Suzanne Crossland

Experience

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  The Greenman Group Inc

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  House Department - Assistant Art Director

  Create layouts and illustrations for Real Estate promotions, architectural renderings, site plans & floor plans.

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  Cipriano Advertising, Inc

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Freelance Designer

  Design and production of sales brochure packages, newspaper and magazine ads with heavy architectural and Real Estate emphasis.Design Freelancer at Arlene Segal Designs - Design of custom invitations for all occasions.Design Freelancer at Ravenna Design - Design and production of brochures.

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  Goodhousekeeping Magazine (Español)

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Editorial Televisa

  Design of fashion, travel, decoration and cooking magazine spreads. Detailed photo retouching of digital images.

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  Miami Dade College

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Graphic Designer

  Design and production of promotional materials for special events, brochures, invitations, programs & logos.Also responsible for Account Services duties such as, obtaining printing quotes, purchasing and printing and Photo-shoot supervision.

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  Premier Cruises

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Marketing Department - Assistant Art Director

  Responsible for the development of all corporate graphic design, advertising, sales and Direct Marketing collateral, onboard children's programs, newspaper & magazine ads for major publications, newsletters, invitations and other materials for inaugural events. Assistance at Photo-shoots.

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  Norwegian Cruise Line

  Jan 1998 - Dec 2010

  Web & Graphic Designer

  Implemented the on-line customization system for promotional flyers. Managed Xpress Marketing, a web-based, marketing tool automation system for travel agents. Maintained the design and content of ncl.com. Created HTML emails, banner ads, promotional mini-sites. Design and production of destination brochures, promotional flyers, posters, logos, newspaper & magazine ads and inaugural events materials. Worked extensively with internal and external customers coordinating various aspects of print design and web/software development. Show less

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  Designs by Su, LLC

  Jan 2010 - now

  Creative Director

  As the lead designer, and founder of “Designs by Su, LLC”, I am guided by my 20+ years of experience in design and event branding, my ongoing quest for education, and the enchanting world around me. In 2014 I opened my own creative studio where we have produced unique, functional, and impactful visual communication designs for many South Florida organizations, in hospitality, travel, non-profit, educational, and the arts.My goal is to inspire people through my work by providing them with standard design solutions, wow them and make them smile and hopefully make them see things from a more creative perspective.I am passionate about sketching, digital art, watercolors, brush lettering, teaching Photoshop, and blogging about my travel experiences, to keep a balanced creative life I practice mindfulness and yoga and listen to good music and audiobooks. Show less

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  The Bakehouse Art Complex

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Media Specialist Consultant

  Responsible for the creation of all print and web graphics to promote art events at BAC. Some of the design jobs included invitations for monthly gallery openings, logos for specific exhibits, newspaper & magazine ads, posters, banners and signage. I was also responsible for keeping the website up-to-date with current information about the art events, the 70 resident artists on site, updating the look and maintaining the brand. While at the art events I assisted as an event photographer.

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  Miami Children's Hospital Foundation

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  Creative Director

  Responsible for concept development, design and production of print, web and e-mail material ensuring that all marketing assets stayed consistent with brand guidelines. Management and creation of multiple projects such as: Fundraising Event Invitations • Event Program Books • Magazine Ads • Postcards • Posters • e-Blasts • Internal Forms and Powerpoint Presentations • Social Media & Web Graphics • Annual Giving Mailers & Letters.

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  Photography by Cesar and Suzanne

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2018

  Co Owner

  A Photography and Graphic Design boutique.

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  South Beach Wine and Food Festival

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Senior Graphic Designer Consultant

  Responsible for the creation of print and web materials for the promotion of the 2016 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE. Projects include design of Transit Wraps, Street Pole Banners, Digital and Traditional Billboards, Menus and Signage for some of the events. Official Guide and Post Festival Recap Brochure. Web and Social Media promotional Materials. Event specific Evites and eBlasts to name a few.

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  Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival

  Aug 2015 - now

  Senior Graphic Designer Consultant

  Responsible for print, web design, and sales materials supporting the Marketing, Public Relations, and Sponsorship team. Projects include Official Guide, Sponsorship & Activation Guides, Outdoor Advertising, Static & Digital Billboards, Street Pole Banners in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Miami-Dade buses and Metromover wraps, Digital Signage, Evites, Menus, Wine Seminar Collateral, Event Signage, Email e-Blasts, Auction Promotional Print and Web Graphics, and Social Media & Web Graphics.