Sara O'Shea
Summary
Highly creative and results-driven Art Director with 10+ years in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns, digital, print and branding campaigns, and team management. Proven track record in successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing high-profile projects, and maintaining strong relationships with key clients. Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting and Editing, Project Management, and Communications.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Director
MediaBlink
07.2019 - Current
- Monitored progress of print and digital projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement design usability and enhance functionality with attractive layouts.
- Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling and on-time production for all campaigns.
- Managed design team resources by delegating tasks efficiently based on individual strengths and workload capacity.
- Researched emerging technologies and developed effective strategies for integrating into existing campaigns.
Marketing Graphic Designer
Corporate Realty
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Created original artwork and wrote copy for a range of print and web projects.
- Designed print collateral including direct mailers and event invitations contributing to successful outreach campaigns.
- Developed original designs and copy for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
Employee Communications Specialist
Orion South, Inc.
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create consistent messaging for company-wide initiatives.
- Increased employee satisfaction scores through proactive listening programs designed to identify concerns before they escalated into larger issues.
- Spearheaded crisis communications efforts to address sensitive issues quickly while minimizing negative impact on employee morale.
- Streamlined internal communication processes for improved information flow and increased efficiency.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Prepared and published internal communication pieces to keep employees informed.
- Responsible for aligning external branding efforts with internal messaging for overall brand consistency.
- Assisted in creating change management plans by effectively communicating organizational shifts throughout the workforce.
- Created visually appealing presentations for executive briefings and company-wide announcements, ensuring clarity of message delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA09.1997
Skills
- Advertising Campaigns
- Concept Development
- Client Relations
- Creative Direction
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Copy Editing
- Project Management
- Brand Management
Timeline
Art Director
MediaBlink
07.2019 - Current
Marketing Graphic Designer
Corporate Realty
07.2018 - 04.2019
Employee Communications Specialist
Orion South, Inc.
04.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
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