Melissa Marzan

Graphic Artist at NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Santa Cruz, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Graphic Artist
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      San Francisco Bay Area • Design and produce a wide variety and high volume of cross-platform elements and materials • Work with other creative team members to produce content • Create guidelines for how logos and other branding materials should be displayed and used • Help make design choices (e.g., fonts and colors) for all content the company will use • Work with Digital Media to create graphics for web and social media including infographics • Work on multiple design projects at any given time and… Show more • Design and produce a wide variety and high volume of cross-platform elements and materials • Work with other creative team members to produce content • Create guidelines for how logos and other branding materials should be displayed and used • Help make design choices (e.g., fonts and colors) for all content the company will use • Work with Digital Media to create graphics for web and social media including infographics • Work on multiple design projects at any given time and execute in a timely fashion • Develop & create graphics on the spot for sports news broadcast • Animate simple television lower third advertisements to run on live broadcast • Organize team player photos for easy search and find purposes Show less

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • Hand Lettering & Illustration Artist
      • Aug 2012 - Present

      Santa Cruz, California, United States • Create/edit designs from existing files, past materials, or conceptualize new visuals. • Service a variety of businesses, such as the Golden State Warriors and the Santa Cruz Warriors, with various graphic designs from business cards to banners, and more. • Collaborate with management to promote specific brand principles in graphic designs. • Retouch and restore images based on the needs of the client. • Schedule meetings with clients to discuss project progress… Show more • Create/edit designs from existing files, past materials, or conceptualize new visuals. • Service a variety of businesses, such as the Golden State Warriors and the Santa Cruz Warriors, with various graphic designs from business cards to banners, and more. • Collaborate with management to promote specific brand principles in graphic designs. • Retouch and restore images based on the needs of the client. • Schedule meetings with clients to discuss project progress and review samples. Show less

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Graphic Designer
      • Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

      Santa Cruz, California • Designing graphic content, illustrations, and infographics • Managing graphic designs from conception to delivery • Reviewing junior designer drafts to ensure quality • Generating fresh concepts • Ensuring brand consistency throughout various marketing projects • Liaising between the marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met • Keeping up-to-date with industry developments

    • Marketing Coordinator/Graphic Designer
      • Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

      San Francisco Bay Area • Collaborate with Marketing department to create all collateral – print, digital, arena signage and more • Develop integrated promotional strategies to achieve revenue goals for various sales departments including a focus on individual ticket sales, group special events, community relations and corporate partner cross promotions • Create compelling designs to support campaigns and initiatives; Develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts • Control quality of all… Show more • Collaborate with Marketing department to create all collateral – print, digital, arena signage and more • Develop integrated promotional strategies to achieve revenue goals for various sales departments including a focus on individual ticket sales, group special events, community relations and corporate partner cross promotions • Create compelling designs to support campaigns and initiatives; Develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts • Control quality of all projects, including proofing, and review prior to releasing final files for production • Create in-arena graphics content to support game operations • Bring visual creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation to applicable projects • Assist with facilitating the work plan and coordination between creative services of Santa Cruz & Golden State • Create and monitor any and all marketing fulfillment for sponsorship activation

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graphic Design Intern
      • Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

      Sacramento, California Area • Work closely with the graphic design and marketing teams to create materials for both on- and offline promotions. • Create graphics and design layouts for print ads, flyers, email newsletters, the blog, and social media accounts. • Collaborate with the marketing department and support new on ongoing campaigns with design solutions. • Help manage repository of brand assets (logos, photos, templates, etc.) • Edit photos w/ attention to color balance, depth of… Show more • Work closely with the graphic design and marketing teams to create materials for both on- and offline promotions. • Create graphics and design layouts for print ads, flyers, email newsletters, the blog, and social media accounts. • Collaborate with the marketing department and support new on ongoing campaigns with design solutions. • Help manage repository of brand assets (logos, photos, templates, etc.) • Edit photos w/ attention to color balance, depth of field, and composition. Show less

    • Store Manager & Head Designer
      • Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

      2151 Fulton Ave. Suite 120 Sacramento, CA 95825 Store Manager Responsibilities: • Monitor production rates and raw material prices, contact vendors and check inventories. • Implement strong customer service specific to project/job requirements or change orders to existing job. • Ensure smooth operations throughout the production and distribution life of a given product. • Effectively communicate and follow-up with end customers and production personnel. • Multi-task daily, managing several projects at various… Show more Store Manager Responsibilities: • Monitor production rates and raw material prices, contact vendors and check inventories. • Implement strong customer service specific to project/job requirements or change orders to existing job. • Ensure smooth operations throughout the production and distribution life of a given product. • Effectively communicate and follow-up with end customers and production personnel. • Multi-task daily, managing several projects at various stages. • Provide price estimates for custom prints when needed. • Managing production workflow; ensuring all jobs are completed on time while maximizing print production efficiency. • Managing large format printing process from design and file preparation, mounting and laminating to finished product. • Mark up and assemble final layouts to prepare comprehensive proofs for printer and/or mockups for internal review. • Maintain current with print trends and new technologies. • Develop a system to eliminate any issues associated with inconsistences in fabrication. Head Designer Responsibilities: • Manage design processes to ensure timely delivery of designs. • Provide influencing ideas to enhance department productivity. • Lead and direct work intake and overall design project assignment process. • Utilize the Adobe Suite, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create marketing materials when needed. • Enhance photographs and images when needed to ensure final printing quality. • Preparing, editing and troubleshooting a variety of file formats. • Preparing files through RIP software and color managing images before print production. • Maintaining a clean, safe, and well organized work environment at all times. Show less

    • Graphic Designer & Printing Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

      Davis, California • Communicate with clients through customer assistance, answering phone calls, & managing multiple print jobs. • Manage & complete several projects simultaneously, while consistently meeting deadlines and requirements. • Provide basic maintenance on printing and binding machines and oil machines to ensure proper functioning. • Utilize specialized tools and equipment to finish printed products, including spiral/tape book binding, operating a hydraulic paper cutter, & poster… Show more • Communicate with clients through customer assistance, answering phone calls, & managing multiple print jobs. • Manage & complete several projects simultaneously, while consistently meeting deadlines and requirements. • Provide basic maintenance on printing and binding machines and oil machines to ensure proper functioning. • Utilize specialized tools and equipment to finish printed products, including spiral/tape book binding, operating a hydraulic paper cutter, & poster mounting. • Determine work priorities & schedule work; expedite workflow. • Maintain an inventory of paper and supplies. • Assist other Print Shop staff with printing, collating, binding and distribution materials. • Produce quality printed work according to established production standards. • Assist in the development of the printing schedule, entering jobs in the database, determining priorities, setting deadlines, and planning production. Show less

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Art/Graphic Design/Video Team Lead
      • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

      Davis • Redesign the Culture C.O.-O.P. Public Relations Marketing Materials including business cards, brochure, flyers, and logo. • Oversee other designers in other groups by delegating work and providing constructive critiques before proceeding to send marketing materials in for production. • Responsible for restocking inventory on marketing materials such as business cards and brochures, researching several printing companies to account for budget without sacrificing quality.

    • Art and Marketing Intern
      • Sep 2012 - May 2015

      Davis, Ca - Our Mission: To promote understanding and respect for diversity/equity, cultural competency, literacy and a quality education for all.

    • Graphic Designer
      • Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

      Davis, California UC Davis Taekwondo Fall Open Graphic Designer • Responsible for developing a marketing plan leading towards the event. • Create marketing materials such as the annual promotional poster, postcards, and flyers. • Send out invitational emails to local and international taekwondo schools and masters informing them of the upcoming event. • Design the branding logo that will be used on promotional materials and the medals awarded to competitors. • Produce a design… Show more UC Davis Taekwondo Fall Open Graphic Designer • Responsible for developing a marketing plan leading towards the event. • Create marketing materials such as the annual promotional poster, postcards, and flyers. • Send out invitational emails to local and international taekwondo schools and masters informing them of the upcoming event. • Design the branding logo that will be used on promotional materials and the medals awarded to competitors. • Produce a design for certificates of appreciation for referees. Show less

    • Web Design/Visual Marketing Intern
      • May 2013 - May 2014

      Davis, California • Create flyers and advertise events related to Supervisor Saylor's public appearances. • Logo and layout formatting for event flyers. • Create a basic PowerPoint Presentation for Class Presentations. • Newsletter/Website photo formatting. • Handle social media, such as Facebook, and website work.

Education

  • University of California, Davis
    Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Design with emphasis in Visual Communication Double Major
    2011 - 2015
  • North Monterey County High School
    Graduated
    2007 - 2011

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