Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Mary McCay

Locust Fork,AL

Summary

Proactive professional with a strong ability to adapt to new challenges. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a history of building effective relationships with clients and team members. Committed to driving team success and delivering positive outcomes.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

Paragon Picture Gallery
Albertville, AL

Graphic Design Lead
06.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
  • Created print materials, such as brochures, flyers, and business cards, from concept to completion.
  • Utilized typography, color, and layout to enhance visual communication and message clarity.
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
  • Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
  • Executed photo editing and manipulation tasks to enhance visual content.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to obtain printing services at competitive rates.
  • Conducted research on design trends to maintain fresh and relevant visual content.
  • Maintained an organized library of artwork files, photographs, logos.
  • Created visual designs for websites, logos, infographics, advertisements, brochures, and other collateral.
  • Developed creative concepts for marketing campaigns and materials.
  • Developed layouts for product graphics, company collateral and web sites.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and concepts for projects.
  • Maintained a digital asset library, organizing graphics, photos, and artwork for easy access.
  • Researched graphics software to speed and improve job production.
  • Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
  • Produced high-quality digital art assets for use in a variety of media formats.
  • Marked up, pasted and compiled final layouts for printer.
  • Produced digital graphics, including website elements, email templates, and social media visuals.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all projects.
  • Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Reviewed final layouts, making improvements and suggestions as needed.
  • Optimized artwork files for efficient loading on various platforms.
  • Oversaw the production process, including selecting paper, inks, and finishes for print materials.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create visually appealing designs.
  • Used digital camera to produce layout prints for clients.
  • Edited images and videos as needed to meet project requirements.

Directional Publishing, Inc.
Birmingham, AL

Operations Manager
08.1999 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Created marketing policies and procedures, evaluating and revising to maximize team efforts.
  • Led cross-functional teams to design, develop, test and launch products on schedule.
  • Recommended policy changes to improve marketing tactics and strategies.
  • Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
  • Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Researched disputed invoice items for resolution of payment delays.
  • Reconciled daily cash receipts and applied payments to the appropriate accounts.
  • Facilitated payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
  • Maintained updated customer records, including contact information and payment terms.
  • Maintained accurate records of all licensing activities.
  • Developed relationships with key decision makers in order to drive future sales opportunities.
  • Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
  • Explained technical specifications of products in detail when requested by customers or prospects.
  • Watched crowd to identify prospects, capture interest and maximize sales opportunities.

Education

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Science from Human Environmental Sciences
08-1998

Skills

  • Graphic design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital asset management
  • Print production
  • Visual communication
  • Brand consistency
  • Email marketing design
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Self motivation
  • Task prioritization
  • Mockup Creation
  • Invoice processing
  • Data reconciliation
  • Cost reduction
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership
  • Collections actions
  • General ledger management
  • Account resolution
  • Staff recruitment and hiring
  • Planning and coordination
  • Financial software proficiency

Accomplishments

  • 35th Annual Arts Award Winner - Produced presentation and book that was judged for company award

Affiliations

  • Freelance graphic artist for nationally known art publisher and licenser.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Graphic Design Lead

Paragon Picture Gallery
06.2012 - Current

Operations Manager

Directional Publishing, Inc.
08.1999 - 12.2010

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science from Human Environmental Sciences

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