I am a seasoned marketing & publications design professional, providing contracted creative development for large and small businesses, individuals, nonprofits, educational institutions, trade associations, medical and health care practices, and theater companies and art guilds.

I also specialize in database integration into multi-page publications (books, journals, manuals) or direct-mail print brochures. (See samples of datamerge publications by viewing the Conference Handbooks. (limited sample due to data privacy)

• Creative Concepts
From the spark of an idea to full development of the concept bringing the kernal of an idea to full fruition within the realm of marketing, advertising, public relations and promotions. Examples include Corporate Identity campaigns, product branding, promotional ad specialty (novelties) and promo special events (Grand Openings, Corp. Anniversaries etc.), fundraising campaigns, and product packaging.

• Copywriting, Copyediting, Proofreading
I am the recipient of industry awards for writing national trade advertisements, client news and features articles, corporate announcements, brochures, mailers, print ads, broadcast PSA's, sales presentation, telemarketing scripts, educational materials, and fundraising speeches and speaker introductions. I have also served as a paid Professional Proofreader & Editor for two major national Biotechnology organizations.

Expertise in...
• Design - Digital & Print Production
Executing the Client's Vision...Working to custom specifications, or providing guidance in developing unique designs to best serve marketing goals. All digital media created (web sites / html pages / email marketing) are thoroughly tested in today's most commonly used platforms. small to large format Print Production projects from postcards to books and everything in between.

• Special Events & Social Media Management
> Social Media Training & Account Management
> Conference / Trade Show Logistics & Coordination
> Seminar Events: Development & Coord.
> Fundraiser Events
> Grand Openings & Open Houses (retail or org.)
> Excel Tracking Data & Team Support

• Advertising & Marketing Packages
Concept, copywriting, art direction, and graphic design of all advertising and collateral material, media traffic, and fulfillment.

• Media Relations
New releases, PSAs, feature & news story-pitches, and all essential contact with major dailies, weeklies, special publications, trade publications, broadcast media, and internet publications.

• Photography
Providing on-site event publicity photography, on-site portraits, and in-studio product photography.