Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Software
Maryellen De Vivo

Maryellen De Vivo

Senior Graphic Designer
Ossining,NY

Summary

In my view, graphic design is not just about making things look nice; it's about problem solving. As an analytical thinker, I see each graphic request as a puzzle to be solved. In evaluating each design task, I strive to provide creative, attractive, on-brand solutions that best suit the job. I have a great eye for layout, and am skilled in illustration, allowing for unique customization. Often working on multiple projects for multiple clients, I am experienced with tight deadlines and multi-tasking, so being organized is a must. I'm also a fast learner who enjoys acquiring new skills and software as the job requires.

Work History

Senior Graphic Designer

Stantec
New York City, NY
11.2015 - Current
  • Graphic design for northeast US region of an international AE firm of over 25,000 employees.
  • Elevate look of deliverables through creative solutions, appealing layouts and consistent branding.
  • Design and produce materials for both internal and external materials including brochures, interactive/online PDFs, ads, social media posts, e-cards, reports, posters, proposals, PowerPoints, awards submissions, and trade show materials.
  • Act as brand ambassador to make sure all materials adhere to our brand, while being creative within the brand guidelines to create compelling pieces. Train new staff and update existing staff on branding guidelines.
  • Work with Marketing staff to provide graphics for and enhance the look of proposals, including multi-million dollar winning submissions.
  • Create custom illustrations, including isometric, logos, and charts.
  • Provide photo editing for simulations and touch-ups.
  • Enhance visual appeal of client deliverables, including reports, maps, brochures/handouts, public engagement/event materials, wayfinding/informational signage.
  • Provide design assistance to industry organizations, including: event program layout (CMAA, SAME), newsletter publication/web updates (TRB/AEP70), custom illustrations (FEMA).

Senior Marketing & Graphics Coordinator

Fay, Spofford & Thorndike
Burlington, MA
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Improved and maintained company branding look across all marketing materials.
  • Created graphics for internal, external, and client deliverables.
  • Provided direction/guidance to interns and other graphics staff.
  • Assisted in website/intranet development and maintained corporate website.
  • Provided support to Marketing Coordinators with proposal preparation, including graphics, brand adherence and proofreading.

Graphic Designer

Mondo Guerra, LLC
Remote, MA
05.2011 - 05.2014
  • Graphic design for up-and-coming fashion designer. Illustration and graphic design for t-shirts, textiles, logo, business cards, hang tags, garment tags, and greeting cards.
  • Designed in-store display graphics, including signs and cardboard stand-ups, and eyeglass cases for See Eyewear campaign in 2013.

Graphic Designer

Fay, Spofford & Thorndike
Burlington, MA
07.2004 - 12.2013
  • Designed graphics, schematics, and covers for reports, proposals, interviews, public presentations, brochures, handouts, postcards, advertisements, and trade show booths. Created and distributed corporate newsletter.
  • Designed project websites and maintained corporate website.
  • Photographed projects and events, including aerial photography.

Merchandise Coordinator

Filene's/Kaufmann's
Boston, MA
02.2004 - 07.2006
  • Worked with buyers and merchants to create and execute merchandising strategies in Men's department.
  • Created diagrams of store fixtures and merchandising techniques. Created floorplans and graphics.
  • Visited stores to help implement visual direction.

Merchandise Planner

Filene's/Kaufmann's
Boston, MA
06.2000 - 06.2004
  • Created floorplans and fixture diagrams.
  • Designed grapics for in-house publications.

Education

Certificate - Costume Design And Wardrobe Technician

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
12.2019

Courses:

Fashion in Film and Media, Hand-sewing, The Great Designers, The Top 10 Design Motifs, Fabrication, Wardrobing for Theater, TV & Film

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH
06.2000

Dean's List every semester.

Activities and societies:

Operations Manager/DJ/news announcer at radio station, student tutor, performer/choreographer in CSC Dance Club, dance captain for school musical

Study Abroad - Communications

University of Westminster, London, UK
06.1999

Courses:

Communications, Arts & Culture, Fashion History

Skills

  • Desktop publishing
  • Illustration creation, including isometric and logos
  • Interactive/online PDF preparation
  • Photo retouching and visualization
  • Preparation of files for press
  • Presentation design
  • Branding
  • Quality control and proofreading
  • Website maintenance
  • Video editing

Software

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

DaVinci Resolve

Wordpress

MailChimp

Marketo

Maryellen De VivoSenior Graphic Designer