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.