julie vinette: design résumé

To attain rewarding freelance or contract design projects that allow me to draw from my extensive print and web design experience. I also expect to mentor, as well as attain deeper knowledge of the new design and marketing processes which I am exposed to.

qualifications

• Developed direct-mail and brand-relevant collateral for PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sonexis, Gillette and Foodie's Feast
• Web site design: Foodie's Feast Café and Caterer, Amicus Financial, Gillette (B2B)
• Created brochures, packaging, signage and point-of-purchase materials for Crabtree & Evelyn and Gillette (Duracell)
• Excel at both supervising teams and working independently
• Expert in Quark, Illustrator, and PhotoShop with working knowledge of Flash, HTML, DHTML, and Dreamweaver.
• Recommended as a "fantastic print and web designer" by Filament Group.
• Strong work ethic and quality insights made a substantial difference in winning work for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Julie Vinette Design Art Director &Designer 5/99-present "
• Develop corporate brand identity systems, proposals, marketing collateral, packaging, book covers, signage, user interface design and web site visuals
• Manage all aspects of visual design and marketing initiatives
• Recent clients include: Kiehl s, Gillette, PricewaterhouseCoopers, EM4 Inc., Boston Communications, Sonexis and Crabtree & Evelyn

ZEFER Web Site Interface Designer 5/00-5/01
• Provided art direction for Gillette (B2B) and Amicus Financial web sites
• Created an online banking model designed to initiate client partnership
• Developed design strategy for web sites and proposals

Blue Wave Design Design Project Manager 5/99-11/99
• Supervised client accounts
• Managed production schedule of brochures, advertising, branding, web sites and various promotional items
• Negotiated terms and purchased print materials
• Regulated work flow and internal cost objectives

Parcom Marketing Creative Director 4/98-9/98
• Devised marketing strategy, ad copy and design materials for Canada Post and Big Valley Jamboree
• Drafted press releases and liaised at media events

Harris Investment Management Graphic Designer 2/97-7/97
• Produced marketing presentations and annual reports
• Collaborated with partners to hone content and graphics

Guss&Vinette Design Partner 3/94-9/96
• Designed and manufactured furniture design systems
• Coordinated promotional print and marketing collateral
• Conducted trade show presence and special sales events

education

Carnegie Mellon University B.F.A., Sculpture and Printmaking Dual Major, 1993
University of Alberta, Graduate Studies, Design Theory and Art Management, 1998