Resume

STEPHANIE CARLEY
stephanie@pixelzebra.com
www.pixelzebra.com

EXPERIENCE:

PIXEL ZEBRA
CEO / Project Manager / Creative Director
October 2004 – Present
McKinney, TX

• Manage a group of two designers, three programmers, and one project manager
• Create extremely accurate project scopes in order to maintain client budgets, as well as manage multiple project timelines
• Communicate technical and/or design information on multiple skill levels
• Taught new designers complex features of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Research different forms of technology and trends in order to implement the most effective design strategy

NEIMAN MARCUS
Graphic Designer
October 2011 – January 2012
Dallas, TX

This contract project was obtained through Pixel Zebra:

• Created a variety of high-end marketing collateral including direct mail pieces, brochures, magazines and print ads
• Create different versions of magazine ads following detailed specifications and nationwide versioning
• Uphold the Neiman Marcus brand throughout all marketing materials
• Proficient with layout design, especially using Adobe InDesign
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, while paying close attention to the fine details of a project

NURSE ASSIST
Lead Consultant and Web Designer
June 2011 – November 2012
Fort Worth, TX

This contract project was obtained through Pixel Zebra:

• Consulted with Marketing Department for the best online and media strategies for their website
• Built out the shell of the website and all complex development features
• Held weekly meetings with Director of Marketing to teach proper coding for SEO Standards and to maintain website
• Introduced marketing strategies to drive more traffic to the website, such as e-mail marketing campaigns

INFINITUDE CREATIVE GROUP
Creative Director
October 2008 – July 2009
Plano, TX

This contract project was obtained through Pixel Zebra:

• Managed a group of seven to implement client needs including Pizza Hut, Shell, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Dean Foods, and Kellogg’s
• Reviewed time sheets of co-workers to manage client expectations and budget
• Implemented storyboards with clear graphical treatments
• Designed flow charts to create visual processes
• Lead Creative for all e-Learning Projects transformed into Adobe Flash

TRAVELFOCUS
Art Director
September 2007 – October 2008
Dallas, TX

This contract project was obtained through Pixel Zebra:

• Created collateral pieces for different departments that included brochures, one page ads and marketing material
• Created nationally recognized concepts to print-ready work in a timely manner
• Responsible for daily communication with account managers regarding portal updates and collateral pieces
• Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the TravelFocus Brand Development
• Organized, updated and managed the company intranet site

COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL
Graphic / Multimedia Design Specialist
February 2007 – September 2007
Plano, TX

This contract project was obtained through Pixel Zebra:

• Designed graphics for large scale presentations companywide
• Created the branding for Countrywide Productions – including signage throughout the studio
• Conceptualized and designed a video production created with Adobe Flash for an audience of 900 people
• Design graphics, web sites, presentations, and video OnDemands companywide

COMPUSA, INC.
Art Director
September 2005 – February 2007
Dallas, TX

• Concept and design certain sections of the pre-print advertisement; Home Entertainment, Accessories, and Software
• Oversaw and carried out information for particular portions of the pre-print advertisement to three to five designers
• Conceptualized and designed POS ads that were seen nationwide within stores
• Versioned and layered each ad for different regions of the US and Puerto Rico
• Designed miscellaneous jobs such as gift cards, freshly designed ads, credit card announcements and holiday cards

MICHAELS STORES, INC.
Visual Merchandising Coordinator
September 2004 – September 2005
Irving, TX

• Leader and driving force behind Michaels Display Board Program for specific departments
• Responsible for the coordination of Michaels Visual Presentation Program
• Wrote monthly display board reports for Visual Merchandising used for store execution and planning
• Attended various meetings and walk-throughs to evaluate, support, and provide direction for all merchandising programs

PROFICIENCY:

EDUCATION:

The Illinois Institute of Art
Schaumburg, IL
June 2004

• BFA Visual Communications
• Graduated with Honors
• Awarded Best Portfolio in Show