Claire Finders

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-Employed

​2011 - present

• Experience with web, print and digital design (flyers, websites, posters, invitations, etc.)

  • Restaurant/Bar: Adella (www.adellanyc.com)

  • Wedding: Claire & Gavin (www.claireandgavin.com)

  • Real Estate: Harold Pershing Homes (www.haroldpershing.com) 

 

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Pest Away Exterminating, Inc.

​2010 - 2011

 

• Re-branded the company with new slogan, logo, office, online presence and marketing campaign

• Managed all press/media materials, inquiries, pitches for new clients and press releases

• Artistically directed color, scheme, layout, navigation and wrote copy for 2 company websites

  • The Bed Bug Survival Guide (www.bedbugsurvivalguide.com)

  • Pest Away Exterminating, Inc. (www.pestawayinc.com)

• Coordinated entire office move, doubling office size (logistics, design, layout, storage, employee space transfer, etc.)

• Maintained company's social media and online presence (Facebook, Twitter, AdWords, reviews and copy for directory listings to improve SEO)

• Coordinated all online merchandise sales (ZenCart, Amazon, Craig's List, etc.)

• Managed all company databases (CRM, logs, client contact info & time sheets)

• Created and followed up on all proposals (writing, structuring, etc.)

• Implemented & trained staff for new software systems (Salesforce & PestPacMobile)

 

Assistant / Business Services

Stiletto Entertainment

​2009 - 2010

 

• Coordinated all logistics, design and details for several 3-day events for 200+ guests at Las Vegas hotels

• Events:

  • Las Vegas BMIFC Convention, Hilton Las Vegas (May 2009)

  • Barry Manilow VIP Parties, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles (2009)

  • BMIFC Party in Paris, Paris Hotel, Las Vegas (2010)

• Managed finances (check requests, project finances, expense reports)

• Assisted with ticketing for company events/artists/engagements/concerts

• Coordinated travel logistics, charity packages and charity projects

 

Volunteer

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) Los Angeles

​2009 - 2010

• Volunteered at semi-monthly sessions to promote positive play for children with special needs

• Created a 2-minute promotional video and distribution strategy to increase awareness and recruit new volunteers

• Streamlined and managed session registration & coach/athlete pairing

• Instructed and oversaw volunteer training and activities

• Fielded parent, coach and athlete questions and concerns

 

Researcher / Copywriter

Green Key Environmental Solutions

​2010

• Conducted and compiled market research on green trends, composting, food waste, environmentalism, etc.

 

Print Advertising Intern

Fox Searchlight Pictures

2009

• Conducted research on actors, reviews, film concepts, etc. for upcoming projects

• Assisted managing a critic quote grid

• Read, summarized and conceptualized creative ideas for new scripts

• Managed/converted image files in Photoshop

 

Freelance Researcher

American Apparel

​2009

• Prepared cumulative reports for the video development department (demographics, competitors, statistics, etc.)

 

Marketing & Publicity Coordinator

Stiletto Entertainment

2008 - 2010

• Conducted research on actors, reviews, film concepts, etc. for upcoming projects

• Assisted managing a critic quote grid

• Read, summarized and conceptualized creative ideas for new scripts

• Managed/converted image files in Photoshop

 

Assistant Public Relations Coordinator

Pitchblend Media

2007 - 2008

• Prepared Media Alerts, Press Releases, Media Kits, Pitch Letters, SWOT analysis reports, and various proposals

• Managed various client accounts

 

Wedding Day-of Coordinator

Self-employed

2007

• Coordinated wedding day itinerary

• Managed traffic flow of wedding party and 400+ guests throughout the day

• Partnered with the venue and vendors to arrange table placement, place cards and gift management