Stephanie Blair
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with a talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. I have 22 years of knowledge and success as a graphic designer, and 9 of those years included front desk and office management experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager/Marketing Specialist
Lifestyle USA Design
01.2022 - Current
- Create and manage all job numbers, trello job boards, trackingtime entries and inputting jobs for invoicing
- Manage all program licenses and office program integrations
- Onboarding and off-boarding of computers to staff members
- In charge of all presentation creation, marketing efforts and website design and maintenance.
Self Employed Graphic Design, Web Design & Marketing
Self Employed
01.2013 - Current
- Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic & Web Designer with experience in print media, digital ads, oversized media, internet sales & ecommerce, paid online ads & pay-per-clicks, Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, HTML, CSS, Java, social media, multimedia, sales and marketing
- Dynamic team player with well-developed people skills
- Accustomed to performing in deadline driven environments and identifying the needs of others.
Social Media Specialist & Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Sana Vida Wellness Spa & Yoga Studio
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Graphic design & social media specialist
- Greet clients upon arrival, answer phones, schedule appointments, answer questions, check out clients, sell retail, marketing, merchandising, purchasing, accepting shipments, inventory control, training, staff meetings and central communication with staff
- Make drinks in the tea bar, clean, stock teas and supplies, accept shipments, inventory control, money transactions and adhere to all regulations set forth by Health Department
- Explain payment options, sell packages, sell retail, explain yoga styles, register class sign-in sheet, collect payments, call those who owe for class, organize substitute instructors, and cleaning in studio
- Ensure Acupuncture & Massage Therapy clients are taken back on time, assist therapists, change linens in rooms if needed, keep therapy rooms stocked, answer client questions about services, sell retail, and sell packages, and assist with cleaning as needed.
Events Coordinator / Marketing Specialist / Server
Perissos Vineyard & Winery
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Collaborate with the owners in the planning and execution of the visual component of marketing efforts, promoting and strengthening brand recognition while managing deadlines and priorities
- Work on variety of projects including cross platform, digital and physical touch points and branding initiatives
- Create and execute email blasts, advertisements both digital and print, signage and POS ads
- Plan, and execute events and contracted events, including coordination of dates and times, cost per event, and issuance of proper paperwork
- Answer phones and direct calls and maintain all communication files
- Attend all required meetings and facilitate communication, via written and verbal, with administrative staff
- Act as liaison between vendors, suppliers and staff
- Maintain standard of cleanliness and organization of event spaces
- Bookkeeping, correspondence, sales, expenditures and profitability
- Follow up with deposits and records, and be responsible for all cash and non-cash transactions
- Assist to maximize sales and control expenses to make events profitable and run within budgetary guidelines.
Marketing Coordinator/ Web Design/ Graphic Design
Ryland Homes
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for design, creation and delivery of marketing related content (written and graphical)
- Develop, plan, execute and deliver and the division's overall digital marketing initiatives to support sales goals
- Update, maintain and create website presences on a division, community and home-specific level
- Direct all promotional and brand communications through traditional and digital channels, while managing budgets and vendors
- Manage social media presence and online reputation on behalf of communities and the division
- Create, disseminate, analyze, and report on email marketing
- Review all incoming marketing requests
- Work with all division presidents & regional managers to collect any missing or additional information, documentation or approvals that may be required
- Coordinate with other departments on the creation and maintenance of marketing materials and community identity
- Complete new website, make changes and updates through the company's content management platform
- Assist in training sales on marketing best practices or new tools/platforms
- Assist in the creation and proofreading of any outsourced marketing collateral
- Oversee model home designs and sales center standard installation and maintenance.
Marketing Director/ Graphic Design/ Web Design
The Finger Companies
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Provide marketing support to over 30 properties nationwide
- Ensure Google Analytics profiles are set up for each community website through the corporate office and review on a weekly or monthly basis
- Work collaboratively with leadership at all levels (RVPs, RPMS, and other national leaders) to execute strategic marketing plans that achieve optimum leasing and financial performance
- Develop and execution of national and regional advertising/marketing campaigns and resident retention promotions
- Controlled all social media and online marketing tools
- Train community teams regarding effective social media channels and activities
- Maintain communication with Regional Property Managers to anticipate and respond to marketing needs (collateral, signage, condition of models)
- Design and implementation of web-based branding, collateral materials, and marketing plans for new construction properties
- Design and order of all signage and collateral materials (including web-based advertising and branding) for stabilized properties
- Ensure technology feeds and integration are in place and working correctly on websites such as apartment.com
- Analyze leasing reports & marketing reports on a weekly basis to anticipate and combat downward occupancy trends and to stay apprised of rent and marketing trends
- Develop, maintain, and evaluate leasing initiatives and community promotions
- Identify and provide additional marketing support to under-performing communities
- Create excitement and enthusiasm for new initiatives and campaigns among community teams.
Graphic Designer II/ Marketing Coordinator
Kimball Hill Homes
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Compile and distribute traffic, demographic, and additional weekly and monthly marketing reports
- Create marketing collateral following branded design
- Design and maintain pricing sheets, inventory listings, marketing materials and website with a high level of accuracy
- Ordering, reviewing and online posting of professional photos and videos
- Coordinate the installation of signs, flags, and other sales office displays
- Planning and coordination of Grand Opening and Realtor events
- Completing clerical and administrative tasks as assigned
- Coordinate, execute and attend a variety of events including community openings, community events in conjunction with city and national award ceremonies
- Participation at trade show/housing show
- Creation of marketing collateral and update as needed and are produced correctly in a timely fashion
- Provide support to sales team by ordering marketing collateral as needed
- Coordinate the photography and virtual tours of model homes on an on-going basis.
Graphic Designer
Lifestyle USA Design
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Successfully started their first in-house graphics & marketing department
- Coordinated graphics & 3D projects from concept to completion
- Work closely with CEO and President of the company to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements
- Create design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations and corporate website
- Self-taught Auto Revit and passed on the knowledge to the architects to build homes in 3D.
Computer Specialist/ Typesetter/ Graphic Designer
Kinko's
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Created layout design and typesetting for business cards, brochures, flyers, invitations, greeting cards, calendars, posters, presentations, resumes, custom printing orders, logos, scanning and photo touchups and photo enhancement
- Used all the production printers and cutters.
Art Teacher/ Computer Teacher/ Class Teacher/ Floater
Kids R Kids
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Successfully ran my own classroom by preparing lesson plans and being the room leader for the 4 year old room
- Worked in all age classes during my time there.
Education
Associate in Computer Science -
Art Institute of Houston
01.2002
Skills
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Business 365
- Web Design
- Website Maintenance
- Graphic Design
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- Wix
- Google AdWords
- Digital Design
- Print Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Event Planning
- Event Coordination
- Office Management
- Administrative Support
- Guest Services
- Front Desk Receptionist
Assessments
- Graphic design - Proficient, October 2019, Proficient
- Customer service - Proficient, March 2020, Proficient
Personal Information
Title: Graphic & Web Designer Sales & Marketing Event coordinator & Serving
Timeline
Office Manager/Marketing Specialist
Lifestyle USA Design
01.2022 - Current
Social Media Specialist & Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Sana Vida Wellness Spa & Yoga Studio
06.2019 - 03.2020
Events Coordinator / Marketing Specialist / Server
Perissos Vineyard & Winery
01.2015 - 01.2020
Self Employed Graphic Design, Web Design & Marketing
Self Employed
01.2013 - Current
Marketing Coordinator/ Web Design/ Graphic Design
Ryland Homes
01.2012 - 01.2013
Marketing Director/ Graphic Design/ Web Design
The Finger Companies
01.2007 - 01.2012
Graphic Designer II/ Marketing Coordinator
Kimball Hill Homes
01.2004 - 01.2007
Graphic Designer
Lifestyle USA Design
01.2003 - 01.2004
Computer Specialist/ Typesetter/ Graphic Designer
Kinko's
01.2002 - 01.2003
Art Teacher/ Computer Teacher/ Class Teacher/ Floater
Kids R Kids
01.1997 - 01.2002
Associate in Computer Science -
Art Institute of Houston
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