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Leslie Carlson

Creative Consultant
Miami,FL

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.


Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offering these skills and strong work ethic.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Photo Editor, Office Manager

Northside Studios Photography, LLC
Miami, FL
11.2006 - Current
  • Use Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop for all photography post processing needs
  • Responsible for all Graphic Design needs in company
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Retouched skin blemishes and tattoos and removed unwanted images from objects with Skylum Luminar and DxO PhotoLab 4.
  • Organized shoots from planning, scheduling and styling to post-production.
  • Coordinated events and managed schedule.
  • Created management system to increase digital asset protection, organization, and searchability.
  • Printed photo images on canvases, mugs, totes and mouse pads to customize special orders for customers.
  • Managed budgets, light accounting, and marketing campaigns

Freelance Graphic Designer

Bread For The World
Miami, FL
08.2016 - 05.2021
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.

Archivist

Zyscovich
Miami, FL
10.2005 - 07.2007
  • Archive incoming, existing, and found images into Image Bank to facilitate their location.
  • Reorganize, rename, and re-structure electronic filing system for all architectural photographs, renderings, and drawings.
  • Assist Marketing Dept with graphic layouts of proposals submitted for project bidding.

Graphic Designer

Sherry Resortwear
Miami, FL
05.2002 - 10.2005
  • Responsible for all design and layout of apparel catalogs, merchandising sheets, flyers and postcards from concept to print.
  • Photograph all new apparel using high resolution digital cameras and professional studio lighting for use in all marketing pieces.
  • Direct and coordinate in house artists, external printers, and other resources to be able to meet all required deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

International Fine Arts College/Art Institute
Miami, FL
08.1998 - 06.2001

Associate of Arts -

Miami-Dade College
Miami, FL
08.1994 - 06.1998

Skills

Office administration

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Software

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, remote collaboration tools

Interests

Interior design, photography, music

Timeline

Freelance Graphic Designer

Bread For The World
08.2016 - 05.2021

Photo Editor, Office Manager

Northside Studios Photography, LLC
11.2006 - Current

Archivist

Zyscovich
10.2005 - 07.2007

Graphic Designer

Sherry Resortwear
05.2002 - 10.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

International Fine Arts College/Art Institute
08.1998 - 06.2001

Associate of Arts -

Miami-Dade College
08.1994 - 06.1998
Leslie CarlsonCreative Consultant