Cindy Dolan

Experience

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  North American Publishing

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1984

  Graphic Designer

  Responsible for designing two monthly trade magazines, Business Forms and Systems and Printing Impressions. Position required working with editors, advertising reps and printers to create initial layouts to press checks at the final printing stage.

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  Presbyterian Publishing House

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1990

  Art Director

  Designed and managed production of curriculum materials (books, teaching materials) for religious education use. Managed a staff of four production artists and contracted multiple photographers and illustrators.

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  Lordon-Michaelson Advertising

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1990

  Senior Designer

  Produced advertising materials from concept through print. Met with clients, designed projects, created type via Compugraphic typesetting equipment, directed photo shoots, produced mechanicals, and approved printing proofs.

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  WHYY

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Graphic Designer, Applause Magazine

  Art directed Applause magazine, a monthly publication promoting public media programming. Worked closely with editors, photographers to produce a high-quality magazine.

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  Maher & Mignella

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Art Director

  Designed, produced and managed printing of marketing materials for a variety of clients, including educational institutions, public utility companies, and retail stores.

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  University of Delaware

  Apr 1995 - now

  Art Director

  • Manage and work closely with photographers, illustrators, copywriters and printers• Conceptualize and design marketing materials for a wide variety of media outlets for communications initiatives. Materials include print, digital and social media pieces such as advertisements, brochures, catalogs, certificates, displays, flyers, forms, presentations, promotional items, reports, signage, social media images, and website graphics.• Provide overall art direction and creative input for all internally and externally focused promotional and informational pieces.• Work closely with marketing director, communications specialists, and other marketing team members to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all materials while ensuring all marketing materials meet University of Delaware (UD) standards.• Use visual design as an effective tool to help promote key UD Graduate College and UD PCS areas: academic and career advisement; part-time credit courses and degree completion; customized learning and community outreach; lifelong learning opportunities; professional development programs; and online learning. Support noncredit and graduate interdisciplinary programs and degrees by designing items to promote and maintain these programs.• Create materials supporting other programs for UD colleges and business units as needed.• Monitor UD Graduate College and UD PCS social media accounts and create content to promote programs. Show less