Shelly Johnson

Experience

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  Honeywell Aerospace

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Summer Intern Associate

  Uphold Honeywell branding on business to business and corporate brochures. Develop computer and communication skills with real-wold experience while learning about the many facets of graphic design as an industry. Also assist with code documentation, updating test reports and coding of the CMU Mark III. [Software applications: Photoshop, Quark XPress, Word, Outlook, Visual C++, Doors]Select Accomplishments: • Collage exhibiting Honeywell’s involvement in space exploration for display as a mural in a local Honeywell aerospace plant. Show less

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  Brio Group Design

  May 2004 - Jun 2005

  Graphic Designer

  As a primary designer, produce creative concepts for logos, brochures, catalogs, newsletters etc., with direction from owner and clients. Additional duties include assistance with copy writing, client calls, quoting jobs for print, on-site meetings and tradeshows. Also responsible for delivering error-free print-ready files to various printers and creating well crafted mockups for client approval. [Software applications: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark XPress, Word, Dreamweaver, Cumulus]Select Accomplishments: • Design and development of company website (2005). Show less

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  (self) Freelancer

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2011

  Graphic Designer

  Work directly with clients to develop materials such as brochures and logos, and websites with user-minded structure, navigation and design. Maintain contact and dialogue to promote expedient delivery of compelling marketing pieces that reflect their company and are effective in implementing their business goals.[Software applications: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash]

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  Hearst Magazines

  Nov 2005 - Jan 2010

  Graphic Designer

  Collaborate with Consumer Marketing in the design of inserts, coverwraps and a variety of direct mail and web materials that reinforce unique branding standards for a multitude of titles (including O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Esquire and Good Housekeeping). Manage workflow of assigned projects and communicate with Promotional Print Production to meet demanding deadlines while ensuring accuracy of content and cost effective print specifications. Conception and mockup of new creative items, many of which have exhibited successful returns and are now control pieces. [Software applications: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark XPress, Excel, Entourage, NICA]Select Accomplishments: • Directed design of successful coverwrap campaign for a collaborative recycling program (R.A.Y.S.) in the Maryland and D.C. areas.• Voluntarily created promotional presentation of Charlotte Creative Services’ offerings for Consumer Marketing counterparts in New York, along with an interactive industry-related leave-behind. Show less

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  Bissell

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2013

  Corporate Communications — Digital Media Specialist

  Support Tenant Services by managing all digital screen and website content for various internal and external portals.

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  InVue Security Products

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  Marketing Project Manager

  Help define and implement the look, feel and functionality of InVue’s marketing and sales collateral and outbound emails and newsletters, and build the InVue brand by leveraging design and layout skills to deliver engaging and easy-to-use marketing solutions.

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  MPV Properties, LLC

  Apr 2014 - now

  Fulfill company-wide graphic design and marketing needs. From research and concept development through design and print production, provide direction for all marketing pieces and public-facing visuals for the company.

  • Marketing Manager

    Apr 2014 - now

  • Marketing Director

    Apr 2014 - now