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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that utilizes my diverse skills in design, user experience, and marketing.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Results-oriented, seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in graphic and web design, user experience, public relations, and marketing. Background includes consistent promotions to positions of increased responsibility.
EDUCATION
AA Degree in Visual Communication & Multimedia
Graduate w/ Honors, 4.0 GPA
Nominated, Founders Award for Excellence in Design
Collins College, Tempe, Arizona
February 1999
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Pre-Law
3.5 GPA, Boise State University
- * Courses completed through mid-junior year
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Womedia Group
une 2008 to Present
Freelance consultant for marketing, public relations, design and brand building campaigns for clients such as NAWBO, BOB Trailers, Inc., SCOTTeVEST, ThisIsMyParty.org, YRNextLevel.com, PersonalShopper.com, Mesa Tile & Stone, and many others.
BOB Trailers, Inc.
January 2008 to June 2008
Marketing Manager
Directed and developed all marketing, public relations, sponsorship and creative policies, objectives, initiatives, and activities. In coordination with several agencies launched a new marketing/public relations strategy for BOB’s first ever, national “I AM MOM” campaign that resulted in a 21% increase in unique visitors in one quarter. Developed a new sponsorship program to promote community outreach initiatives. Conducted market research and developed marketing/public relations strategy, communication, and collateral. Coordinated with local and national media outlets to promote partnerships, product releases, cause and affinity group activities in addition to strategic sponsorship and partnerships. Directly managed a staff of 2 individuals.
Personal Shopper, Inc.
March 2005 to July 2007
Director of Design & Web Development
October 2006 to July 2007
Directed and developed policies, objectives, and initiatives for PersonalShopper.com including public relations, marketing, outreach, creative direction, and community events. Designed, developed and launched a new PersonalShopper.com site strategy that drove revenue by 30%, membership by 26%, and unique visitors by 8%. Streamlined an iterative development process for all new releases to the web property. Coordinated with PR agencies, local and national media outlets to promote partnerships, product releases, cause and affinity group activities in addition to strategic sponsorship and partnerships. Directly managed a staff of 5 individuals.
Sr. Graphic Designer
March 2005 to October 2006
Designed, implemented and tracked ROI of consumer focused ads and public relations strategies designed to acquire new members and represent Personal Shoppers’ unique product. The result of which was an increase in unique visitors from approx. 250k to over 1M. Managed design, front-end development, marketing, PR and other strategic local and global resources. Promoted to Director of Design & Web Development.
Murie Design Group
November 2004 to February 2005
Sr. Web Designer / Developer
Served as designer, developer, strategist, and DBA for numerous clients such as Hewlett-Packard, Syringa Bank, among others.
CDI / Hewlett-Packard
April 2004 to November 2004
Marketing Project Manager (Contract Resource)
Managed the Print and Paper Sample Programs for global inkjet printer lines through the development of communication tools, processes, and roadmaps. Developed strategic alliances with 6 global regions to disseminate information, garner feedback and evaluate results. Developed multiple communication programs designed to enhance consumer knowledge and garner interest in this very unique and complex process. Served as the Project Manager for several technical and white papers which required global coordination of various agencies and localization experts.
BodyExtreme, Inc.
November 2003 to April 2004
Marketing Director
Directed and developed all sales and marketing communication channels, policies, objectives, initiatives, strategic products and overseas market development. Served as Creative Director and occasional designer for collateral and communication strategies. Conducted market research and developed public relations campaigns for new product releases, business activities, and strategic partnerships. Successfully launched a new global line of skin-care products that significantly increased the company’s market value resulting in the successful sale of the business to a major investment group. Directly managed a staff of 5 individuals.
Intel Corporation
November 1999 to May 2003
Web Based Training Graphic Designer
Developed web based solutions to support the factory training of Equipment & Manufacturing Technicians and Suppliers world-wide by building web applications, processes, graphical user interfaces to illustrate complex technical concepts. I lead local and virtual teams of developers and designers to develop, implement and maintain WBT applications; standards documentation; interface design; navigation and site structure in coordination with multiple Instructional Designers, experts and stakeholders. Developed application strategy and foundation to support software development efforts. Train development team/co-workers on web technologies, tools and methods.
EXPERTISE
Web/Interactive Design & Development
• Adobe CS3 (Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• HTML, CSS, ASP, JavaScript
• ActionScript 2.0
• WordPress, Blogger Theme Integration and Manipulation
• Small Database Development (Access)
• SQL Maintenance
• Requirements, Functional Spec Development
• User Experience Documentation, User Scenario’s, Testing and Integration
Graphic Design
• Adobe CS3 (Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Creative Direction
• Color Theory
• Strong Design Principles
• Digital & Prepress
• Lithography & Print Making Techniques
• Photography
• Pre-Flight to top Pubs
Marketing
• Social Networking
• Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Viral & Grassroots Tactics
• Market Research, SWOT Analysis
• Campaign Strategy & Implementation
• Campaign Analysis & Reporting
• Brand Development/Management
Public Relations
• Analyze, Interpret and Evaluate Information
• Ability to develop ideas, persuade and negotiate
• Ability to think quickly and make decisions
• Research
• Campaign Strategy & Implementation
• Program Development
• Copy Writing / Editing
• Resource and Project Management
Community Outreach & Volunteerism
2008-2009
Horizon Elementary School (Boise School District): GATE Program Teaching Assistant
NAWBO Board of Directors, Marketing & PR Committee Chair
NAWBO 2009 Gala Committee, Marketing/Design/Web Services
Idaho’s 2008 Green Expo: Greeter
2004 – 2007
Relay For Life
Recommendations
View all of my recommendations on my LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/janabriggs
Womedia Group
“Jana came in, took charge (which is what we needed), brought creative ideas, and made things happen. She did a great job and was a pleasure to work with!” October 17, 2008 Kristine Asin Hamasaki hired Jana kristine@stinalu.com
BOB Trailers, Inc.
“Jana is a great addition to our team and has made significant contributions in a short amount of time. I have received several compliments from customers and Sales Reps regarding her responsiveness and thoroughness to their requests. She is an asset to our organization and I would gladly recommend her to any future employer.” June 5, 2008 Rich Miller, Sales Manager, BOB Trailers, Inc rich@bobgear.com
Personal Shopper, Inc.
“Jana is a very detailed, knowledgeable, creative, and innovative key player and a great leader for any team. She works incredibly well on her own or in a team setting and gives great direction, but leaves room for your own interpretation and input and finds the value in it. She is exceptional in a strategic leadership role as well as individual contributor and will do whatever it takes to get the job done with great integrity and ease. She is a perfectionist and will work extremely hard to make sure things are done right. She strives to improve upon things as well as searching for new innovative tactics to improve campaigns and processes. She is easy to get along with and is very caring, considerate, and personable. I would love to work with her again and with high esteem recommend her.” June 6, 2008 Tracey Werre, Online Marketing Manager, Personal Shopper twerre@personalshopper.com
“Jana is a very talented designer and manager. It was a pleasure to work under her as she helped me grow as [a] professional. She has a great team mentality and is always willing to go the extra mile.” May 29, 2008 Eric Wood, Web Developer, Personal Shopper ewood@personalshopper.com
“Jana is a talented graphic designer with a gift for being able to get the marketing message across. Jana also is a hard worker — who would get things done on deadline. I was pleased to have collaborated with her on the development of rich media ads when she was at Personal Shopper.” June 21, 2008 Rachael Bender, Owner, Bender Consulting rachael@benderconsulting.com
Intel Corporation
“Jana’s web and graphics skills have allowed her to develop innovative and effective high end products. Her technical and design expertise are superb and have been proven by the many successful projects, programs, and solutions she has delivered. Jana is easy to work with, results driven, and meets commitments while ensuring the customer needs are met. I would highly recommend Jana.” May 29, 2008 Bill Carlson, Technical Program Manager / Media specialists, Intel Corporation william.a.carlson@intel.com
