Professional Experience American Red Cross, Toledo, OH Graphic , August 2010 through Present • Awarded The Fredtastic Award for Revitalizing the Brand 2014 • Conceptualized and created promotional materials and trade show elements for the Red Cross Blood Donor App Launch, winning the iPhone and Life Magazine award for Best in Show and “most life changing product” at the 2014 CTIA Conference. • Created numerous innovative and fresh concepts for marketing materials for Regional, Divisional, and National use including: One Report; Club Give; Rep Rally 2011-2013; Strive for 5; and 100 days of summer. 100 days of hope. • Overhauled, updated, and maintained a resource library of more than 200 standard Becky Murry Divisional marketing materials and 100 blood drive collateral themes to ensure compliance with changing brand standards • Developed and implemented the tracking and use of QR codes on marketing materials 3733 Willow Lane Dr. • Collaborated with team members across Region, Division, and Nation on marketing and Toledo, Ohio 43615 special event materials for donor outreach projects [email protected] • Developed and maintained vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely production and distribution of marketing materials within project budgets 567.277.0418 • Designed and formatted direct mail for multiple audiences to target marketing efforts specifically to each donor beckymurry.com • Created and published online program web pages and forms and performed regular updates and maintenance of regional web pages • Independently developed, managed, and executed all email marketing campaigns, inclusive of maintenance and tracking, for both the Region and Division • Developed email marketing strategies for use in new and existing initiatives to increase effectiveness while reducing print and postage costs • Regularly consulted for custom and high visibility projects and quick turnaround jobs • Managed time and work flow effectively with a reputation among co-workers for rapid output of high quality work • Awarded 3rd place in national quality poster contest 2011

Becky Murry Design, Toledo, OH Freelance , September 2009 through present • Juried Selection, The Urban Forest Project-Toledo 2010 • Produced marketing materials, including logos, signage, stationary, t-shirts, gift cards, media kits, and direct mail pieces for several local businesses • Developed website layouts, content, and graphics for business websites • Independently completed layout of, and oversaw production of, monthly periodicals marketed to real estate professionals and consumers • Provided volunteer design services to local charitable organizations through AIGA Toledo’s Design events.

Bartow Communications, Cabin John, MD Art Director, October 2005 through October 2009 • Managed production of design layouts across media platforms including print, web, direct and email • Created brand identities for employer’s company and numerous sub brands • Created page layouts for, and oversaw production and printing of, one monthly and four quarterly hundred-plus page publications • Scanned, illustrated, photographed, and generated images for use in magazine layouts and direct marketing media • Researched vendors to manage production budget and improve or maintain print standards • Coordinated with staff, vendors, and clients to manage and prepare project files and ensured that final product exceeded client expectations • Managed multiple deadlines and ensured production quality • Developed, updated, and managed company websites • Directly supervised the work of two production artists 1 Professional Experience Williams Whittle, Alexandria, VA Production Artist, September 2004 through October 2005 • Developed graphic elements of national marketing campaigns for use in print, web, billboard, and television advertisements for both corporate and non-profit clientele • Created for clients inclusive of logos, print advertisements, and web materials • Coordinated with other departments and to ensure cohesion in marketing materials across media platforms • Developed and prepared more than 200 individual materials for print production each week • Consistently met project deadlines and exceeded client expectations in terms Becky Murry of design and project quality • Assisted in concept proposals including the creation of presentation materials and layouts for use in client pitch meetings 3733 Willow Lane Dr. • Maintained and updated computer software and operating systems Toledo, Ohio 43615 [email protected] Medici Circle, Bowling Green, OH 567.277.0418 Freelance Graphic Designer, January 2004 through May 2004 • Created invitation and envelope for annual gala beckymurry.com • Designed postcards and posters • Independently executed design process for multiple promotional materials from conception through production

BGNews, Bowling Green, OH Production Assistant, August 2002 through December 2002 • Designed advertisements for a daily university newspaper with strict deadlines • Worked with local businesses to craft and create custom print advisements for use in newspaper and other local media.

Education

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH Skills Bachelor of Fine Arts, , December 2003 Graphic Design • Cum Laude Graduate Vendor Relations • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Print Design and Production • Deans List, 1999 - 2003 Email and • Featured Artist, Juried Bachelor of Fine Arts Show Spring 2004 Direct Mail and Email Marketing • Golden Key International Honour Society • 2002 Honorable Mention, BGSU Juried Undergraduate Design Show • AIGA, Student Member Software • BGSU Design Club, Member & Volunteer

Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Studio Art Centers International (SACI), Florence, Italy Dreamweaver, Flash Study Abroad Program, January 2003 through April 2003 Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, • SACI Scholarship Power Point • Travel Grant Real Magnet Email Marketing • Juried Student Art Show, SACI Gallery Spring 2003

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