pam schuler graphic design & print CONTACT [email protected] www.pamschuler.com Office 949.395.7777 Fax 949.831.6831 3 Bobby Jones Lane, Coto de Caza, CA 92679 WORK EXPERIENCE Aug 2000 to present - Self Employed (www.pamschuler.com) Coto de Caza, CA Create marketing collateral, magazines, programs, brochures, logos, business cards, letterhead, postcards, flyers, and banners Meet with client to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job Interpret the client's business needs and develop a concept to suit their objectives Obtain, evaluate and negotiate print bids to meet client's expectations and budget Accurately estimate the time required to complete the work and provide quotes for clients Develop design samples by gathering information and data through research Based on constraints of cost and time, use innovation to redefine a design Proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work Successfully manage print production with printers and bindery Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly Adobe design programs such as Illustrator ans InDesign Successfully work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives and marketing specialists Aug 2000 to 2012 - Blue Daisy Paper Company (www.bluedaisypaper.com) Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo, CA - Founder/Designer Managed all marketing functions including but not limited to sales brochures, sell sheets, trade show signage and advertisement Designed all product lines: Wedding, Holiday, Baby, Party and special events Worked closely with stationery retailers and photographers to develop licensed designs Developed and maintain website content Reviewed and analyze internet traffic for marketing campaign effectiveness Managed print production and timely shipping of product to retail stores Prepared and distributed company newsletters through Constant Contact software Successfully created seasonal marketing campaigns increasing sales by 200 percent over a five year period Jan 1995 to Aug 1998 - Vision Solutions, Inc. Irvine, CA - Human Resources Generalist Built HR Department from ground floor to fully compliant HR Department and managed recruitment of software engineers and administrative staff Jun 1990 to Oct 1995 - Nihon Kohden Irvine, CA - HR Generalist/Office Manager Managed employment records and contracts with vendors for office supplies, phone systems, printing, janitorial and facility repairs Client List - Athena Property Management, Betag Photography, Broadcasting Baby, Blue Daisy Paper, Brystan Photography, Carolyn Rife Photography, Coldwell Banker - Kristine Gonzales, EHM Real Estate, Elite Training, GooGoo Knits, HRH Insurance, It’s Simply Zen, Fortino Painting, Harcourts Prime Properties, Harcourts USA, Matzunaga Landscapting, Mission Hospital, National Charity League, Phoenix Asset Management, Script and Scribble, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Samurai Baseball, The Davis Group, The Paper Doll, The Pleasure of Your Company, Trulynoteworthy, Wealthwise Financial, XOP Florals, Windermere Real Estate- Susan Powell, You Be The Chemist Foundation DESIGN SKILLS - Mac OSX Platform Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop Creativity Google Docs Word, Excel, PPT EDUCATION August 1985 - 1989 - University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado - Degree Completion, B.S. Business & Marketing Lynda design course completion, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign ACTIVITIES VIce President and Active Member, National Charity League, Laguna Beach Chapter, Founding Board Member Savannah's Organic Ranch Board Member (formerly) Kensington Estates, Committee Member and Sponsor (5 years), St. Mary's School Golf Tournament