Mary Cowles
Design, Production & Marketing
Email: info@marycowles.com
Web: www.marycowles.com
References provided upon request
Introduction
Welcome to my website! I have a graphic design background, with experience creating a broad spectrum of materials in print or digital formats, which may include ads, logos, brochures, signage, email marketing newsletters, packaging, or websites. I love handling the details. I also like to research, collaborate, proofread, and suggest ways to save money if possible.
Feel free to browse my portfolio, below, to see my work. If you’re interested in possibly working together, send me an email at info@marycowles.com, and I’ll be happy to get back to you.
Sincerely,
Objective & Skills
Marketing professional with experience creating a broad spectrum of materials for print or digital mediums. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my design and productions skills in a collaborative work environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator [Creative Cloud], Microsoft Office, Drupal, Word Press, and MailChimp
• Seasoned artist in creative services and marketing support
• Skilled in proofreading, vendor and project management
• Team-oriented, flexible, problem-solver, and enjoy a challenge
Packaging
Brochures
Campaigns
Logo Design
Web, Email and Banners
Job Experience
NOVEMBER 2017 – PRESENT
FREELANCE DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Various Clients – Chicago & Suburbs
• Production of catalogs, books, and packaging
• Incorporate branding of all collateral in order to keep consistent look and feel per each company’s standards
• Editorial: proofread and edit materials, ensuring correct grammar and product information
• Bi-language translation coordination, per deadlines and project scope
• Creation of email and landing page banner ads
APRIL 2015 – NOVEMBER 2017
GRAPHICS & MARKETING ASSOCIATE
A highlight was completing a comprehensive 160-page Chicago Marketbook, which is an informative sales tool for client meetings. I researched demographics, created graphics and maps, and designed the look in Adobe InDesign.
Great Street Realty Partners – Rolling Meadows, IL
• Developed brochures, ads, maps, banners, and online brochures
• Researched merchant trade areas, and create maps with Regis software
• Created e-mail marketing campaigns using Mail Chimp
• Managed branding & content, vendor quotes, pre-flighted files
• Managed and updated all text and graphics for website using Drupal
• Researched merchant trade areas, and create maps with Regis software
• Created e-mail marketing campaigns using Mail Chimp
• Managed branding & content, vendor quotes, pre-flighted files
• Managed and updated all text and graphics for website using Drupal
2009 – 2014
MARKETING ASSOCIATE
MC Software Development – Coral Springs, FL
• Updated graphics materials for online and print marketing promotions
• Coordinated files and asset organization
• Managed quotes and project timelines with outside vendors
• Coordinated items for production and pre-flighted files
• Created budget plan and organized hundreds of files
• Collaborated on marketing launch direction
2005 – 2008
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
National Safety Council – Itasca, Illinois
• Collaborated with customers for project scope & timelines
• Brainstormed creative direction, colors, type, and imagery
• Designed ads, brochures, catalogs, direct mail, logos, sell sheets, and event materials
• Met with customers and presented initial and follow-up concepts
• Managed multiple project timelines and prioritized workload
• Provided graphics support to various departments
• Coordinated pre-flighting and instructions for print collateral
• Brainstormed creative direction, colors, type, and imagery
• Designed ads, brochures, catalogs, direct mail, logos, sell sheets, and event materials
• Met with customers and presented initial and follow-up concepts
• Managed multiple project timelines and prioritized workload
• Provided graphics support to various departments
• Coordinated pre-flighting and instructions for print collateral
Skills
This is a short list of some of the skills I’ve acquired over the years, but I love new challenges and learning new software.
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology
Chicago, IL
Associates of Applied Science: Computer Graphics
Graduated with honors GPA: 3.6/4.0
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
Bachelors of Arts Degree: English
Awards
• Received an Extreme Progress Award for coordinating a marketing presentation
• Received company award for PowerPoint and graphics support in helping procure a $1.2 million contract
• Received an Excellence in Action award for conversion to new computer system
• NJCAA National Qualifier for Cross Country and Track
LIFE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
PROMISELAND CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Willow Creek Community Church, Crystal Lake, IL
• Managed classroom activities, directed volunteers, encouraged children to behave age-appropriately, and assisted children with special needs
TEACHER’S ASSISTANT
Ramblewood Elementary, Coral Springs, FL
• Assisted children with academics and behavior management for grades Pre-K through 3rd grade