Helen
M. Mitchell
Eagleville,
PA 19403-1732
484.429.8477
E-mail: helen@helenmitchell.com
http://www.HelenMitchell.com
Profile
Highly accomplished, self-motivated communications professional with extensive corporate experience in content development, information mapping and publication, project coordination, technical/marketing writing, proofreading/quality assurance and graphic design/layout.
Actively seeking a career opportunity with a strong and growing company that will allow me to assist in the continued improvement of the organization using my business experience and skills while allowing me to expand my knowledge and professional development.
Skills
Outstanding project management, from needs assessment, information mapping and content development to publication of materials.
Customer-focused attention to detail at every stage of a project.
Strong work ethic, time management and organizational skills.
Clear communication of complex ideas and technical jargon through language and visual aids geared toward users at multiple levels of the organization.
Ability to quickly become subject matter expert in my area, learn new software programs and assess/adapt to a company’s procedures.
Flexibility for working independently or in a team environment.
Expert technical and creative skills using major software programs including: Adobe CS 2-6, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Dreamweaver, Quark and more.
Experience using database systems and linking up to other programs.
Coordination with outside vendors for translating into foreign languages, and print / web publication of materials.
Effective use of professional design to drive message to target audience in voice and style of the company.
Career Accomplishments
Manage and balance day-to-day and project workloads from content development to publication of print, web and multimedia presentations.
Collaborate with individuals inside and outside of an organization to successfully plan, analyze and execute assigned projects.
Develop and incorporate product line, company branding and legal disclaimers into materials as required.
Develop and nurture customer relations within the company and with outside vendors and agencies.
Lead individuals and teams with clear communication and respect.
Transform thoughts and ideas into viable print and/or electronic messages and graphics that customers will use to understand and/or purchase products and services.
Construct technically accurate and creative files using the current industry standard software.
Assure quality and accuracy of print and electronic files, presentations and materials, adhering to budget
and deadline obligations.
Coach, mentor and train staff to follow procedures and company design style as required.
Professional
Experience
Bioclinica
Audubon,
PA 2013present
Technical Writer, Software Documentation
SEI (contract position)
Oaks,
PA 2013
Communication Specialist | Technical Writer
Lutron Electronics
Coopersburg,
PA 20102012
Communication Specialist | Technical Writer
Dorman
Products, Inc.,
Colmar,
PA 20032009
Communication Specialist | Graphic Designer
BOSS
Staffing and Freelance Graphic Design,
Montgomery
County, PA
20012003
Graphic Designer | Communication Specialist
Merck
and Co., Inc., West Point, PA 19992001
Communication Analyst
Advantage
Staffing and Freelance, Montgomery
County, PA
19962000
Graphic Designer | Production Artist
KAR
Printing, Norristown, PA 19951996
Communications Specialist
U.S. Healthcare, Blue Bell, PA 19891995
Communications Specialist
Education
Philadelphia School of Printing and Advertising
, Philadelphia, PA
Graduated
1987
References
and Full Portfolio Review
Available
upon request
updated: 1-18-16 11:22 AM ET