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phone: 216.798.3330
email: design@kellynovak.com
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EDUCATION:

 

Lakeland Community College, working toward an Associate of Applied Business degree in Graphic Design, and a certificate in Advertising and Direct Marketing.

 
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
 

 
  • Ability to work in both Mac and PC environments.
  • Highly proficient in Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop CS, Quark Xpress, PageMaker and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Also proficient in Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks and some Flash.
  • Knowledge of HTML and experience uploading and downloading website files via FTP.
  • Experienced with Apple/Macintosh networks, able to troubleshoot most hardware/software problems.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Fifteen years of graphic design, production and coordination experience.
  • Ten years of experience with design and production of websites including coordination with database developers.
  • Experienced in the design and production of slides and presentations for trade shows and product launch.
  • Developed and presented marketing plan to the Lake County ADAMHS Board and executed the various components including cobranding and redesign of logo, launching a new website and media campaign in the interest of mental health services education and generating public support.
  • Currently working as a freelance graphic artist for a variety of local agencies and small businesses. Recent freelance projects include creation of Lake National Bank identity and advertising materials with Executive Communications Company in Mentor, Ohio.
  • Communicate well with clients and assist in budget preparation and proposals.
  • Past ownership and management of a small commercial printing business.
  • Strong writing, editing and problem solving skills are also assets to my creativity.
  • Mature, organized, reliable and hard working.

KellDesign, LLC
Self Employed Graphic Artist - Part Time
20991 S. Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, OH 44123 www.kellynovak.com

Design and production of print and web designs for agencies, printers and various projects for a variety of industries. Some examples are logo design and newspaper ads for Lake National Bank in Mentor, OH, Website redesign and development for Lake County ADAMHS Board (www.helpthatworks.us), Book Cover and page layout for book publishing company Equinox Group publishing.

Vecmar Computer Solutions
Marketing and Website Advertising Coordinator www.vecmar.com

Computer Hardware Systems Company - January 2008 – Present; February 2004 - January 2007
Part time position: 3 days per week.

Coordination and production for all company marketing, including company catalog, website maintenance and search engine optimization, quarterly email newsletter, and a variety of print ads and internet advertising. Copy writing and design of all marketing materials. Working with IT on improvements to the E-commerce area of the website. Implementing new design look. Product photography and image library maintenance. Construction of mini E-commerce websites for customer fulfillment. Monitor pay-per-click campaigns and maintain the appearance of Vecmar.com in all major search engines and web shopping comparison sites. Overall website visits have increased by 25% since May 2004, and customer web orders have also increased dramatically.

Stanley Assembly Technologies
Marketing Specialist www.stanleyassembly.com Assembly tools manufacturing company - January 2007-January 2008

Created marketing materials for all company communications including sales brochures, catalogs, sales presentations, website, internal newsletter, etc. Worked with sales force and engineering department to write and design product literature for assembly tools, primarily in the auto and truck assembly industry. Created the SAT Communique - a company e-newsletter for sales force and distributors to learn about new products and programs. Built fulfillment website for product literature ordering by sales force. Created the design direction and slogan for all new product launches in 2007. Worked with Stanley corporate office to ensure that designs were consistent with the corporate brand.

The Markell Company
Marketing Assistant, Project coordinator, Graphic designer/production artist Advertising and Marketing Agency - August 1998 - February 2004

Designed and produced Print Materials, Newspaper Ads, and Website Design for such clients as Chemsultants, Lake County ADAMHS Board, Lincoln Electric Company and others. Communicated with clients regarding project goals and direction. Managed projects, through final production, including vendor coordinating, proofing and press approval of print pieces. In 2003, successfully led marketing campaign for the Lake County ADAMHS Board resulted in $20K contract renewal for 2004 with The Markell Company. Prepared proposals and implemented marketing plans. Client contact and consultation. Computer maintenance, setting up network and internet upgrades. Software installation and recommendation, archiving of closed project files.

Infusion, Inc.
Graphic designer and production artist Website Design and Hosting Company - June 1997 - December 2000;

Worked with Art Director to create and update websites for clients such as Digi International, Western Reserve Historical Society, GE Lighting - Business to Business.
 

References, URLs and portfolio review available upon request.