Freelance Children's Book Illustrators : Portland, Oregon

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE Account Management Client Services Brand Management Production Management Copywriting Photoshop Design Media Planning Training Email Marketing Agency Management Reporting/Analytic Skills Research Skills EDUCATION 2005-2007 Bachelor of Science, Advertising, University of Colorado, Boulder 2004-2005 Advertising Major, Boston University EMPLOYMENT February 2011-Present Marketing Coordinator, Vail Resorts • Write and edit content for websites, newsletters, marketing and in-room collateral, promotional materials, flyers, posters, high-impact sales pieces, environmental communications and other channels • Adhere to, monitor and update the lodging division’s brand standards • Audit and update websites • Maintain a strategic email blast calendar and write, create and send e-blasts for all properties, sales people and event announcements • Manage day-to-day efforts for Iconic Weddings, Vail Resorts’ destination weddings brand, including e-blasts, all wedding collateral, creative and media executions • Manage relationships with procurement, printers and promotional companies for all collateral and campaign needs • Maintain a weekly dashboard detailing the status of current promotions, media in market, website page views and online revenue generated with week-over-week comparisons, significant PR hits and online display impressions and ROI • Graphic design work including creating displays for events, flyers and editing images and logos March 2008-February 2011 Account Manager, Anthem Branding • Managed accounts and worked directly with high profile clients including Fortune 500 companies and top advertising agencies to deliver custom branding solutions • Executed sales of promotional products by generating ideas and proposals based on client needs and office brainstorm sessions • Coordinated production schedules with creative department and vendors to maintain timely delivery of products using project management software • Trained and mentored new Account Managers and Account Assistants • Assisted in administrative duties including new client inquiries, office organization and basic accounting • Published company accomplishments in local papers and industry blogs as part of a public relations push January 2007-May 2007 Marketing & Sales Intern, Freeskier Magazine • Researched advertising of other magazines in the ski industry to help ensure Freeskiers’ lead position in its market • Organized marketing efforts by coordinating and attending events and sending products to clients to maintain healthy business relationships • Prepared sales presentations to be given by account executives to clients looking to buy advertising in the magazine

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5.0 2 Skills

$35 Rate/Hr

FATEHA KHAN Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY – 10027. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fateha-khan-2bb11039/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION & SKILLS • ADP, Avero, POS software • Bilingual (English/Bengali) • Central Index System • Customer Service Skills • Concur • Excel • QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2013, 2015, 2016, & 2018 • K-Billing • IRS Tax VITA-TCE Certificate • Microsoft Office Suite • NFTS • Quality Control Auditor • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Tax Wise Software • Tax Slayer Software EDUCATION Lehman College of CUNY, New York, NY Master of Science in Accounting 2016 • 3.70 GPA University of Phoenix, Jersey City, NJ Bachelor of Science in Accounting 2013 • 3.80 GPA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Food Bank (Bond St Group), New York, NY (On call/PT) Tax Preparer & Quality Control Auditor Dec 2012 – Present • Using Tax Wise, Tax Slayer Software to preparation of individual (1040) federal and state tax returns • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to perform multiple and varied assignments in a fast-paced environment • Gathering, reviewing, verifying, consolidating information, and statistical tax data • Follow data program techniques and procedures to resolved discrepancies • Maintaining customer information confidentiality • Interview clients to obtain information, and deal with challenging situations to review financial records Noga Restaurant, New York, NY Staff Accountant & Bookkeeper April 2014 – April 2018 • Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets • Created daily food report, weekly prime cost report, monthly forecasts, and participated annual budgeted projects • Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable, vendor and customer reconciliations, bank and credit card reconciliations • Managed and maintained all financial files including scanning, and filing • Posted general ledger when needed, deal with taxation issues, and followed regulatory compliance guidelines • Reviewed accounts payable statements against possible missing or past due invoices to be paid, check runs, & paid unpaid bills • Handled daily cash flow and banking, deposited payments, discovered and corrected cash discrepancies • Used POS & ADP upload payroll data into QuickBooks • Approved time card, manually entered tips, and processed weekly payroll • Reviewed monthly & closing process, financial tracking reports, and participated in special projects as required • Monitored accounting procedures, followed up with vendors, customers, and handled some correspondence • Liaised with all levels of management and dealt with administrative tasks • Improved accounting procedures so that the accounting process were smooth as consistent as possible Other Experience: USCIS/FCI Federal, New York, NY Quality Control Auditor Feb 2013 – Apr 2014 • Processed different forms and applications, prepared and conduct Naturalization ceremonies, notice appropriate alien file, searched/created/updated information in the computer record system, reviewed, managed, and organized confidential paper work • Classified paper work, processed, submitted statistical, and required reports to supervisor • Reviewed tax data, resolved discrepancies, followed data program techniques, and procedures Celestica Incorporate, Austin, TX Quality Control Auditor Nov 2011 – Nov 2012 • Reviewed products requirements, Logical and Physical Designs, Assembly Instruction (AI), inspect incoming Plated Circuit Boards (PCB) or products, and ensured all testing standards are being followed • Audited PCBs, products and components using Microscope, Optical magnifying Ring Lights, gauges, used measuring machines & hand tools to verify products specification, and tolerances Hitech Gadgets, Austin, TX Manager, Staff Accountant, & bookkeeper Jan 2006 – Oct 2011 • Used Quick Books to create Profit and Loss statements, created weekly, monthly forecasts, and annual budget • Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable, check runs, & paid unpaid bills • Weekly vendor and customer reconciliations, monthly bank and credit card reconciliations • Posted journal entries when needed, handled daily cash flow and deposited in bank • Provided quality customer care, order and received merchandise, run sales reports • Supervised 18 Associates, approved time card, processed payroll into K-Billings • Communicated with all levels of management

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$30 Rate/Hr

Jason W. Hogan Jason.Hogan@Rocketmail.com Summary I help create worlds for entertainment. I continually look for talented artists and studios to work with to better improve myself and my art. Specialties: Art direction, character animation. Art Director Offbeat Games October 2013 – Present (5 months)Greater Denver Area I work with the executive producer and other team leads to define a vision for a game and then execute to bring that vision to life. This is done by setting clear goals and building a unified vision in order to lead a design team. Creating appealing characters, captivating visual narratives, addictive game play, and engaging environments. I collaborate with game play designers, story writers, and external luminaries to achieve a unique gaming experience. I also strive to create a collaborative working relationship with other team leads, and avoid anticipated threats to quality. Art Generalist 21-6 Productions July 2012 – September 2013 (1 year 3 months)Greater Denver Area General duties: Environment concept through final completion, character and object animation, UI icon design, UI design, Video editing, Vectoring concept art, Flash animation techniques including timeline based (frame by frame, classic, shape, motion tweens, and armature rigs). https://apps.facebook.com/rockstarrising Illustrator Overlords Trading Card Game December 2011 – November 2012 (1 year)Greater Denver Area Create illustrations that will appear on trading cards. Colorist Angel Comics April 2011 – November 2011 (8 months) Colorist for comic pages Texture Artist SynapticSwitch May 2011 – October 2011 (6 months) Make 2D architecture assets for video game. Intern Charmed Life Productions January 2011 – April 2011 (4 months) I created character concepts, logo designs, story boards, and a motion graphic animation. Other Freelance/Projects o Conceptual Artist (2011) – Potential IPhone app for startup company San Diego App. o Synaptic Switch, http://synapticswitch.com/ (2011) – Texture artist o Angel Comics, http://www.angelcomicsonline.com/ (2011) - Comic colorist o Documentary, “End of the Rainbow” (2011) – Producer, Movie poster artist Achievements o 2nd Place finish - ASIFA Colorado, Denver Stars Film Festival animation competition (2013) o 3nd Place finish - ASIFA Colorado, Denver Stars Film Festival animation competition (2012) o Digital Portfolio Par Excellence (2011) o Flat Art Portfolio Honorable Mention (2011) o Denver Art Museum, showed piece (2011) o Ones and Zeros PixelShow: HUESO de PERRO'S GRINDHOUSE (2011) – Animation in show

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4.0 2 Skills

$20 Rate/Hr

Education University of Louisville, -- Bachelors of Science in Biology May 2010 I completed specialized courses completed in cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, bacteriology, physiology, and ecology of disease. I volunteered with graduate research projects such as the exploration and distinction of endangered mussels and the cataloguing of leaves for nitrogen concentrations. I conducted research over the course of two years on the respiratory physiology of Lithasia obovata under acute and acclimated temperature fluctuations. During my research, I utilized programs such as Word and Excel to organize and keep record of my data. My findings were presented to the Kentucky Academy of Science in the fall of 2009, with high recognition and second place honors awarded in their annual research competition. Editorial revisions are currently underway with the goal of publication. Employment Customer service Manager, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lexington, KY May 2013- Present My responsibilities include: monitoring and addressing service opportunities throughout the store, effectively conducting product training, orienting and developing associates, consultants and managers, upholding training records and progress reports, receiving and processing of all store transfers, direct ships and custom orders, assisting in opening new stores, resolving all service concerns, maintaining clerical efficiency of the office, and ensuring that all employee human resources needs are met in accordance with state regulations. Merchandising Operations Manager, DSW, Louisville, KY April 2011-May 2012 My responsibilities included: leading associates in achieving customer service and merchandising objectives, communicating with the public, as well as individuals on the corporate level, attending and running developmental classes, monitoring and analyzing weekly and daily key performance results, demonstrating support of customer service and DSW Rewards programs, responding to changing service level requirements, recruiting, screening and training sales associates, teaching associates, leading merchandise placement, shipment processing, monitoring associates compliance with company policies and procedures, and overseeing inventory control and financial processes. I played a central role in increasing store revenue from a $3.5 million to a $4 million in a single fiscal year by leading in the development of the team and by working to create a new training program for employees in order to maximize work efficiency and customer care. Agent Support Specialist, Humana, Louisville, KY Sep 2010-April 2011 My responsibilities included: educating insurance agents on Medicare products and federally regulated guidelines, maintaining documentation and records of field agents, and using analytical problem solving skills to assist agents in the field. I received outstanding performance reviews from supervisors in the agent support unit and exceeded resolution goals during the highest volume of requests on record. I also completed numerous self-initiated training classes. Category Manager, Victoria Secret, Louisville, KY May 2009-Sep 2010 My responsibilities included: sales, customer relations, stocking and recovery of product, merchandising and floor set planning, leading and teaching the team during shift segments, loss prevention, effectively communicating with the public and corporate, and helping manage payroll. Preoperative Assistant, University Hospital, Louisville, KY April 2006-Sep 2010 My responsibilities included: clerical work such as charting, monitoring patients, infection control and prevention, answering multiple phone lines, operation of EKGs, DOA testing, HCG testing, glucose testing, maintaining , patient safety, working with patients and their families to ensure a successful recovery after surgery, and patient transportation. I also attended specialized training classes to increase my understanding of medical equipment. Store Manager, Buckle, Louisville, KY Sep 2001-March 2006 My responsibilities included: the screening and recruitment of associates, the training of staff and leadership, payroll, merchandising, opening other stores, alterations and repairs, stocking and shipping, sales, maintaining business acumen records, communicating with the public, as well as corporate individuals, and maintaining customer relations. I played the central role in increasing store revenue over 14% in one fiscal year. Volunteering Meals on Wheels, Lexington, KY Oct 2012-April 2013 I am a volunteer driver with a permanent route, delivering meals to fifteen elderly people biweekly. I am also a substitute for four other routes. Supplies Over Seas (SOS), Louisville, KY May 2006-June 2012 My activities included: coordination and communication with the hospital supply staff, informing the hospital staff of SOS standards and protocols of donation, pick up and loading of supplies from University Hospital and Clark Memorial, delivery of supplies to the Louisville SOS facility, and sorting of supplies at the SOS facility. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Louisville, KY Aug 2006-May 2007 I volunteered with underprivileged children, activities included: weekly outings, arts and crafts, and general guidance and mentorship.