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ALISON NIERENBERG

Stratford,Connecticut

Summary

Professional graphic design specialist with proven track record in creating visually compelling and user-focused designs. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, typography, and layout design. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, consistent reliability, and adaptability to meet evolving project needs. Known for blending creativity with strategic thinking to deliver impactful visual solutions.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Graphic Designer

PerkinElmer
02.2012 - Current

• Develop and oversee the execution of multi-channel creative campaigns that align with brand objectives, target audience insights, and business goals.

• Lead on the Development of compelling brand visuals and

templates, ensuring consistency across all channels (digital,

print, social media, etc.) and maintaining a cohesive brand

identity.

• Partner with marketing, design, and product teams to create

innovative brand content that resonates with key audiences.

• Fostering connection and engagement among remote

employees through virtual events and activities.

Freelancer

SIKORSKY
01.2011 - Current
  • Responsible for total needs of the client including management of technical and creative resources to deliver complete corporate-quality branding.
  • Designed within brand standards as well as developed Style Guides to streamline communications with cross-functional teams.
  • Developed innovative solutions to enhance project efficiency and streamline workflows.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute complex projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

Graphic Designer

ALISON NIERENBERG DESIGNS
01.2010 - Current
  • Utilize strength in leadership and problem solving. Collaborate with clients to identify marketing campaign objectives. Primary goal is to develop and implement creative and efficient approaches.
  • Responsible for designing and implementing various marketing materials for clients.
  • Ensure visual concept development, layout, and designs are within parameters of the Brand standards manual.
  • Design projects in print including logos, identities, collateral, newsletters, ads, brochures, and posters.

Marketing Associate, Customer Service Representative

BROOKLACE
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Designed and produced all marketing materials for point of sale advertising and manufactured products.
  • Created multi-media presentations and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion.
  • Created all catalogs, brochures, and point of sale advertising and promotional materials for customers that enhanced the product presence in the market place.
  • Produced high quality photographs of product shots for various marketing materials.
  • Created numerous multi-media presentations that resulted in an increased number of sales.
  • Designed and successfully maintained company’s various websites.

Assistant Art Director

THE GOLF DIGEST COMPANIES
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Designed, developed and executed advertising and formatted sections, promotional materials and comps for various publications. Worked closely with Art Director and coordinators to meet project requirements and deadlines.
  • Artistically translated subject matter into concrete design for sales promotion materials including brochures, direct mail, signage, invitations, stationary, posters and other selected materials.
  • Produced magazine advertising materials including comps, advertorials, sweepstakes and brochures.
  • Conceptualized and created special advertising sections for company website that resulted in increased traffic.

Senior Graphic Designer

CONNECTICUT CREDIT UNION LEAGUE
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Developed state-of-the-art design solutions from concept development through production. Maintained a high level of quality and creativity in all design work produced to achieve the goals and objectives of the Marketing Services Department.
  • Coordinated and produced a variety of graphic products and services providing graphic design and art direction for ads, newsletters, annual reports and brochures which contributed to the growth of several smaller companies.
  • Successfully managed and maintained the Macintosh network.
  • Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas for developing new products and services.

Desktop Publisher/Systems Support Administrator

NATIONAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Designed and produced materials for all presentations and publications. Provided troubleshooting support for all employees of National Reinsurance Corporation.
  • Developed and implemented presentation materials for all departments supporting both operating and marketing efforts and investor relations.
  • Designed, produced and distributed formalized training materials for in-house training sessions.
  • Provided and coordinated coverage at the IS Help Desk.

Graphic Designer

HUDSON PAPER COMPANY
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Designed and edited artwork for the purpose of production and visual display. Collaborated with the Art Director, and the Assistant Art Director to formulate ideas for future and ongoing projects.
  • Created layout and design projects for existing and prospective clients.
  • Revised and edited artwork that ensured clients’ approval.
  • Assembled final layouts for printing.

Education

B.S. - Studio Art with Specialization in Graphic Design

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05.1994

Skills

  • Both PC and Macintosh Systems with working knowledge of the following programs:
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Vyond

Timeline

Senior Graphic Designer

PerkinElmer
02.2012 - Current

Freelancer

SIKORSKY
01.2011 - Current

Graphic Designer

ALISON NIERENBERG DESIGNS
01.2010 - Current

Marketing Associate, Customer Service Representative

BROOKLACE
01.2004 - 01.2010

Assistant Art Director

THE GOLF DIGEST COMPANIES
01.1999 - 01.2004

Senior Graphic Designer

CONNECTICUT CREDIT UNION LEAGUE
01.1996 - 01.1999

Desktop Publisher/Systems Support Administrator

NATIONAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.1996

Graphic Designer

HUDSON PAPER COMPANY
01.1994 - 01.1995

B.S. - Studio Art with Specialization in Graphic Design

Southern Connecticut State University
ALISON NIERENBERG