CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Innovative strategies for effective teamwork and project success.

Hello!

Welcome to my personal portfolio. I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the advertising industry. Specializing in design, I transitioned into a project management role in 2019, honing my organizational skills and passion for problem-solving, creativity, and working collaboratively with teams.

As a highly motivated and hard-working individual, I offer a unique blend of design, leadership, and project management capabilities.

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PROJECTS I'VE WORKED ON OVER THE YEARS

Oudolf Garden Detroit - Event Poster

Oudolf Garden Detroit - Event Banner

Wellman/Lanolin - Brochure

PPG Vibrance Collection - Brochure Refresh

PPG Vibrance Collection - Pete Finlan 'Hot Dog' Ad

PPG - Charley Hutton Ferrari Ad

PPG Automotive Refinish - Website Redesign

American Newspaper Representatives - Mailers

American Newspaper Representatives - Business Cards

NEXIQ Technologies - Ad

NEXIQ Technologies - Event Handout

NEXIQ Technologies - Brochure

Resume

EDUCATION

Associate Degree in Graphic Design and Commercial Art

Associate Degree in General Studies

Degrees acquired from Macomb Community College 1996-2001

EXPERIENCE

Project Manager/Graphic Designer - Group EX

February 2019 - June 2024

Manage projects of varying complexity from start to finish for clients such as PPG, BASF, Master

Builders Solutions and NEXIQ Technologies. Work directly with clients, the design team, print

and digital vendors to produce high end marketing materials in a timely manner. Work with media representatives at various publications to negotiate media packages for my clients, plan out the yearly media schedule and manage file prep and delivery prior to delivery deadlines. Host weekly project status meetings with the client and team to ensure all projects continue to move forward smoothly until completion.

Graphic Designer - Elevator, Inc

January 2005 - February 2019

Handle concept, design and production of multiple marketing materials for clients such as

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Daimler, Daimler Truck Financial, Meemic Insurance,

Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, Google/YouTube and Movement, to name a

few. Work directly with clients for a better understanding of their project, achieving the best

results for their marketing needs.

Matte Room Specialist/Associate Designer - Armstrong White

August 2000 - July 2004

Manage and operate a drum scanner, delivering files to artists for project initiation. Work with

design team to prepare mockups or presentation boards for various projects. Hand deliver

mockups to clients throughout the Metro Detroit area on a daily basis.

Matte Room Specialist - Coomes Dudek

June 1997 - August 2000

Work directly with designers to locate imagery for campaign pitches, scan and deliver files for

project initiation. Prepare mockups or presentation boards for various projects. Build countless

car catalogs and mounted ads. Hand deliver mockups to clients throughout the Metro Detroit

area on a daily basis.

SOFTWARE

InDesign CC

Photoshop CC

Illustrator CC

Acrobat Pro DC

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SKILLS

Project Management

Account Management

Brand Management

Marketing Project Management

Team Management

Creative Problem Solving

Creative Services

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Print Design

Logo Design

Branding & Identity

Concept Development

Brand Development

Communication Skills

Marketing Communications

Corporate Branding

Corporate Identity

Corporate Communications

Strategic Communications

Image Manipulation

Photography

CLIENTS

ANR (American Newspaper Representatives)

BASF

Chrysler Financial

Daimler

DaimlerChrysler

Daimler Truck Financial

Ford Yacht Club

Google/YouTube

Master Builders Solutions

Meemic Insurance

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services

Michigan Lottery

Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union

Movement :: Detroit Electronic Music Festival

My Thyme Gardens

NEXIQ Technologies

Notre Dame

Oudolf Garden Detroit

PPG

TD Auto Finance

Wellman/Lanolin

CONTACT

janellevandusen@me.com

CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Hello!

PROJECTS I'VE WORKED ON OVER THE YEARS

Oudolf Garden Detroit - Event Poster

Oudolf Garden Detroit - Event Poster

Oudolf Garden Detroit - Event Banner

Wellman/Lanolin - Brochure

PPG Vibrance Collection - Brochure Refresh

PPG Vibrance Collection - Brochure Refresh

PPG Vibrance Collection - Pete Finlan 'Hot Dog' Ad

PPG - Charley Hutton Ferrari Ad

PPG Automotive Refinish - Website Redesign

American Newspaper Representatives - Mailers

American Newspaper Representatives - Business Cards

NEXIQ Technologies - Ad

NEXIQ Technologies - Ad

NEXIQ Technologies - Event Handout

NEXIQ Technologies - Event Handout

NEXIQ Technologies - Brochure

Resume

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Project Manager/Graphic Designer - Group EX

Graphic Designer - Elevator, Inc

Matte Room Specialist/Associate Designer - Armstrong White

Matte Room Specialist - Coomes Dudek

SOFTWARE

SKILLS

CLIENTS

CONTACT

Social

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