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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (2002-present) | Washington, DC

Assistant Director, Communications / Senior Graphic Designer (September 2008 – Present)

• Develop and execute creative concepts that align with the strategic communication plan, meet brand standards, and reinforce the Council’s mission
• Guide and coach the efforts of the Communications team to ensure the implementation of the Chief Executive Officer’s and the Communications Director’s shared vision
• Lead team of eight writers, editors, and graphic designers using an Agile methodology
• Key achievements:
  • Launched “Getting It Done,” a responsive landing page of resources
  • Implemented and adapted an Agile-based team structure to directorate
  • Lead a team to win nine Hermes Creative Awards from 2012 to 2013
  • Oversaw the NCARB rebranding project in 2011
  • Implemented Basecamp to manage projects and promote collaboration
  • Revised and redesigned two program guideline publications, the IDP Guidelines and the Certification Guidelines, moving them from print format to smart PDF
  • Revamped the look and feel of the public website, including a redesign of the homepage to bring it inline with NCARB’s stronger emphasis on transparency and agility

Manager, Communications / Graphic Designer (June 2004 – September 2008)

• Designed graphics for a variety of publications and collateral materials in varying media, including magazines, brochures, posters, PowerPoint presentations, videos, environmental graphics, and HTML e-mail blasts
• Oversaw the production of all communications projects, including vendor selection, post-production, press checks, and final distribution
• Supervised graphic designer, graphic assistant, and writer/editor
• Key achievements:
  • Harnessed the website to communicate major programmatic changes and proactively address customer concerns
  • Implemented NCARB’s first e-mail campaign service
  • Redesigned the Direct Connection from a newsletter to a magazine
  • Redesigned the public website with more intuitive information architecture, migration to a content management system (Sitecore), and an updated look and feel

Communications Coordinator (September 2002 – June 2004)

• Designed and desktop-published a variety of collateral materials, including brochures, newsletters, booklets, and PowerPoint presentations
• Coordinated with vendors for all communications projects, from print ordering to mail fulfillment

Appleseed Foundation (2006-2012) | Freelance Designer

• Created distinct brand identities for national fundraising events
• Designed print and HTML invitations, event programs, logo boards, and signage

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