Mary Voigt

Experience

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  The Butler Group, Inc.

  Dec 1987 - Jun 1989

  Graphic Designer

  • Worked with Creative Director and CEO in developing overall company identity and advertising strategy.• Designed 4-color catalogs, direct mail pieces, invitations, stationary, and ads for company promotion and advertisement.• Created original pen and ink drawings of company products for printed catalog.• Coordinated with interior designers in developing graphics and signage for retail stores.

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  University of Louisville

  Dec 1989 - Feb 1994

  Manager of Computer Graphics

  • Originated a computer graphics department at the University Biomedical Communications Department that supported professors, researchers, and doctors in their teaching, publication, and presentation endeavors.• Managed a group of designers/artists in the designing and production of graphic presentations for output to slides, overheads, scientific presentations and publications for university professors, researchers, and doctors.• Developed and coordinated slide imaging process for both clients' presentations and in-house production.• Consulted with university and corporate clients on presentation needs and output problems.• Used both Macintosh and PC platforms in the day-to-day production process of presentation materials.• Researched, specified, and communicated with vendors in ordering appropriate equipment for the computer graphics department. Show less

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  ShowTech/TriMedia LLC

  Feb 1994 - Jun 1996

  Graphic Designer
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  New Media Group, LLC

  Jun 1996 - Dec 1997

  Web Designer/Partner
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  Ipop.com

  Dec 1997 - Feb 1998

  Web Designer/Partner
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  Freelance Web Designer/Developer

  Feb 1998 - Aug 2000

  Web Designer/Developer
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  Xpressions Interactive, Inc.

  Aug 2000 - Feb 2002

  Creative Director/Web Designer

  • Oversaw all interface and graphic design for web development projects.• Worked with web programmers in creating .asp and DHTML for corporate web sites.• Produced HTML, DHTML and Javascript, CSS.• Designed and programmed in Flash, Fireworks, PhotoShop, Illustrator, HTML, and Dreamweaver.• Collaborated with clients and members of our team to gather website requirements and develop design, user interface, and content strategies for both website and print material.• Built web site content and graphics in both Mac- & Windows-based systems.• Developed multiple concepts for a wide variety of projects.• Produced end-product alone or in collaboration with team members.• Commanded fundamental knowledge of web standards, cross-platform/ cross-browser compatibility, accessibility rules, and search engine optimization.• Applied extensive background in developing web pages that generate tangible sales results for transaction-based web sites.• Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing detail. Show less

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  Freelance Web Designer/Developer

  Feb 2002 - Aug 2008

  Web Designer/Developer
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  Mercer

  Feb 2004 - Feb 2019

  Senior Graphic Artist

  • Attends educational workshops; reviews professional publications; establishes personal networks, benchmarks state-of-the-art practices to stay abreast of technological advances in communications technologies.• Keeps the design team up-to-date on the availability of new and emerging media and technology and their implications for graphics design work.• Builds and maintains leading-edge multi-media communications capabilities in-house through mentoring, training, and educating existing design staff.• Answers technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members and recommends improvements.• Conceptualizes graphic materials such as brochures, flyers, surveys, presentations, web graphics, and Flash animation.• Designs, formats, and lays out marketing materials.• Prepares final files for printing or posting and distributes them to vendors or colleagues as appropriate. • Competently applies design concepts in required software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Flash, Fireworks, Final Cut Pro and Dreamweaver.• Demonstrates effective project and time management with a focus on customer service.• Understands complex print production methods and ensures designs can be produced cost effectively on standard printing equipment.• Participates in team planning and implementation activities in a reliable and enthusiastic manner. Openly shares information and own expertise with others to enable them to accomplish group goals.• Peer reviews designs for visual consistency and adherence to Mercer graphics standards and style guidelines.• Demonstrates technical expertise in design software and hardware installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.• Works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy. Show less

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  Mondo

  Sept 2019 - now

  Print/Digital Design Consultant

  Work as a print/digital design consultant on projects for large-sized businessesCurrent/past engagements:ApothecomChildren’s National Hospital SAP/NS2U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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  ApotheCom, an Inizio Company

  Nov 2021 - now

  Graphic Designer