PROFICIENCIES
- Contemporary design software,
including the latest Adobe Creative Suite - Standard business software, including the Microsoft Office Suite
- Cross-platform capabilities
- Face-to-face client interaction
- Creative and vendor management
- Production best-practices, specializing
in print applications
EDUCATION
BRIDGEWATER STATE University,
Bridgewater, MA
BFA in Fine Art, Concentration in
Graphic Design
References and Portfolio Available on Request
(Michienzi: it’s pronounced “McKenzi”)
I am a designer/art director with twenty-five years of experience in a broad range of disciplines, including branding and identity, print, packaging, multimedia, and environmental graphics. I enjoy client interaction and handling creatives. I’m meticulous enough to make printers grit their teeth until they get that photo right.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOHN HANCOCK / ICON INFORMATION CONSULTANTS, Boston, MA
Design Consultant | 2007–2017 |
- Developed launch campaigns for new product offerings, from concept development to graphic presentation.
- Provided design for print applications, tincluding marketing materials, posters, advertisements and brand literature.
- Designed identity systems, including program naming and logo design.
- Created digital assets for internal applications.
- Collaborated as part of the Boston Marathon creative team, developing campaign look and feel, producing environmental and print collateral, designing trade show presence at the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo and producing related materials.
MICHIENZI DESIGN, Quincy, MA
Proprietor | 2005–present |
- Designed and developed corporate websites, including logistical architecture, graphics and HTML programming.
- Conveyed corporate messaging through support collateral, stationery systems and multimedia presentations.
- Created print collateral for international manufacturers.
ELLIS PRATT DESIGN/ELLIS DESIGN GROUP, Boston, MA
Senior Designer/Art Director | 1999–2005 |
- Developed branding campaigns for a wide variety of clients, from boutique shops to multinational internet consultants.
- Created print collateral, including extensive experience crafting annual reports.
- Designed international packaging for top tier biotech and medical supply clients.
- Conveyed corporate messaging through environmental graphics such as
- posters, signage, and tradeshow booths.
- Designed and developed corporate websites, including logistical architecture, graphics and HTML programming.
- Crafted a variety of multimedia projects, from flash-enriched websites to
- evocative PowerPoint presentations.
- Directed photographers, illustrators and printers to assure outstanding results.
- Managed junior level designers to expand their creativity and hone their talent.
LITECONTROL, Hanson, MA
Graphic Designer | 1995-1999 |
- Brought together such disparate elements as sales, customer service, and engineering departments to develop branding initiatives for new product lines, marketing brochures, direct mail promotions, support collateral and internet applications.
- Directed photographers and print vendors.
- Developed comprehensive technical illustrations for product collateral.
THE ROMAN COMPANY, Randolph, MA
Graphic Designer | 1993-1995 |
- Designed and developed sales collateral on a shoestring budget.
- Illustrated custom logos for a wide clientele.