Resume

Emily Baker Mello
t. 898.9443 • c. 657.2134 • emily@NotSoMello.com

EXPERIENCE

LONGWATER & COMPANY – Savannah, GA – 2005 to November 2009
Graphic Designer

Designed logos, identity packages, collateral materials, direct mail and presentations.
Created ads and campaigns for a variety of clients. Directed and styled photo shoots.
Determined printing processes, selected papers and press checked all jobs.
Wrote and edited copy and headlines. Proofed materials for press or publication.
Assisted with web projects and worked directly with web designers.
Managed multiple jobs and production schedules under tight deadlines.

MD&A ADVERTISING – Dallas, TX – 1999 to 2001
McBride, Dealey & Associates, Advertising, Design and Marketing

McBride, Dealey & Associates: Advertising, Design and Marketing
Established a consistent image for the company concentrating on self promotion.
Worked directly on campaigns for the country’s top three leasing/retail companies.
Developed unique client gifts and created new business packages and promotions.

1-800-MUTUALS – Dallas, TX – 1998 to 1999
Operations Administrator

Completed all paperwork for new accounts and worked with the clearing firm.
Designed client communications including sample portfolios, direct mail and performance overview packages.
Analyzed market data to be used when executing daily stock market trades.

T SQUARE GRAPHICS – Savannah, GA – Summer 2002
Production Intern

Obtained an understanding of prepress and printing processes.
Experimented with paper while working directly with suppliers.
Worked as a liaison between clients and the production department.

EDUCATION

SCAD – Savannah, GA – 2001 to 2005
MFA, Graphic Design

Completed an advanced program of study including course work in Corporate Identity, Publication Design, Package Design, Typography and Web Design.
Created a unique thesis project which incorporated traditional printmaking techniques into contemporary graphic design.

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY – Dallas, TX – 1995 to 1998
BFA, Art History

Received Minors in Studio Art and Business Administration.
Remained on the honor roll while completing my degree in three years.
Completed a focused, advanced study of intaglio printmaking.

SKILLS

DESIGN SOFTWARE
Proficient in the following applications: Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, ImageReady, Quark XPress, Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft Word, Excell, and PowerPoint.