Joe Sam Tanooki, MBA

Experience

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  Arab American News

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Graphic Designer

  • Led an art team comprised of editorial design, marketing and advertising staff for all creative projects• Selected all illustrators, photographers and stock art for in-house produced publications• Collaborated with design and development team to maintain brand consistency on all publication websites and marketing campaigns• Established strong relationships with advertisers and potential advertisers

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  National Arab American Medical Association NAAMA

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

  Office Manager/Graphic Designer

  • Organized and managed the association’s annual National and International Conventions in 2015 held in domestic and overseas locations. Researched vendors, workshop and hospitality venues, and nearby recreational highlights to create itinerary packages for association members. Increased member attendence by an estimated 1000% for the 2015 convention in Houston, Texas.• Excuted the Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits program for NAAMA members. Successes include creating evaluation forms and approving qualifying presentations to provide credits and certifications for practicing NAAMA doctors.• Managed daily office operations including record keeping, fund development, meeting minutes, communication and supervision of staff; supervision of accountant provided payroll records; established and monitored timeline and resources needed to achieve strategic goals.• Deepened and refined some aspects of communications, by improving the effectiveness of web communications and social media, with the goal of creating a stronger brand.• Designed brochures, booklets and flyers for all the yearly National and International events.o Including program books, registration books, sponsorship opportunities books, brochures, flyers and business cards. (Designed with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)• Regularly updated the NAAMA website with new designs and documents. Show less

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  Crain Communications

  Sept 2016 - now

  Director Of Media Services