MARI ELIZA
499 Alabama St., Studio 316, San Francisco - 415-626-6141, cell 415-378-5487
mari@abazaar.com, http://www.abazaar.com
Download ResumeSummary of Qualifications
Professional graphic designer with over 10 years of experience producing legal exhibits with a specialty in PowerPoint and video productions. Skilled in Marketing and Public Relations with experience working in corporate and publishing environments. My clients range from lawyers and engineers to artists and chocolatiers.
Legal Experience
QUINTAL RESEARCH, San Francisco, CA - Contract
Product development with engineer and patent attorney.PROJECT ARTAUD CORPORATION, San Francisco, CA (2006 – 2009) – Elected Official
Research and policy development at a non-profit live/work artist organization as a Board executive.MORGENSTEIN JUBELIRER, San Francisco, CA (2006) - Contract
Created 3-D and animations trial exhibits.FTI, FULCRUM, and BECHTEL, San Francisco, CA (1993 – 2000) - Contract
Produced exhibits, brochures and interactive presentations in corporate legal departments and firms specializing in legal presentations and trial support.Marketing and Graphics
MADRINA GROUP, San Francisco, CA (ongoing freelance) - Consulting
Computer consultant on public art projects that expand environmental awareness in San Francisco.Hunter Design Group, San Francisco, CA (2000-2008) – Full Time
Marketing and studio management.POLIPOINT PRESS, San Francisco, CA (2006) - Contract
Produced promotional DVD and cover designs book publisher.INFOWORLD, San Mateo, CA (1988-1993) – Full Time
Established design formats for several product lines and service groups. Designed media kits and informative literature that went out to target buyers. Worked on Unix, PC and Macintosh system integration. Received an Employee-of-the-Month Award, an 11th Hour Award, and a Design Award from the Direct Market Department.STORM TECHNOLOGY, Palo Alto, CA (2000-2001) - Contract
Designed logos, graphics and packages for Storm Technology, as they were introducing JPEG technology to the computer industry.MAGIC PARTS, San Francisco, CA (1980-1988) - Contract
Created an identity for the company, designed direct mail pieces, named the star product, Ruby Tubes, designed the packaging and worked on trade show exhibits that launched this very successful direct mail business.
Publicity/PR Consultant
ARTSPAN, San Francisco, CA (2008)
Photos and artist interviews for Open Studios 2007.PARADISE LOUNGE, San Francisco, CA (1998-2001)
Publicity and promotions for the club and musicians.Blue Moose Films, San Francisco, CA (2004)
Press Kits and releases for Christine Rose in efforts to obtain screenings and wider US distribution for the Liberty Bound.Promotional Images - partial list of freelance accounts and Services
MARCOM - Deloitte and Touche, Levi Strauss Co., Wells Fargo Bank, Bechtel, Compaq, Landor
AD AGENCIES - McCann-Erickson, McGould, Ketchum, the Corsi Agency
LEGAL - FTI, Fulcrum, Morgenstein Jubelirer, and Bechtel
COMPS AND STORYBOARDS - Addison Group, Group X, Emaginate, Miramar Studios
EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS - The De Young Museum/Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
FASHION - CenaJane Designs, ReactiveWear, Cassia Appel
ENTERTAINMENT - Tommy D NOW, Certified Blues Band, Flipside Freddie, Paradise Lounge, Beat Records
ARTISTS - Leslie Lowinger, Victor Cartagena, Beaux Artists, SOMA artists
FOOD – Redberry Chocolates, Dolce Bella Chocolates, Mayes RestaurantComputer Skills
Lexis, Abacus Law, Tab3, CaseMap, TimeMap, Summation, Quicken, Quickbooks
Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Acrobat. Quark, Microsoft Office
PowerPoint, GoLive, LiveMotion, Premier, AfterEffects, FinalCut, DVD Studio Pro
Education
Paralegal Studies at San Francisco State University, College of Extended Learning (in progress)
B.F.A. in Graphic Design from the San Francisco Art Academy
San Francisco City College studied graphics and film
San Francisco Art Institute studied graphics and photography – exchange student in Columbia USF in Tampa FloridaNon-Profit Affiliations
SFIndieClub, Project Artaud, Artspan, Madrina Group, CSFN