E. A. Mertz

Graphic Designer 

Metal Industries

​November 2015 - Present

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· Responsible for maintaining logo library for family of five brands  

  - Created Brand Standards guides for each

· Executed complete overhaul of NCA brand literature    

  - Redesigned library of submittals, technical documents and created product catalog  

  - Revamped existing marketing collateral (brochures) - Redraw of product line art

· Designed all literature for acquired product/brand AAB

· Responsible for maintaining company LinkedIn page

· Directed social media marketing intern with applicable projects

· Created promotional web graphics

· Produced ad layouts

· Created and oversaw production of trade show materials

· Designed  and managed web banners for our websites

· Oversaw print production of marketing collateral with outside vendors

· Purchased and maintained inventory of branded giveaway items

· Experienced in video editing  · Experienced in creating animations

· Coordinated community outreach activities and events for the office

 

Store Graphic Artist 

Whole Foods Market Clearwater, Greenwich & Westport

​December 2010 - October 2015

 

· Responsible for Greenwich store social media channels    

  - November 2013 - July 2014 ·  Grew Twitter audience by 11% in 3 months    

  - Attended Regional Social Media Marketing Bootcamp

· Responsible for creating in-store Marketing collateral

· Created store-specific graphics toolkit within brand standards

· Produced ad layouts

· Responsible for creating web graphics for social media channels

· Collaborated with product teams on creative merchandising projects

· Produced digital and print promotion materials for in-store events

· Worked with Regional Creative Team, designing marketing collateral

· Worked with Regional Creative Team on store openings

· Developed and managed Regional store artist training programs

· Developed project management systems

· Responsible for maintaining office supplies inventory

· Worked closely with print and supply vendors

· Experienced in wide format printing/production

· Created hand-drawn and mixed media displays

 

Ice Cream Team Leader. Stew Leonard's Grocery Store

​March 2008 - October 2010

 

​- Responsible for perishable product buying, inventory, hiring, training,   scheduling, product innovation, merchandising and team builds

- Oversaw highest comp over previous year's sales in 8 years

- Oversaw complete re-organization of department layout

- Leadership and Time Management Training

 

Birthday Party Team Leader. Stew Leonard's Grocery Store

​May 2006 - August 2009

 

​- Responsible for stocking party supplies and inventory, scheduling,         booking parties, decorating and running parties

 

Line and Prep Cook. Stew Leonard's Beach Grill

​May 2005 - March 2008

 

Cashier. Stew Leonard's Grocery Store

​October 2000 - March 2008