∙ Accomplish project objectives through planning and production
∙ Serve as the primary project contact with clients
∙ Responsible for designing the magazine within the brand guidelines
∙ Supervise 2-3 interns while providing stimulating projects to improve their performance
∙ Facilitate design meetings to track progress and create solutions
∙ Meticulously inspect and proofread all material before print
∙ Maintain positive relationships with clients to identify and meet their needs
∙ Devise unique photo shoot concepts and execute the shoot according to plan
∙ Achieve financial objectives by forecasting requirements and maintain the budget
∙ Identify time management short comings and create solutions to promote efficiency

∙ Increased responsibility and communication with internal and external team
∙ Expanded the page count responsible for designing
∙ Identified client’s key objectives and developed tailored solutions
∙ Conceived photo shoot concepts and presented to the internal team members
∙ Implemented filing organizational systems for creative team and advertisers
∙ Provided hands on event direction for our bi-monthly launch parties
∙ Formulated and executed concepts for editorial, design and marketing campaigns

∙ Functioned as an adjunct to the project manager, completing tasks as assigned
∙ Communicated clearly with lead project manager and internal team
∙ Collaborated with the team to design creative layouts
∙ Created relationships with advertisers to discuss and meet their objectives
∙ Assisted on photo shoots to meet client and photographer needs
∙ Generated and maintained the lead project manager’s travel schedule
∙ Formulated ideas for the editorial and design departments
∙ Performed important administrative functions to improve communications and efficiency

• Conceptualize, design, and produce various custom invitation prints
• Responsible for handling the planning, marketing, financial and customer services needs
• Administrative experience in operating a small design business
• Discuss budgets with clients and monitor efficiently ensuring that each project stays within the agreed upon budget