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Mary Cowles<\/h3>

Design, Production & Marketing<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Email: info@marycowles.com<\/a>
\nWeb: www.marycowles.com<\/a>
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Introduction<\/h1>
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Welcome to my website! I have a graphic design background, with experience creating a broad spectrum of materials\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>, and I’ll be happy to get back to you.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>
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\u2022 Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator [Creative Cloud], Microsoft Office, Drupal, Word Press, and MailChimp
\n\u2022 Seasoned artist in creative services and marketing support
\n\u2022 Skilled in proofreading, vendor and project management
\n\u2022 Team-oriented, flexible, problem-solver, and enjoy a challenge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Portfolio Samples<\/h1>
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Magazines, Books, Catalogs & Newsletters<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>
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Discovery section<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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K-2nd Shapes Book – Production<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Poetry Book<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>

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K-2nd Shapes Book – Production<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Designed a 1 color newsletter<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Catalog Design & Layout
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Catalog Design & Layout<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Side & Back of Package<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Cards Inside Package<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Brochures<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Print & Digital Brochure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Safety Dinner Brochure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Traffic Convention Brochure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Convention Brochure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Web Page Maintenance – Drupal<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Job Experience<\/h1>
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NOVEMBER 2017 – PRESENT<\/p>\n<\/div>

FREELANCE DESIGN &<\/span> PRODUCTION<\/h3>
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Various Clients – Chicago & Suburbs<\/h4>\n
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\u2022 Incorporate branding of all collateral in order to keep consistent look and feel per each company’s standards<\/div>\n
\u2022 Editorial: proofread and edit materials, ensuring correct grammar and product information<\/div>\n
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APRIL 2015 – NOVEMBER 2017<\/p>\n<\/div>

GRAPHICS &<\/span> MARKETING ASSOCIATE<\/h3>
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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.<\/p>\n

Great Street Realty Partners – Rolling Meadows, IL<\/h5>\n
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\n\u2022 Researched merchant trade areas, and create maps with Regis software
\n\u2022 Created e-mail marketing campaigns using Mail Chimp
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2009 – 2014<\/p>\n<\/div>

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MC Software Development – Coral Springs, FL<\/h5>\n
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\u2022 Updated graphics materials for online and print marketing promotions
\n\u2022 Coordinated files and asset organization
\n\u2022 Managed quotes and project timelines with outside vendors
\n\u2022 Coordinated items for production and pre-flighted files
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2005 – 2008<\/p>\n<\/div>

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER<\/h3>
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National Safety Council – Itasca, Illinois<\/h4>\n
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\n\u2022 Brainstormed creative direction, colors, type, and imagery
\n\u2022 Designed ads, brochures, catalogs, direct mail, logos, sell sheets, and event materials
\n\u2022 Met with customers and presented initial and follow-up concepts
\n\u2022 Managed multiple project timelines\u00a0and prioritized workload
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Skills<\/h1>
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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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