Freelancers : Hackney

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3.0 2 Skills

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Having been working almost 20 years as a registered nurse in Switzerland and homeschooled my two children for 13 years, I have traveled to several countries, discovering the pleasure of the spoken languages and richness of the different cultures. I have a arts-based baccalaureat from France and have studied French ( which is my native language ), English, German, Latin, some Spanish and Italian. Focused and much interested in foreign languages as well as nations' history, I would like to use much of my time in translations of all kinds and about subjects of all natures.

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3.0 2 Skills

$20 Rate/Hr

Christian Wolfgang is a concept art illustrator, specializing in robotics, sci-fi genre themes, vehicles, and creatures, using 2d and 3d tools. I am currently open for commissions, so contact me at wolfgangmyer@gmail.com. You can see more fun things and in the works projects at... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Wolfgang/244651812410602

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5.0 2 Skills

$85 Rate/Hr

CATHERINE M. GRIFFIN 1017 Ripple Ridge Road Phone: (630) 963-5250 Darien, IL 60561 Fax: (630) 719-9403 Website: www.alacarteplanners.com E-mail: catherinegriffin@comcast.net PROFILE: Dynamic meeting and event professional with more than 20-years experience planning and managing multi-scale events across various industries and has helped clients maximize their return on investment and exceed event-planning goals. This highly organized, detail-oriented team player has strong project leadership, negotiation, and client service skills and is looking to join an innovative team and contribute to organizational success. Is a self-starter, yet a team player with a successful track record delivering high-quality programs on time and on budget. o Comprehensive hands-on experience in all aspects of meeting planning, special events management, key account maintenance, strategic planning, target marketing and new business development in diverse professional environments. o Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and interpersonal skills along with exceptional customer service skills. o Detail oriented, with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; superb negotiation skills with a strong business and financial acumen; and strategic mindset with an ability to ensure details are executed seamlessly; and self motivated and ability to work independently. o Highly skilled in proposal generation, theme party creation, job costing, budgeting, vendor selection, contract negotiations and quality control. o Extensive experience with site selection, food & beverage services, on-site management, entertainment, audio/visual operations, needs assessment and project troubleshooting in planning and execution of over 4,200 meetings nationwide. o Effectively plans and conducts detailed presentations in a professional manner to management and executive clients, such as Joslin Diabetes Center, Diabetes Innovation Conference, Teva Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Abbott Labs, Allstate, Kemper Financial Services and Caterpillar. o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications; database programs; Internet and Social Media tools; and familiar with Galileo and Sabre airline computer reservation systems. EXPERIENCE: President & Owner A La Carte Planners, Darien, IL October, 1997-Present Business lead for a full-service meeting and event management firm specializing in pharmaceutical meetings, corporate meetings, incentive programs, continuing medical education (CME) meetings and special events. Successfully designs and implements multi-scale projects and programs, leads cross-functional client and vendor teams, and manages program budgets ranging between $25,000.00 – $350,000.00. Consistently demonstrates cost savings to clients and streamlines workflows, as well as provides turn-key solutions. Account Manager Apollo Travel Services, Rolling Meadows, IL 1994-1997 Responsible for key account management involving the Apollo Partners Program, which provided travel agency customers with access to travel technology, third-party products and related services. • Provided direct support and functioned as the primary liaison for Apollo field staff and vendors in conjunction with the Apollo Partners Program. • Increased office productivity and client access through the Apollo Focalpoint Remote Office product for remote dial-in access. CATHERINE M. GRIFFIN Page Two Event Producer Ivan Carlson & Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL 1993-1994 In charge of unique theme party design and detailed event management for a full range of corporate events. • Managed logistics for sixteen (16) corporate events, from venue selection to on-site coordination. • On average, saved clients 20% on their program budgets; increased client retention by 50% each year. Travel Account Manager S&H Citadel, Inc., Hillside, IL 1992-1993 Managed all aspects of meeting planning and incentive travel programs for a Fortune 100 clientele. Was also responsible for new business development, sales support and account maintenance. • Skillfully worked with various departments, such as air transportation, planning, marketing, pre-trip, accounting and administration improving cross-departmental communications and project deliverables. Meeting Planner McCord Travel Management, Chicago, IL 1990-1991 Coordinated budgeting, site selection, catering services, contract negotiations, food & beverage management and theme parties for business clients. • Designed extensive presentation material for cold calling and sales efforts. Account Executive RJ Associates, Bedford Park, IL 1989-1990 Key team-member for a start-up of firm responsible for meeting planning, incentive programs and special events for a corporate clientele. • Initiated lead prospecting programs to greatly increase sales volume and networking capabilities. Manager - Housing & Registration Himmel & Associates, Chicago, IL 1986-1989 Managed arrangements for 26 annual meetings for corporate/association clients. Hired, trained and supervised a professional staff of six; also instructed personnel on mainframe operations. • Supervised numerous groups including exhibit trade shows, conventions, sales meetings and incentive programs with up to 12,000 attendees. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Deftly managed fund development, agency budgeting and proposal generation for several Chicagoland municipalities, such as Evanston and Calumet Park. • Served as a Caseworker for Congressman Martin A. Russo for two years. EDUCATION: Certificate of Completion Echols Travel School, Chicago, IL 1986 B.A. Degree in Political Science St. Xavier College, Chicago, IL 1978

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2.0 2 Skills

$90 Rate/Hr

Well, I love drawing,writing and taking photographs. Thats something I enjoy doing. I am a really up doing type person who enjoys to get along with people. Photography is something to me which is very special to me. It shows a different prespective to me from my eye,

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5.0 2 Skills

$45 Rate/Hr

Pamela Sweet ‘SweetART Studio’ Toy-Gift Designer Newport, RI 02840 Toy Design History - Freelance: 1990 - 2020 ‘SweetART Studio’ Provide concept, design and development for the Toy, Gift, Premium and Consumer products industry. Specialty in Character Styling and Ideation for Infant, Preschool and Girl’s toy lines. Expertise in Adobe Photoshop CS - but I still start freehand at the drawing board. Select freelance clients include: Hasbro, Inc; Fisher Price & Mattel Toys, Inc; Little Tikes; SpinMaster Toys; Jaxx Toys; Little Kids; The First Years; ABC Toys; Walt Disney Company; Radica Electronics; Playmates inc., Shoot the Moon LTD, Disconifty <-the last 2 are inventing firms. • Fisher Price Toys: East Aurora, NY Infant - Preschool toys - Art department • Hasbro, Inc: Pawtucket, RI Playskool - Girls toys • Red Farm Studio: Providence, RI Greeting Card design • Freelance start-up: Sudbury, MA Education: Art Institute of Boston, BA in commercial art Rhode Island School of Design, illustration/techniques Salve Regina University, Photoshop CS3-4 TOY EXPERIENCE: Master Toy and Gift Designer, Illustrator: Hired to create and present new concepts and ideas for character and product development. Generate toy and gift concepts encompassing sketches, digital color renderings, for sculpting and prototype planning and execution. Work closely with production staff including marketing, mechanism and model makers, Design for soft and hard product for major toy comp sketanies, design studios or independent sculptors and freelance artists. Specialties: Originality in character-concept, styling and design for: infant, preschool & girls toys. Styling experience from "cute/comical" to "edgy/urban”. I work from rough sketches, to clean line to finished art in B&W or full color.