FREELANCE DESIGNER Summary Multi-disciplinary designer strong marketing entrepreneurial background. Experienced leading design projects start finish, time, budget excellent quality. Seeking creative position working top interior designer. Highlights Overall business operations Graphic design Project management Client, vendor contractor relations Marketing branding Trend analysis market research Space planning Traditional fine art skills Computer drafting Design proposals presentations Product sourcing, orders invoicing Budget management Highlights Excellent time management skills Enthusiastic team player Quick learner Adept multi-tasker Energetic self starter Resourceful Conceptual thinker Customer-oriented Flexible Meticulous attention detail Traditional fine art skills Proficient Spanish Professional mature Conceptual schematic design skills Strategic thinker Deadline-driven Skills Advanced Adobe CS6, Illustrator, Photoshop Familiar AutoCAD, Studio Designer, InDesign, goals learn SketchUp Revit near future. Accomplishments Founded artisan wine brand previous wine industry experience Winner 2012 "Rising Star" Award NAWBO National Association Women Business Owners Spearheaded interior design, space planning, installation two successful Eco Chateau Wellness Spas Conceived brand name visual concept behind Eco Chateau, French inspired eco-friendly wellness spa Produced, secured sponsors, organized premier art show featuring 25 LA's best artists legendary Sound City Recording Studios, attended 300 people, featured Huffington Post Japan, Juxtapoz, LA Weekly. (soundandvisionartshow.com) Designed ecommerce websites marketing collateral art show wine brand Directed multiple creative projects photoshoots clients Scored 99th percent tile Johnson O Conner Research Foundation Aptitudes test memory design, ability generate new ideas, clerical speed/accuracy Presented front audiences 200+, organized tradeshow booths Germany, managed marketing budgets $50M company, managed portfolio professional athletes media VIPs Experience 04/2012 Current Company Name － City State Freelance Designer "Oh, Marie Fox. Everything touches turns amazing. Whether putting brain work thinking original dazzling content, putting hands work creating something mind-blowingly beautiful, always gives 100%, approximately 10% people's 100%." Nichole M, Founder Sash Bag Launched freelance design business specializing graphic design, interiors, logos, website makeovers, business name generation marketing. Hired spearhead interior design two successful Eco Chateau wellness spas (opened 2012 2014) Developed winning design proposal unique women's fitness club, competing 10 designers, including designer Equinox gym. 11/2009 Current Company Name － City State Founder Imagined launched design-driven wine brand innovative marketing concept Identified unique market opportunity positioned company fulfill unmet niche personalized gifting Successfully navigated startup stages product development: crafted business plan, analyzed competitors, researched target markets, setup LLC, obtained necessary business alcohol licenses, vetted suppliers, sourced wine, conducted qualitative research tastings, calculated pricing model profit margins, developed sales channel marketing strategies Built website, designed wrote custom content marketing collateral, social media blog Hosted 50 wine events, exported wine China. Featured two largest packaging design websites (dieline.com, lovelypackage.com), KUSI Channel 5 TV, 102.1 KPRi Radio, Formes de Luxe French luxury packaging magazine, World Packaging News, Cool Hunting project, Trendhunter, Trendera, 09/2007 10/2009 Company Name － City State Marketing Manager Sportswear Product Line Manager Planned several large scale events, delivered presentations audiences 200+, oversaw marketing budgets $50 Million dollar brand, managed portfolio professional athletes media VIPs Collaborated cross functional departments build execute long-term brand product marketing plans Designed, organized, managed several large scale consumer events, along tradeshow marketing initiatives product logistics Initiated Thor's first online demographic survey consumers sales force. Compiled, analyzed, suggested initiatives based 1,800 consumer 200 sales rep responses Constructed detailed insightful product positioning Competitive Landscape, referenced applauded General Manager, Sales Director, Creative Director, Product Designers, Product Developers Appointed key contact person PR agency media. Initiated weekly press release topics assisted media product needs. Consistently received press 14 publications Directed product launch video athlete Chad Reed featured several major motocross websites Coordinated web content fall catalog launch; streamlined content advertising sales campaign create consistent unified brand message Developed new point purchase displays, signage, goggle racks, window decals, ceiling hangings Created new sales program improved visual aesthetics functionality Analyzed sportswear sales trends feedback develop new product line strategies Styled directed athletes models photo shoot. Recognized Thor's best sportswear catalog date General Manager Sales Reps Education 2005 University Wisconsin, Madison BBA International Business Marketing, Minor Spanish