Resume – Original Cin Designs

Initiative-taking, creative and versatile professional experienced in visual communications, copywriting, web development, graphic design, training development, and business / technical writing in the medical device field
Ability to comprehend detailed scientific and technical information and translate into material geared to specific end-users
Strong project management skills with capability to identify priorities and complete projects on-time and within budget
Effective team leader adept at supporting team members in achieving goals
Self-directed, hands-on, detailed oriented professional with the desire to deliver quality results

Marketing Communications

Designed and maintained several Joomla and WordPress websites
Designed, wrote and produced hi-tech marketing collateral, including advertisements, direct mail, brochures, presentations, newsletters, press releases and customer profiles
Organized and managed KOL webinars through Go to Webinar platform
Created and monitored email marketing campaigns
Trademark administration consisting of applying for new trademarks and renewing existing trademarks

Tradeshows and Meetings

Directed planning and execution of approximately 20 annual tradeshows and investor conferences, both nationally and internationally
Designed and implemented tradeshow promotions
Attended tradeshows, demonstrated product usage and gathered sales leads

Training and Technical

Researched and wrote numerous technical manuals for medical device and software products that were well-received by distributors and customers for their clarity and ease of use
Developed web-based tutorials, including both instructional design and graphical user interface design
Instituted, designed and edited an electronic newsletter to educate distributors on current and new products and provide sales tactics
Wrote and illustrated package inserts for both OTC and professional diagnostic test kits according to FDA requirements
Redesigned the graphical user interface for medical proprietary software product, resulting in increased usability. Worked with sales, R&D, engineering and programmers to identify weaknesses, define new software features and create prototypes

Product Management

Maintained inventory stock and prioritized production schedule
Developed and implemented procedures for production and quality control
Handled customer inquiries regarding product information, usage and troubleshooting
Compiled sales analysis data
Monitored competition and developed competitive analyses

Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Gloucester MA

Original Cin Designs, Ipswich, MA, Current (intermittent since 1995)

Hamilton Thorne, Inc., Beverly MA

Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Interior Design Institute, Online Distance Learning Course (February 2019 – February 2022), 12 Module Diploma Program

George Washington University , Washington DC (September 1997 – July 2000), Master of Arts in Educational Technology Leadership, Summa cum laude

Northeastern University, Boston MA (April 1988 – August 1990), Certificate in Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Quinnipiac College , Hamden CT (September 1980 – May 1984), Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Animal Technology, Summa cum laude

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