April Sadowski

Experience

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  April Sadowski

  Jan 1997 - Aug 2013

  Author

  Books were always prevalent in my life and so was the fondness for writing. At the age of thirteen, I began my first novel, Lady From Day. It took over ten years to write, but since the completion of it in 2009, I have written several additional novels and have participated in NaNoWriMo, Camp NaNoWriMo, and Script Frenzy, “winning” at every attempt. I have since published Lady From Day, as well as an adaption of my Script Frenzy '11 piece, Out of Time, which also is available as a free audio drama I produced as well. Show less

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  Aibrean's Studio

  May 2003 - now

  Principal

  Aibrean is just a nickname, and Studio is just a room.I do web design (HTML/CSS, e-commerce, ads, CMS), graphic design (branding, ads, mailers, layout), illustration, copy writing, development, and consulting.I work directly with my own clients to ensure complete approval and satisfaction. I am fully contactable and can be reached by a variety of methods.I work with programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and InDesign to ensure that my clients receive the best quality results possible I work with the latest software release. Show less

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  Inyourimage

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2004

  3D Modeler/Graphic/Web Designer/Production Manager

  I worked overseeing all that went on in the company. I talked to concerned customers, updated status of orders, emailed customers product status and tracking numbers, answered phones, shiped and packaged orders, made the product, engraved the product, did web design work and updating, and make company literature.I also did freelance web and graphic design work when they were slow moving in production.

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  Lightmode DESIGN FACTORY

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Director of Visual Arts and Graphic Design

  Assisted with several design projects and have represented the company when meeting with their clients. Responsible for concept work, logo design, and web design for lightmode as well as new hiring. Also maintained project management and coordinated meeting with clients and the company and with vendors.Some clients included Miller and Slay and New Castle Public Library.

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  Imagine Nation

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Freelance Web and Graphic Designer

  I did ad and product conceptualizing and integration. I worked with utilizing existing branding on new ads. I also did pre-production checks and comping.Clients included The Amber Bead, Titleist, 2nd Swing, and Toyota.

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  Better Tools and American Cutting Edge

  Feb 2005 - Apr 2005

  Creative Director

  I managed all advertising/websites for both multi-million dollar companies. I created packaging, direct mail, flyers, brochures, and anything else needed.I was forced to resign due to a conflict of interest regarding some material they were using.

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  Write On Target, Inc.

  Jun 2005 - Apr 2006

  Graphic/Web Designer

  Responsible for graphic/web design which included benefit packages, direct mail, flyers, posters, and logo design.Clients included MeadWestvaco, Circuit City, NewPage, General Cable, and Brunswick.

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  Cho Creative

  May 2006 - Sept 2006

  Independent Contractor

  Responsible for concepting, production art, flash animation, and more. Projects include materials for LexisNexis, Standard Register, NCR, Girl Scouts, Reynolds and Reynolds, and more.

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  David K. Burnap Advertising

  Sept 2006 - Nov 2006

  Independent Contractor

  Responsible for design and concept for websites and print for clients such as AAA, Joyce/Dayton, Trimble, and more.

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  ThinkTV

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2013

  Art Director

  Work with print and web media for the PBS station Think TV as Art Director. Responsible for concept, design, and follow-through of all newspaper ads, posters, banners, flyers, presentations, signs, and any other print design needed. Manage new flash content and website maintenance. Now that Think TV has merged with CET to form Public Media Connect I also do print media for CET.

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  CET (Cincinnati Educational Television)

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

  Art Director

  Work with print and web media for the PBS station CET as Art Director. Responsible for concept, design, and follow-through of all newspaper ads, posters, banners, flyers, signs, and any other print design needed. Now that Think TV has merged with CET to form Public Media Connect I also do print media for ThinkTV.

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  Edge Webware

  Aug 2013 - now

  Senior UI/UX Designer + Quality Manager

  I work in a leadership capacity to quote and ensure that projects within the digital marketing, SEO, and interactive realm move smoothly and to client specifications. That can include the following:- Reviewing technical SEO work and digital marketing through Google Ads and Facebook. - Development of information architecture, UI/UX interfaces, and front-end prototypes. - Assuring development projects are performed within client specifications with the development team.

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  U! Creative

  Aug 2013 - now

  Senior UI/UX Designer + Quality Manager

  I work in a leadership capacity to quote and ensure that projects within the digital marketing, SEO, and interactive realm move smoothly and to client specifications. That can include the following:- Reviewing technical SEO work and digital marketing through Google Ads and Facebook. - Development of information architecture, UI/UX interfaces, and front-end prototypes. - Assuring development projects are performed within client specifications with the development team.