Joan Cocozza
Art Director • Brand Strategist • Graphic Design Consultant • Owner at JC Design- Claim this Profile
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Gregory Geruson
I've hired Joan for design assignments dozens of times, and she's always delivered what I want and more. Joan is a versatile, creative designer. So whether we've needed her to design ads, banners, a brochure or admissions materials, Joan has come through every time!
Armando Luna, Jr.
Joan's local market activation breadth of experience and skill provide unique competitive advantage. Her speed to innovate and create fresh and relevant marketing assets is remarkable and inspiring. She brings cross industry application knowledge on how to engage and motivate prospects, members and investors in a cost efficient and credible manner.
Gregory Geruson
I've hired Joan for design assignments dozens of times, and she's always delivered what I want and more. Joan is a versatile, creative designer. So whether we've needed her to design ads, banners, a brochure or admissions materials, Joan has come through every time!
Armando Luna, Jr.
Joan's local market activation breadth of experience and skill provide unique competitive advantage. Her speed to innovate and create fresh and relevant marketing assets is remarkable and inspiring. She brings cross industry application knowledge on how to engage and motivate prospects, members and investors in a cost efficient and credible manner.
Gregory Geruson
I've hired Joan for design assignments dozens of times, and she's always delivered what I want and more. Joan is a versatile, creative designer. So whether we've needed her to design ads, banners, a brochure or admissions materials, Joan has come through every time!
Armando Luna, Jr.
Joan's local market activation breadth of experience and skill provide unique competitive advantage. Her speed to innovate and create fresh and relevant marketing assets is remarkable and inspiring. She brings cross industry application knowledge on how to engage and motivate prospects, members and investors in a cost efficient and credible manner.
Gregory Geruson
I've hired Joan for design assignments dozens of times, and she's always delivered what I want and more. Joan is a versatile, creative designer. So whether we've needed her to design ads, banners, a brochure or admissions materials, Joan has come through every time!
Armando Luna, Jr.
Joan's local market activation breadth of experience and skill provide unique competitive advantage. Her speed to innovate and create fresh and relevant marketing assets is remarkable and inspiring. She brings cross industry application knowledge on how to engage and motivate prospects, members and investors in a cost efficient and credible manner.
Experience
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JC Design
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director • Brand Strategist • Graphic Design Consultant • Owner
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2000 - Present
• Independent graphic designer for clients of all sizes, including various Fortune 500 corporations, educational institutions, medical industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and start-ups. • Brand development. • Annual and development reports, marketing collateral, print and online publications, product packaging, website and social media banners, ads, and signage. • Photoshoot direction and styling. • Coordinates event planning and environmental design. • Manages and directs freelance designers, writers, and content developers when needed. • Responsible for taking all concepts through the creative process to a highly polished finish. • Engages in volunteer opportunities to aid growing companies enhance their industry footing. Show less
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Arcadia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Graphic Design Consultant
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Mar 2020 - Oct 2022
Instrumental in the visual development of the University’s new 2022 rebranding process.This included: • Brochures, reports, promotional and event collateral, logo designs, flyers, presentations, social media banners, templates, campus signage, and website review. • Facilitated the design of the University’s biannual magazine. • Photoshoot direction. Instrumental in the visual development of the University’s new 2022 rebranding process.This included: • Brochures, reports, promotional and event collateral, logo designs, flyers, presentations, social media banners, templates, campus signage, and website review. • Facilitated the design of the University’s biannual magazine. • Photoshoot direction.
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Independence Blue Cross
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Design Manager / Art Director
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1995 - 2000
• Recruited to shape and manage the internal design team, including: designers, production staff, IT specialists, illustrators, photographers, and freelance workers. • Rebranded company's identity for marketing purposes. • Spearheaded design for all print and promotional campaigns. • Recruited to shape and manage the internal design team, including: designers, production staff, IT specialists, illustrators, photographers, and freelance workers. • Rebranded company's identity for marketing purposes. • Spearheaded design for all print and promotional campaigns.
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U.S. Healthcare, Inc.
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United States
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Semiconductors
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Art Director / Manager
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1991 - 1995
• Managed both internal advertising and design groups; ranging from 20 to 30 employees.• Supported U.S. Healthcare’s print and promotional campaigns. • Maintained internal communication and design needs of subsidiaries.• Supervised employee motivational campaigns and corporate events.• Oversaw all print materials, including external image and industry publications.
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Senior Designer
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1989 - 1991
Spearheaded design of marketing and promotional projects for senior executives.
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Education
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Temple University
Tyler School of Art and Architecture | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), in Graphic Design -
Moore College of Art and Design
Majored in Design