in well-prepared students entering the design field. Course evaluations reflected a well designed course with pertinent information delivered.
August 2000
- May 2003
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
University Of Wyoming
Visiting Professor, Graphic Design
Designed and implemented curriculum for introductory and advanced level design classes that mixed theory with practice, including technology labs, resulting in well-prepared students entering the design field.
August 2002
- May 2003
Laramie, Wyoming, United States
Education
Old Dominion University
Masters in Visual Studies (housed in the Humanities Dept)
Present
Virginia, United States
Colorado State University
Bachelor Fine Art, concentration Graphic Design
Included 6 week art history course in Florence and Venice, Italy
August 1982
- August 1984
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
University Of Colorado
Studied Communication and Fine Art
August 1980
- May 1982
Colorado, United States
Skills
Acrobat,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Microsoft Office,