Marcie Hicks
Graphic Designer



7637 Family Circle
San Diego, CA 92111
858.945.5530
marcie@redstarink.com
www.redstarink.com
                        Profile
                        I am currently a graphic designer at Wyle as well as the owner and designer at REDSTAR ink.

                        I have spent the last decade professionally as a graphic designer and freelance artist. From
                        logo design, company newsletters, and photography to custom branding, wedding invita-
                        tions and product development, I encompass a broad range of work and capabilities.


                        Experience
                        Owner/Designer | REDSTAR ink | San Diego, CA | July 2009 - Present
                        I am the owner and designer of paper goods company, REDSTAR ink. With a clean aesthetic
                        and a focus on personal organization, REDSTAR ink provides products that are simple, bold
                        and modern.

                        • Graphic designer for product development, marketing and branding.

                        • Develop, market, manufacture and sell paper products that compete with trending
                          handmade market.

                        • Handle company operations, e-commerce and shipping of goods worldwide.

                        • Photograph, format and promote products via handmade markets, blogs, craft fairs and
                          publications.

                        Graphic Designer | Wyle | San Diego, CA | May 2003 - Present
                        • Provide graphic support for multimedia department including graphic design, newsletters,
                          photography, video production, and technical drawings.

                        • Project lead and administrator for corporate social media campaign.

                        • Communications Point of Contact (POC) for San Diego office.

                        • Contributing writer, designer, and editor of the quarterly newsletter, SD Currents, for the
                          Wyle San Diego office. Designer for corporate and Aerospace Group newsletters and
                          publications.

                        • Assist in managing multimedia department projects in compliance with ISO 9001
                          standards and ensuring their completion is timely and accurate, which includes updating
                          and implementing systems, project queue, and tracking progress.

                        • Administrative support including purchasing and scheduling and maintaining office
                          organization through record keeping, department logs, and inventory management.

                        • Business development and creative contributions to the design and development of
                          marketing materials and strategies for the multimedia department. Ensure corporate
                          identity standards are maintained and obtain approval through proper channels.
7637 Family Circle
San Diego, CA 92111     Office Manager | Capricorn Studios | San Diego, CA | Sep 2002 - May 2003
858.945.5530
marcie@redstarink.com   Maintain all aspects of daily operations including building rapport with current and
www.redstarink.com      prospective clients, respond to client calls, manage and create office schedule, attend
                        meetings and appointments, prepare invoices, data entry, maintain office organization,
                        purchasing and inventory management, and handle maintenance issues.

                        Associate Manager | Gap | Scottsdale, AZ; San Diego, CA | Nov 1993 - Aug 2002
                        Maximize productivity and profitability, drive comp store sales, create and analyze weekly
                        business reports, payroll management, monitor inventories of merchandise and store sup-
                        plies, schedule staff in correlation with deliveries and corporate events, and design and print
                        marketing signage for district promotions.

                        Acting Store Manager which also includes merchandising, training and development of man-
                        agers and sales associates, new store openings throughout the Western Region, and main-
                        taining communication with corporate representatives.

                        Education
                        Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ — Bachelor Fine Arts, Fibers, 1999
                        Graduated Magna Cum Laude


                        Skills
                        Specialize in graphic design, branding, social media

                        Achievements/Awards
                        • Outstanding Employee Award, Wyle, November 2008
                        • Recognition Award, Wyle Laboratories, November 2006
                        • Recognition Award, Wyle Laboratories, September 2005
                        • Star Award, AI-ES, October 2004
                        • Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University, May 1999
                        • Graduated from Gap, Inc. Work Study Intern Program, May 1999

Resume 2012

  • 1.
    Marcie Hicks Graphic Designer 7637Family Circle San Diego, CA 92111 858.945.5530 marcie@redstarink.com www.redstarink.com Profile I am currently a graphic designer at Wyle as well as the owner and designer at REDSTAR ink. I have spent the last decade professionally as a graphic designer and freelance artist. From logo design, company newsletters, and photography to custom branding, wedding invita- tions and product development, I encompass a broad range of work and capabilities. Experience Owner/Designer | REDSTAR ink | San Diego, CA | July 2009 - Present I am the owner and designer of paper goods company, REDSTAR ink. With a clean aesthetic and a focus on personal organization, REDSTAR ink provides products that are simple, bold and modern. • Graphic designer for product development, marketing and branding. • Develop, market, manufacture and sell paper products that compete with trending handmade market. • Handle company operations, e-commerce and shipping of goods worldwide. • Photograph, format and promote products via handmade markets, blogs, craft fairs and publications. Graphic Designer | Wyle | San Diego, CA | May 2003 - Present • Provide graphic support for multimedia department including graphic design, newsletters, photography, video production, and technical drawings. • Project lead and administrator for corporate social media campaign. • Communications Point of Contact (POC) for San Diego office. • Contributing writer, designer, and editor of the quarterly newsletter, SD Currents, for the Wyle San Diego office. Designer for corporate and Aerospace Group newsletters and publications. • Assist in managing multimedia department projects in compliance with ISO 9001 standards and ensuring their completion is timely and accurate, which includes updating and implementing systems, project queue, and tracking progress. • Administrative support including purchasing and scheduling and maintaining office organization through record keeping, department logs, and inventory management. • Business development and creative contributions to the design and development of marketing materials and strategies for the multimedia department. Ensure corporate identity standards are maintained and obtain approval through proper channels.
  • 2.
    7637 Family Circle SanDiego, CA 92111 Office Manager | Capricorn Studios | San Diego, CA | Sep 2002 - May 2003 858.945.5530 marcie@redstarink.com Maintain all aspects of daily operations including building rapport with current and www.redstarink.com prospective clients, respond to client calls, manage and create office schedule, attend meetings and appointments, prepare invoices, data entry, maintain office organization, purchasing and inventory management, and handle maintenance issues. Associate Manager | Gap | Scottsdale, AZ; San Diego, CA | Nov 1993 - Aug 2002 Maximize productivity and profitability, drive comp store sales, create and analyze weekly business reports, payroll management, monitor inventories of merchandise and store sup- plies, schedule staff in correlation with deliveries and corporate events, and design and print marketing signage for district promotions. Acting Store Manager which also includes merchandising, training and development of man- agers and sales associates, new store openings throughout the Western Region, and main- taining communication with corporate representatives. Education Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ — Bachelor Fine Arts, Fibers, 1999 Graduated Magna Cum Laude Skills Specialize in graphic design, branding, social media Achievements/Awards • Outstanding Employee Award, Wyle, November 2008 • Recognition Award, Wyle Laboratories, November 2006 • Recognition Award, Wyle Laboratories, September 2005 • Star Award, AI-ES, October 2004 • Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University, May 1999 • Graduated from Gap, Inc. Work Study Intern Program, May 1999