MARIANA GALLOWAY

KNOW-HOW

Summary: Graphic design and marketing specialist with experience in advertising, branding, campaign development, event planning, project management, print and web design.
Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team. Highly motivated with an interest in learning. Quality driven and resourceful. 
Languages: Fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
Computer proficiency: Macintosh, PC.
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver); HTML/CSS; Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook); CMS (Alfresco, Drupal, ExpressionEngine); Basecamp; and Salesforce.

EXPERIENCE

Art Director, Council For A Strong America
Washington, D.C. ○ March 2015-Present

Graphic and Editorial Manager, Alenia Aermacchi North America, Inc. (AANA)
Washington, D.C. ○ September 2012-March 2015
- Worked under direction of AANA VP of Business Strategy & Sales to support business development, marketing and sales teams with the management of all corporate communication and marketing activities.
- Conceived, designed and oversaw production of print and online marketing materials (advertising, editorial placements, brochures, merchandise, newsletters, videos, websites, and all other external promotional materials), while working to ensure cohesive branding throughout.
- Edited press releases, newsletters, and communications pieces.
- Developed timelines, tracked progress, and maintained schedules for all AANA marketing projects.
- Created annual corporate marketing plans & budget, and tracked expenditures.
- Created, re-designed and/or maintained AANA intranet, as well as AANA and AANA product specific websites and content.
- Coordinated, developed and project-managed cross-country advertising and marketing campaigns for AANA products with foreign partners.
- Managed local and international team of designers, consultants, media managers, translators, writers and external vendors to ensure timely completion of all project deliverables.
- Assisted external relations team with the planning and execution of AANA U.S. and Canadian trade shows and events.
- Represented AANA at trade shows, conferences, and corporate events, while providing photographic support.

Graphic Designer, Kglobal
Washington, D.C. ○ November 2011– September 2012
- Assisted Senior Marketing VP and Art Director in the development of advertising and marketing campaign strategies.
- Conceived, designed and oversaw production of diverse marketing and branding materials for Kglobal clients (i.e. online and print advertisements, brochures, annual reports, flyers, logos, style guides, etc.).
- Designed, maintained and wrote content for client websites, Kglobalcorporate website and company blog.
- Maintained and created content for client social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest).
- Designed/oversaw production of internal communication/marketing materials.
 

INTERNSHIPS

Graphic Design Intern, B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO)
Washington, D.C. ○ July 2011– November 2011

Image Collections Intern, National Gallery of Art (NGA)
Washington, D.C. ○ September 2010 – December 2010

Intern, Umbrage Editions
Brooklyn, New York ○ December 2008–March 2009

FREELANCE

Designer, The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Washington, D.C. ○ March 2011

Designer, The Gerber Group
Washington, D.C. ○ January 2011–March 2011

Freelance Designer, Pan-American World Health Organization (PAHO)
Washington, D.C. ○ July 2010–December 2010

EDUCATION

Marketing Certificate, Georgetown University
Washington, D.C. ○ January 2015–Present
- Courses include: Creating Effective Marketing Plans; Social, Mobile, and Search Marketing; Marketing Analytics; Strategic Marketing Intelligence; Building Strong Brands; and Integrated Marketing Communications.

M.A. Art and the Book, Corcoran College of Art + Design
Washington, D.C. ○ 2009–2011

B.A. Economics and International Development Studies, McGill University 
Montreal, Canada ○ 2004–2007