Experience

Catholic Charities of Baltimore

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager of Communications and Publications

  • Oct 2016 - Present



D's-igns (Graphic Design by Denise L. Burns)

• Owner/Sole Proprietor

  • 1991 - Present

  Managed all functions in running a sole proprietor graphic design business, including maintenance of clients and coordination of various design projects simultaneously. Oversaw all aspects of art direction, design, production, and client / account management. In addition, worked as Subcontractor/Temporary: Hired by multiple placement agencies and other design firms as subcontractor to complete short- or long- term projects. Exceptionally successful at adapting easily and quickly to any work environment and type of project. Most clients offered full-time position.



Staiman Design

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Designer

  • Feb 2007 - Jul 2013

  Successfully coordinated and managed design projects from concept to completion, including illustration, logo design and web materials, including email blasts, small gifs, web banners, some social media. Assessed suitability of concepts and designs while managing production and ensuring timely completion of each project. Entrusted to collaborate with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and specialized requirements, including but not limited to Non-Profit, Educational, Retail, Food Service, Real Estate and other. Coordinated with consultants and vendors to meet all project specifications. Directed and organized photo shoots, wrote, edited and proofread copy, manipulated photographs through scanning and digital software. Key Achievements: As primary point of contact, established trusting relationships with key vendors and clients. Proficiently managed and completed a web design concept that enabled the firm to obtain high-dollar client. Recognized for consistent conscientious efforts to go the “extra mile” to ensure optimum quality and client satisfaction.



Chess Communications Group

• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Art Director

  • 2000 - 2007

  Successfully art directed multiple projects of varied complexity, from concept to production, in a fast-paced, multi-functional advertising agency. As needed, collaborated with creative director, account executives and graphic design team to create imaginative designs and consistently meet tight deadlines and requirements. Entrusted to design innovative logos and original illustration. Successfully directed and organized photo shoots. Experienced at writing, editing and proofing copy. Clients included Entertainment, Hotel and Food Service, Real Estate, and others. Key Achievements: Through 2004, efficiently served as the only art director for thousands of yearly projects. Successfully assisted in the continuation of successful, multi-year, lucrative relationship with multi-million dollar clients. Skilled in creating 3-D mock-ups of creative concepts for new client pitches and demonstrations Recognized for speed and efficiency while maintaining the highest quality product.



Marriner Marketing

• Columbia, Maryland

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 1996 - Oct 2000

  Successfully designed and produced wide variety of projects in fast-growing, award-winning marketing and advertising firm as a member of 4-person design team. Clients included, but not limited to, Banking, Food Service and Technology. Successfully designed and produced wide variety of projects in fast-growing, award-winning marketing and advertising firm as a member of 4-person design team. Clients included, but not limited to, Banking, Food Service and Technology.