Everard Strong
Publication Design and Editorial Management Specialist
Summary
Creative services professional with over 20 years of award-winning experience in design and editorial management, across print and digital platforms. Reputation built on providing top-tier service, fast turnaround, paying attention to detail, being budget-conscious, innovative, adaptive, and willingness to go above and beyond to get the job done right the first time.
Experience
Art Director, Internal Communications
Robert Half Intl / San Ramon, CA
Brand manager for several in-house publishing projects, including an internal magazine for employees, annual reports, giving guides, and other projects spanning all media including digital and video. Served as lead creative as well as lead designer on several assets, supervising production artists and designers, and communicating regularly with internal clients and relevant stakeholders. Work closely with Corporate Communications editorial team in updating design for internal publications while following brand message and working with editor to coordinate photography. Constantly push for innovation while adhering to our visual style guide. Work closely with printer in color-proofing and editing all photography.
Publisher
ABV magazine / Walnut Creek
Publisher of niche print and digital magazine focused on Northern California's craft beverage community and culture. Assign and edit stories, work with writers and photographers, designed website, worked with photographers, and created all layout, including some ad design. www.abvmagazine.com
Education
Calvin College
Bachelof of Arts / Art, Communications, Public Speaking
Skills
