christina grogan | graphic designer
designbystina.com | christinagrogan7@gmail.com | Boston, MA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOSTON MAGAZINE | METROCORP

Contract Graphic Designer | Boston, MA | 2016–2017

Designer on the marketing team for Boston magazine, Boston Home and Boston Weddings publications promoting each magazine through print and digital. Enthusiastically collaborated on a team of marketing, sales, editorial and production members in a fast-paced environment. Supported four marketing team members and two sales assistants.

  • Successfully designed print and digital materials including but not limited to:
    Sales media kits, sell sheets, promotional specials, and client advertising.
    • E-mail blast advertising for Boston magazine, Boston Home and Boston Weddings magazines.
    • Event materials including e-mail blast invitations, signs, programs, maps, menus, large format graphic wraps for event spaces.
    • Web banners, social media graphics for Boston magazine, Boston Home and Boston Weddings magazines, e-mail newsletters.
  • Managed two interns and taught them aspects of layout, photo editing and efficient tools and processes within InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Assigned projects and created step-by-step how-to's as reference learning guides.
     

SCENIC US

Contract Graphic Designer | Boston, MA | 2016–2016

Designer on the marketing team promoting two luxury cruise lines, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Waterways.

  • Actively collaborated on a team of designers, marketing and sales team members creating promotional product print and web advertising including but not limited to ads, flyers, brochures, direct mail cards and booklets.
     

HASBRO INC.

Contract Packaging Graphic Designer Providence, RI |  2015–2016

Design member on the Girls Brand Packaging Development Services team on My Little Pony and Equestria Girls brand toys.

  • Collectively collaborated on a team consisting of packaging engineers, design directors, editorial, marketing, photographers and branding members to create toy packaging for 2016 and 2017 product releases.
  • Designed packages with established branded elements, photography and illustrations.
  • Assisted in styling and art direction on product photo shoots.


MADAVOR MEDIA LLC.

Editorial Graphic Designer | Braintree, MA | 2014–2015

Key designer on the editorial team for Volleyball and The Writer magazines. Contributed to the design of Diabetes Self-Management, International Ice Skating magazine and the ArtExpo New York show guide.

  • Actively collaborated on a team of designers, editors and sales staff on the creation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly and annual publications.
  • Designed magazine covers, feature story layouts, departments, and the creation of infographics.
  • Created print and digital promotional advertisements for magazines, social media, e-newsletters and the web.
  • Photographed and styled food to go with recipes in Gluten-Free Living magazine.


INDIQUE HAIR LLC

Contract Graphic Designer | Boston, MA | 2013

Supported the design manager and marketing team with print and web media graphics.

  • Created compelling promotional product materials for online sale, HTML e-mail blasts, and social media. Print materials include boutique store POP posters, advertising and flyers. 
  • Successfully designed packaging for a new hair care products and photographed various Indique products.
     

THE PHOENIX MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Editorial Designer and Staff Photographer | Boston, MA | 2012–2013

Integral member on the creative team of The Phoenix (Boston) weekly magazine and contributed to the design of The Portland Phoenix and The Providence Phoenix weekly newspapers.

  • Enthusiastically collaborated within a team consisting of the creative director, production director, writers, editors, photographers and freelancers to create a weekly alternative news and lifestyle publication.
  • Designed feature story layouts, infographics and various food, arts and nightlife articles.
  • Created effective sales and marketing advertising promoting all three publications and external clients..
  • Photographed bands at music venues, and cuisine for online and print articles.
  • Assisted in managing design interns, teaching them about the elements and process of publication design, photo editing and file organization.


THE WARREN GROUP

Graphic Designer | Boston, MA | 2010–2012

Design of Banker & Tradesman weekly newspaper and The Commercial Record monthly magazine.

  • Collectively worked in a team environment with the editorial director, creative director, editors, reporters and designers. Designed and illustrated articles with icons, section logos and infographics.
  • Created dynamic marketing and advertising materials for the sales team.
  • Recipient of a first place design award in the weekly category for informational graphics at the 2012 NENPA (New England Newspaper & Press Association) Awards.


RABIDEAU MEDIA GROUP

Associate Art Director | Hyannis, MA| 2009–2010

Successfully managed and supported design for Cape Cod Magazine and South Shore Living monthly magazines, in addition to the annual Cape Cod Guide.

  • Actively collaborated with the design director, editorial, sales and production staff to fulfill visions, conceive design and style direction of each publication while consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Supported editorial staff in researching ideas for new articles, while furthering relationships with potential candidates for the magazine exposé.
  • Effectively coordinated and directed photo shoots, in addition to photographing product, portrait and cuisine photography across all publications.


YANKEE GROUP RESEARCH

Junior Graphic Designer | Boston, MA | 2007–2009

Redesigned content from market research analysts to translate data into concrete solution-based graphics for reports and presentations.

  • Designed in-house materials including report templates, illustrations, invitations, promotional advertising and marketing materials.

MISSION

I have a willingness to never give up and always put my best foot forward. Very open-minded and have a team player spirit. I will tackle any challenge that awaits.

ABOUT ME

One of my favorite things is collecting old glass bottles, I love their history and typography.

Restoring a Volkswagon 1960s bus to
it’s original look is a life goal.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PLATFORMS
Proficient
Mac OSX 10.X and higher | Windows

APPLICATIONS

Proficient
Adobe CC
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Bridge
Acrobat

QuarkXPress

Font Management
FontAgent Pro
FontBook
Universal Type Client

Microsoft Office Suite
Word | Excel | PowerPoint

Mac
Numbers | Pages | Keynote

Digital
MailChimp | Constant Contact

Basic Knowledge
Adobe CC Dreamweaver
HTML + CSS

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
smartsheet | Trello

PRINT PRODUCTION
Communicating with printers for project bids.
File preparation for offset and digital printing.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Product and food styling and photography for Cake Talk Custom Confections bakery.

Event photography forBoston Calling Music Festivals.

Color correction + editing.

COPY EDITING
Familiar with AP style.
Writing and editing copy for infographics.

INVITATIONS
Wedding print pieces including invitations, information cards,
RSVP cards and programs.

LOGO DEVELOPMENT
Valerie Lazzari Photography
Cake Talk Custom Confections

PRINT PRODUCTION
Communicating with printers for project bids. File preparation for offset and digital printing.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Color correction/editing

Product and food photography in many magazines and businesses (Cake Talk Custom Confections).

Events for music concerts and the Boston Calling Music Festivals. Art receptions (Cape Cod Magazine).
 

ACCOLADES

Recipient of a first place design award in the weekly category for informational graphics printed in the Banker & Tradesman newspaper at the 2012 NENPA (New England Newspaper & Press Association) Awards.

 

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | 2007
BFA in Graphic Design and letterform.