Experience

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  Suffolk University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Art Director

    • Oct 2019 - Present

    Brand champion overseeing print and web communications for the University and guiding our visuals on admissions, retention, alumni, and other pieces.

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • May 2007 - Oct 2019

    As senior graphic designer at Suffolk, much of my work focuses on brand development and creating innovative print and digital pieces for recruitment, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. I also create engaging pieces for other offices at the University including advancement, orientation and new student programs, career development, and diversity services. I manage and mentor our design interns and student workers while helping them see their visions come to fruition. I coordinate and art direct photo shoots both with our staff photographer and freelancers. I also work with various printers to ensure successful production and timely delivery of our print pieces. My attention to detail and organizational skills are essential to my success in managing multi-tiered, highly visible projects such as the creation of the University’s brand guidelines, the stationery ordering systems, and the online version of the alumni magazine.

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  Denise Lang, Freelance Designer

  • Graphic Designer and Art Director

    • 2008 - 2024

    As a freelance designer, I support the marketing efforts of private schools in the Washington, DC area. I have created various pieces, from concept to completion, for Sidwell Friends School’s Alumni Relations and Advancement departments, including a suite of cohesive email templates, reunion week...

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  Spire

  • Boston, MA

  • Account Manager & Team Leader

    • Oct 2003 - May 2007
    • Boston, MA

    As an account manager, I acted as a primary intermediary between our clients and the agency/printing company. As team leader, I was responsible for training and mentoring new members of the team. I managed the production and distribution of conference materials for more than 120 shows per year. I...

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  Sun Life Financial Distributors, Inc.

  • Marketing Coordinator

    • Nov 2001 - Sep 2003

    At Sun Life Financial, I trafficked over 100 projects concurrently tracking approval by various departments before sending each piece to print. I created, updated, and maintained the department’s project databases. I proofread marketing materials to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to bran...

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  Abacus Travel

  • Marketing Coordinator

    • 2000 - 2001
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  Latus, Szostakowski & Mensing

  • Boston, MA

  • Account Coordinator

    • Aug 1999 - Sep 2000
    • Boston, MA