Experience

Piedmont Lithium Inc.

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Initially hired as Marketing Manager working for Australia-based investment group to design and develop marketing, print, web and manage IT projects for numerous international mining and energy projects including PowerSands, GX-Technologies, PowerChem, Hyperion Metals, and Piedmont Lithium. Hired as full-time Marketing Manager August 2021, working exclusively for Piedmont Lithium, and moved to IT Manager on January 1, 2022. Solely implemented and continuously administer the following projects:- Design, implement, configure, and maintain Azure Cloud Services: Cyber Security, Azure AD, AIP, EDR, ATP, ASR, CAS, EM+S, Teams, conditional access / multifactor authentication via AzureAD, Endpoint Manager (device management), Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, O365, and asset tracking- M365 Business (Standard, Premium, E5) and system upgrades (Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise)- Designed and deployed Microsoft Teams voice system, enterprise SaSS backup solution, and Microsoft Teams Room A/V systems- RFP development to secure IT Managed Services third-party partnership- Manage headquarters remodel project liasing between GC, owner, vendors, and internal stakeholders- Define and document all IT policies, procedures and training material- Selecting, procuring and configuring hardware and software and helpdesk support- Develop annual IT budgets to ensure cost effective implementations and align to strategic IT projects- Monitor security vulnerabilities, threats, and events in all systems to develop contingency plans and manage security breaches- Remain up to date with advances in technology and industry best practices- Analyze business requirements of all departments to determine technology needs- Planned, deployed and administered Google Workspace for all Apollo Group companies- Designed, developed and deployed piedmontlithium.com, power-sands.com, powerchem.com, gxtechnologies.com, hyperionmetals.us. (frontend and admin)- Graphic design for all print-based collateral



Hyperion Metals

• Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021



PowerSands

• United States
• Oil and Gas

• Marketing Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Jun 2021



Sarah Shane Design

• Sr. Graphic Designer and Web Developer

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2019

  Independent contractor working with various small to large scale businesses. Product development, collateral design, content writing, web development, email marketing and content integration for retail, service, education, IT, advertising, and financial industries. Clients include DEX, DBryant Retirement Strategies, Bellevue University, Byte Knowledge, Media Well Done, HighMark Funds, HoneyDo Agency, and Priority Technologies (Omaha).- Designs, develops and manages all interactive projects from inception to deployment including UI, wireframing, and front-end development for existing and new websites, email campaigns, and new media- Leads creative department with concept, design and copywriting for client print collateral including flyers, brochures, sales presentations, tradeshow displays, etc. - Leads branding and design for all internal web-based and printed marketing collateral- Leads Web Development strategic planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future applications- Analyzes business requirements and converts them to accurate product development plans, database architecture and logical process flows for use by back-end and front-end developers- Defines business and systems requirements for new technology implementations- Aides with database maintenance and backend development- In-house desktop support and remote server administration



DEX

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

  Based on previous experience and success with DEX, re-hired and relocated to lead corporate and divisional marketing objectives by establishing, planning, launching and tracking all marketing projects. Responsible for brand identity, graphic design and copy writing for sales collateral, presentations, web sites (UX/UI), email campaigns, and other marcom. Develops and implements lead generation goals and directives. Reports on deliverables via weekly KPIs.- Led brand and design for all corporate marketing collateral including constructing style guidelines and maintaining brand image- Developed dex.com website including SEO planning and implementation; increased search engine placement by 33% in a two month period - Assisted with market research, competitive analysis and plan development - Coordinated tradeshow pre-exhibit and on-site logistics- Vendor management for print production including artwork and specs preparation, pre-press, RFQs, price negotiation, and contracts - Copywriting, editing and content development for sales collateral, web sites, press releases, and presentations



Malnove Holding Company Inc.

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graphic Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  Based on in-depth knowledge of print production and graphic design, hired as a full-time Graphic Coordinator managing large-scale print production and art for industry-leading food services corporations. Clients managed included Safeway, Dawn Foods, Echo Lake Foods, Mauna Loa, Biscomerica, Forward Foods, Quinoa, Proportion Foods, and many more.- Review of all client artwork submissions, per SKU, including actual artwork setup and build, to ensure artwork meets internal PrePress requirements - Coordinate with design firms and in-house design staff to relay artwork requirements and design modifications - Work with internal customer service reps, within three Malnove plant locations, to coordinate print production projects, from PO submittal to print production, to ensure project stays on schedule for print production. - Manage project through proprietary tracking system, Vision II. - Provide detailed instructions to PrePress operators on how best to integrate elements / modifications in artwork - Assist with artwork modifications as needed. - Assist with identification of departmental process flows and Vision II system inadequacies to help streamline processes - Production and submission of PDF Proofs, hardcopy proofs and mock-ups for client PrePress-based billing per project, per client



DEX

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Marketing Development

  • Aug 2001 - Oct 2010

  Through consistent accolades for exceeding goals and expectations, promoted to Sr. Graphic Designer, Mgr., Marketing Development. Created 100% of overall design and brand identity for sales collateral, presentations, web sites, and other marcom. Responsible for all corporate and divisional marketing objectives by establishing, launching and tracking new marketing projects, tracking marketing expenditures, and reporting on deliverables via weekly KPIs. Through consistent accolades for exceeding goals and expectations, promoted to Sr. Graphic Designer, Mgr., Marketing Development. Created 100% of overall design and brand identity for sales collateral, presentations, web sites, and other marcom. Responsible for all corporate and divisional marketing objectives by establishing, launching and tracking new marketing projects, tracking marketing expenditures, and reporting on deliverables via weekly KPIs.



Korn Ferry

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Web Design Consultant

  • Sep 2000 - Apr 2001

  Contracted to partner with Web Development team to design website for subsidiary of industry-leading executive recruiting firm, Korn/Ferry International.- Led concept and design of GMAC/Futurestep website mbafuturestep.com- Maintained and provided design for Futurestep (Japan, Australia, US) websites - futurestep.com - Assisted in documenting and conveying changes to all design and UI - Developed user interface for Candidate Services site - Worked with Sr. Programmer to implement backend functionality changes



Phelps

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Design Consultant

  • Apr 2000 - Aug 2000

  Contracted to develop web-based solutions at a reputable Los Angeles-based advertising agency with prominent fortune 500 clients in the consumer electronics, music and travel industries. Worked proficiently as a team player managing and developing each project from concept to completion. - Assisted with project management establishing design requirements and documenting and conveying changes to all facets of design work for Panasonic and Countrywide websites - Design and web development for the product section of the Panasonic Broadcast website panasonic.com/pbds including plasma products and DVProline Series: Mini-DV PROLINE camcorder web-based promo ads - Design and web development for Countrywide SiteBuilder Demo, cwbc.com/sitebuilderguidedtour/index.htm - Assisted with layout and design of rolandus.com and crystalcruises.com - Design of distribution email campaigns for eurovacations.com flows for use by back-end and front-end developers



Aramark

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• I/S Systems Specialist

  • Oct 1996 - Dec 1999

  Contracted as sales & information systems support for subsidiary of Aramark Corporation. Quickly hired as full-time I/S specialist focusing on developing web-based applications and supporting existing software.- Desktop publishing for RFPs, RFIs & training material and administration of ABT Project Workbench- Project management for new Intranet web project including design and content management, developed training materials and documentation, and provided training to departmental “Intranet Content Managers” in basic HTML syntax and FrontPage 98- Maintained design for www.aramark-uniform.com including testing, installation and reporting- Responsible for Data Warehouse backup supervision and administration