mini portfolio Works of Lauren M. Grieb
Design is flirtation;
If it looks good, it usually gets picked up...
LAUREN M. GRIEB 233 Hillside Drive Baldwin City, KS 66006 (785) 550.4152 works@66works.com www.66works.com
MINI PORTFOLIO CONTENTS (mini resume)
18 works 2001-present
18 works 2001-present
18 works 2005-present (references) for web design AND other projects, please visit 66works.com
EXPERIENCE Communications Coordinator, Bert Nash Center, August ‘07 - present Design all marketing collateral for the Center including brochures, posters, ads, newsletters, website and logos; Develop and provide marketing and public relations campaigns that promote the Center, increase clientele, membership growth and retention of annual donors; Write and distribute press releases, social media, produce media kits and serve as Center’s media contact; Responsible for yearly budget and strategic marketing plan. Owner, 66works | 66works.com, January ‘05 - present Strategic brand development and promotional collateral for print, photography, web and packaging; Develop business within the Midwest market; Manage time and budget; Maintain vendor relationships. Design Coordinator, KU Memorial Unions, March ‘05 - August ‘07 Promoted; Supervise and direct two graphic designers; Coordinate production and quality assurance of all creative collateral and production; Manage 50+ design jobs/ month. Responsible for yearly budget, setting and controlling official Marketing Services policies, mission and rates; Collaborate with university departments, providing marketing assistance and design services. Graphic Designer, KU Memorial Unions, February ‘01 - March ‘05 Lead designer for the Unions; Responsible for the creation and maintenance of 60+ brands within the Unions including logo design, advertising, large-format printing, professional signage, TV advertising, press releases and copy writing; Provide professional presentations and serve on various committees. Graphic Artist, Hawk Sheet Magazine, March ‘99 - April ‘01 Design ads for 85+ clients within the Lawrence market; Design 16-40 page weekly magazine with circulation of 4,000. Responsible for accounting and billing. Intern, DST Output Technologies, May ‘96 - August ‘96 Three-part internship: Complete tutorials of industry software; Assist graphic designers with various projects; Assist pre-press technician with layouts for final production.
EDUCATION BGS Communications, May ‘09, University of Kansas Creative Writing Concentration Research Certificate Supervisor Training Certificate, October ‘04, SkillPath Diploma, May ’97, Blue Valley High School (BVHS) College Prep, ‘92-’94, International School of Luxembourg
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Lifestyle Marketing, March ‘05, Association of College Food Services Conference Branding 101, October ‘04, Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Advertising, September ‘03/‘04, Kansas Scholastic Press Association (KSPA)
LE ADERSHIP/Philanthropy
Emcee, FreshInk (poetry), ‘07-’09, Jazzhaus, Lawrence, KS Founder, Story Hour at Potter Lake, Summer ‘07, Reader, Oread Books Habitat for Humanity, Spring ‘05, Golf-Fore-Habitat Committee Coach, ‘03-present, Kaw Valley Soccer Association
ACHIEVEMENTS
Published, Fall ‘07/Spring ‘09, Coal City Review (Poetry) 2nd Place, March ‘05/March ‘06, ACUI “Steal This Design” Competition Phoenix Award (Visual), November ‘04, KU History Galleries Design Judge, April ‘03/‘04, State Competition, KSPA 1st Place State Competition, April ‘97, 6A Ad Design, KSPA Soccer (C), Tennis (C), Basketball*, Track*, ‘93-’97, 6A Varsity, BVHS Selected for NECIS All-Star Team*, ‘94, Varsity Basketball Quill & Scroll Honors*, ‘94, Yearbook *International School of Luxembourg (Northwest European Council of International Schools)
KU DINING SERVICES
KU BOOKSTORES
KU BOOKSTORES
KU DINING SERVICES
MAREARL DENNING PHOTOGRAPHY AND CLAY
BERT NASH CENTER
FAULT LINE SALOON/ DELANEY’S EAST COAST GRILL
KU BOOKSTORES
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
COMMUNICATION STUDIES CLASS PROJECT
KU HISTORY PROJECT
KU HISTORY PROJECT
ALLEGRE & BRISCOE PHARMACIES
STUDENT UNION ACTIVITIES
HICKORY CREEK BBQ
KU MEMORIAL UNIONS
JAZZHAUS POETRY SLAM
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David Johnston Director of Marketing, KU Alumni Association w. (785) 864.4764 c. (785)-979.6167 davidjohnston@ku.edu John Creighton Account Executive, Prepress Graphic Professionals w. (913) 631.9333 c. (913) 707.8980 jcreighton@prepress-kc.net Curtis Marsh Director, KU Info w. (785) 864.3200 c. (913) 980.8966 cmarsh@ku.edu Lisaann Dupont Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator, Ryman Auditorium (931) 623.1745 ldupont@ryman.com
for web design AND other projects, please visit 66works.com