Mark has not only been a good partner in getting our projects done, he has taught me much of what I know about communicating in the electronic age. He has been and continues to be a critical part of my professional success.
Senior Digital Designer – Marketing Specialist
Zeis Group, Inc.
(2015 – Present)
- Web development (HTML/CSS/JS/JQ/JSON) for insurance application calculator/rate-based microsites, landing pages and email campaigns using Adobe Dreamweaver, Sublime, Bitbucket and git workflows.
- Develop and administer client WordPress sites, from wireframes through completion.
- Graphic design & production for digital/print projects including extensive use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Monitor and maintain our company technology infrastructure such as servers, workstations, security, and cloud backups.
Marketing Technology Manager
Distribution Mangement – Supplies Network
(2009 – 2015)
- Lead role in creative services B2B marketing. Directly interfaced with OEM Reps, Sales Teams, and C-level Management.
- Key responsibilities included work assignment, workflow management, WordPress development, HTML/CSS based targeted email programs, automated communications, catalog publishing, trade show and event support.
- Instrumental in corporate re-branding using Adobe Illustrator. Developed logos for corporate and current divisions.
- Established comprehensive brand guidebook using Adobe InDesign.
- Using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign I created and revised marketing items for print, online, and events.
- Collaborated with third-party vendors and installers on indoor/outdoor signage and wayfinding of updated branding.
- Primary producer/editor of videos for online promotions, client testimonials, capabilities, and training tutorials using full suite of tools from Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition.
- Also using Adobe Audition, two Apple iPod Minis and an external microphone I implemented an in-house recording and editing solution for a promotional audio & telecommunications system as a cost saving replacement to a proprietary and expensive leased Muzak system.
- Developed an image harvesting and content management system using FileMaker Pro Database for thousands of products photos/thumbnails served via our e-commerce site. This was a comprehensive system for maintaining naming conventions and image standards. It greatly helped in the updating and removal of stale and duplicate items.
Director of Technology
The Composing Room
(1991 – 2009)
- Graphic Designer, PrePress, Digital & Large Format printing. Scanner Operator, photo retouching, clipping & color correction. Using wide variety of tools from Adobe Creative Suite, LinoType color correction, Epson and and Roland RIPs.
- Responsible for research and procurement of new technologies & workflows.
- Maintained all internet services including WWW, FTP, Email & Database servers.
- Administered file servers & Mac/PC Workstations. Performed maintenance and upgrades including hardware/software troubleshooting support for all personnel. Daily backup/archiving of all project and server data.
- I was the primary creative behind marketing & promotional materials, including the redesign of The Composing Room logo & branding.
- Established Media-Works division as a source for Web Design, New-Media & 3D design.
Technical Graphics Illustrator
Boeing (McDonnell Douglas)
(1991 – 2009)
- Produced a variety of artwork for presentations, brochures, posters, technical booklets, and logo design.
- Responsible for artwork organization of multi-million-dollar proposals for the U.S. and foreign governments, involving hundreds & thousands of pages of layout and graphics.