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jane fletcher 1308 Merrill Avenue Algonquin, IL 60102

Summary of Qualifications:

847.732.6409 jefstudio@sbcglobal.net

Experience setting and implementing strategy to drive projects and meet expectations across a global platform Leads project teams comprised of group leaders, marketing staff, graphic designers, editors and production technicians Prepares communications and marketing services, website, proposals, budgets and research for technology solutions Creation of brand strategy for Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP, and brand steward for Andersen and K&L Gates LLP Experience coaching lawyers, accountants and marketing personnel on effective presentations and related business development best practices. Established importance of the early development of effective marketing habits with Young Leaders training and other internal seminars Proven abilities developing collateral and campaigns, integrated marketing, tradeshows, event planning and venue negotiation. (Ex. International Biotechnology Convention 2004 -2012 and other iBIO and Life Sciences events) Video direction, develops, produces, and designs presentations for internal and external client programs Skilled in negotiating contracts and reducing costs with vendors Proven leadership, communication and organizational skills and a strong entrepreneurial spirit combined with a passion to help others succeed. Interacts well with all levels of personnel

Notable Accomplishments: Specifically requested to travel to Phoenix, Miami, New York, Washington D.C., Amsterdam, and London for general meeting support and presentation development for international partner meetings. Meetings required project management, art direction, technical skills and logistics support E-Discovery: Winning Cases in the Electronic Era Panelist time speaking/teaching at a MCLE (Minimum Continuing Education Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois) approved courses Received award of excellence from Managing Partners for SALT (State and Local Taxes development team) Achievements in project management and art direction resulted in highest ROI from annual training program

Professional Experience: K&L Gates LLP Chicago, Illinois 3/1/09 3/15/13 Marketing Manager Manage creative jobs, advertising activities and other special projects. This position oversees media planning for the firm wide advertising campaign and other special advertising efforts. Oversee marketing and business development efforts. This position is looked to for broad project management support in the United States and special projects in Europe and the Middle East.

Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP Chicago, Illinois 8/25/02 3/1/09 Marketing and Design Manager Managing the daily operations of Business Developers and Design staff. Supporting attorneys in preparation of presentation materials and research related to department goals. Handles attorney inquiries and issues to insure quick, equitable resolution, manages special projects, cross-selling initiatives, branding, website, seminars and other research/business intelligence needs. Other responsibilities include: project management, client relations, department budget, employee performance evaluations, oversight of all creative, design and production, and vendor selection. Lowered cost for outsourced case materials by providing a more reasonable billable service for in-house graphic design. By offering a comprehensive, consultative approach to case themes our enhanced courtroom visuals and presentation graphics resulted in multiple winning strategies for case work.
2/1/97 to 7/15/02 Andersen St. Charles, Illinois Creative Services Manager Manage a team of designers, editors and preflight specialists. Provide art direction, project management, mid-year and annual reviews. Prepare budgets and report financial impacts throughout the year. Creative presentation support, event management and assisted on other marketing projects.

Establish strong client relations and promote design and publishing service lines to Andersen Consulting/Accenture business unit. Conduct mid-year and annual reviews. Prepare budgets and report financial impacts throughout the year. Operate service lines as a business. Use solid marketing strategies, form project teams, build client relations, manage multiple projects, and prepare proposals for print, multimedia and events.
1/11/88 - 2/1/98

Senior Graphic Designer - Provide art direction, design and execution of graphics for multimedia deliverables that meet cost, quality and time line requirements of the client. Coach and develop team members. Secure, schedule and supervise additional resources. Screen and print software skills include: InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Flash, PowerPoint, Director, Sound Edit, MS Office Suite. Substitute Teaching - Secondary Experiences 3/87 1/88 Art Teacher - School Districts included District 211 and 15 (Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine & Fremd High Schools), Bloomington, Indiana High Schools. Educational Background:

Notable training at K&L Gates, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd and Andersen:
LMA Legal Marketing Assoc. AIGA - American Institute of Graphic Arts CS6 InDesign, Photoshop Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat Project Management The Science and Art of Effective Web Design Flash 1 and 11 (AACTT) PowerPoint Advanced Seybold Conference Annual attendance Managing Creative Services The Art of Coaching Team Leadership Through Supervision Creativity Workshop Effective Meetings Effective Communication Through Listening Employment Law Effective Presentations Taking Charge Controlling Time and Stress Group Problem Solving Continuous Improvement The Write Start Assertiveness Training Business of Enhancing Customer Service Mac Academy (Photoshop, Illustrator, Misc. Multimedia) ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) 3-D Web Workshop Internet + compatible software

BA degree: Art Education. STC, Associates in Commercial Graphics, Advertising and Design - (School of Technical Careers) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and Illinois. Major college courses: Fine Art, Art Education, photo retouching, technical drawing graphics, publication graphics, technical writing. Additional course work: Photography I and II, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois, American Academy of Art, Chicago, Illinois.

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