Patricia Thornham: Graphic Designer in Phoenix, AZ

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student groups as integral component of Marketing Communications department, designing promotional materials such as view books, class schedules, annual catalogs, flyers, advertisements, posters, and websites, always maintaining consistent brand across venues. Selected Achievements & Projects Designed promotional materials such as view books, class schedules, annual catalogs and mailers that are sent to potential international and national students. Also created ads, flyers, posters, brochures, and mailers for individual and diverse departments with in SMCC. Produced, directed, and edited promotional video that continues to be utilized for recruiting and fund-raising purposes. Slashed potential $1,000 on development of on-hold messages for campus phone system by recording, editing, and producing five-minute looping message segments in house. Created college’s first-ever social media strategy, positioning college into new realm to generate add

Partnered with small-business clients to create brand identity and/or enhance existing image via multimedia presentations. Projects included website design, print brochures and catalogs, logo development, and photography. Selected Achievements & Projects Enhanced clients’ brand perception through strategic design and prioritization of projects. Drove clients’ marketing strategies by asking challenging questions and suggesting additional components to create comprehensive brand awareness within target market.

Developed curriculum and taught classes on Photoshop and digital photography at main campus and Ahwatukee satellite location. Selected Achievements & Projects Improved students’ knowledge of real-world application of programs by incorporating business aspects and client relations into all class projects. Elevated introductory class to much higher level by encouraging and mentoring students to produce more professional work.