Miriam Paska

Resume

IntelliSites; Albany, NY
Creative Strategist
November 2005 - present

• Translated the languages of business, design and technology for stakeholders, based on their existing knowledge
• Earned client trust and discovered true needs by asking strategic questions
• Created solutions based on personal knowledge and client desires
• Developed information architecture ranging from basic sites through database applications
• Prepared proposals under non-negotiable deadlines that accurately reflect the client's needs, IntelliSites’ recommendations, flow charts, investment options, and timeline of deliverables
• Networked throughout greater Albany region to build name recognition and gain confidence of peers
• Followed sales "cookbook" to meet yearly expectations

Project Management & Operations
November 2005 - July 2008

• Communicated with associates across reporting levels (executives, managers and department associates) to negotiate deliverables and to recommend alternatives
• Worked with Web developers and service personnel to structure responses that effectively address the prospect's objectives
• Created and managed project milestones and adhere to the project timeline
• Facilitated communication within the development team (salesperson, Web designer, Web technicians)
• Directed the flow of deliverables from one team member to another
• Managed internal and external conflicts related to project fulfillment
• Innovated continuous improvement of the Development department
• Facilitated staff and client meetings
• Recommended to the President the hiring and firing of Project Team Members

Web Designer
May 2005 - May 2008

• Communicated with the client and the project manager to determine the scope and look of the site/logo
• Designed hundreds of professional and functional Web/logo designs
• Created HTML/CSS/Div templates based on client-approved web designs

Freelance Web & Graphic Designer; Bronx, NY & Albany, NY
May 2001 - November 2005

Joshua Mountain Ministries; Village Stage; Rebecca Rice Acupuncturist; Newkirk; IntelliSites; New York State Council for the Social Studies; DesignWorks NY; MarketingWorks NY; SynergyWorks NY; Pitney Bowes

• Designed custom print and/or Web solutions for clients, including logos,
  Web sites, letterhead, envelopes, brochures and posters
• Conceived, presented and implemented business growth ideas
• Created competitive proposals to gain new client contracts
• Maintained strong client relationships
• Served as Webmaster and site host for Web projects
• Provided economical solutions for print production

DesignWorks NY; White Plains, NY
Graphic & Web Designer
July 2002 - July 2004

• Served as lead designer and project manager in interactive media and Web sites
• Managed, designed, and oversaw the production of projects for clients including American Express, Pitney Bowes, Lightpath, Cablevision and Pasternak Wine Imports
• Identified and interviewed potential print and production suppliers to maximize savings while maintaining quality
• Resolved hardware and software issues, including the office upgrade to Macintosh OS X, QuarkXpress 6 and Adobe CS
• Provided staff training in QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator and Macintosh OS X.

Octagon; Stamford, CT
Graphic Designer
May 2001 - June 2002

• Created design from concept, creation, pre-press, and production for the following internal clients: SENIOR PGA TOUR and LADIES PGA TOUR tournaments, UX Open, Gravity Games, SORC (Southern Ocean Racing Conference), Verizon Millrose Games, ADT Gold Cup, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Colgate/Palmolive, US Youth Soccer, Pfizer, Century 21, AT&T, and Lexus
• Conceptualized and implemented design themes for multiple-piece projects
• Created unique design for the following external clients while maintaining their corporate guidelines: Lucent Technologies, Hertz, Axa/Equitable

Octagon; Stamford, CT
Graphic Design Intern
June 2000 - August 2000

• Demonstrated the benefits of in-house design to the management at Octagon
• Designed materials (i.e. posters, brochures, handbooks) for national sporting events including the Gravity Games and SPGA tours
  

Lands’ End Corporate Sales; Dodgeville, WI
CAD Department Intern
June 1999 - December 1999

• Supervised approximately forty corporate identity digitizers and artists
• Addressed questions raised between call center staff and CAD department staff
• Provided monthly performance feedback to a group of digitizers
• Followed customers’ marks of identity through entire production process in order to ensure design consistency

University of Wisconsin – Platteville; Platteville, WI
Graphic Designer
April 1998 - December 2000

• Maintained consistent design according to university standards as well as self-established design themes for multiple-piece projects
• Designed publications (i.e. brochures, programs, posters) for campus departments and organizations
• Met deadlines established in a fast-paced environment