Brenda Kato

Current

Projects Manager & Web Design at Newtek Business Services

Past

Social Networks Manager at Art-Trope
Art Director - Web at Pro Design Labs
Art Director at SkyeTec

Art Director at Emergency Debt Relief
Senior Graphic Specialist at Logistic Services International
Art Director at Digital Chemistry (Sole Proprietorship)
Art Director at Wizard Studios
Art Director at Paxson Communications
Animator at JHT Multimedia
Animator at Logistic Services International

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Education

Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Ringling School of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design

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Brenda Kato’s Summary

I have a broad range of experience within corporate marketing, video production, and agency settings. I excel in a professional team environment that nurtures creativity, fosters collaborative inspiration, encourages excellence and promotes growth. I work well with clients and co-workers, take projects from concept to completion, meet quick turn-around times while maintaining quality. I have a thorough understanding of best practices in web design and user interface/information architecture conventions. I have in-depth knowledge of typography, page/screen layout, composition and color theory. A broad understanding of the web and associated technologies and proficiency with a range of appropriate software tools. I manage departmental workflow and have strong decision-making skills. I face each new challenge with my creative talent and experience and welcome the opportunity to learn new skills. I have used all media outlets (print, broadcast, collateral, web, direct mail, outdoor, trade shows, events) to develop successful marketing/advertising campaigns. My diverse background with small and large corporate business practices, web and networking technologies help me understand a company’s needs. I establish and maintain excellent relationships with all levels of the organizational structure, clients, vendors, and contractors.

Brenda Kato’s Specialties:

Adobe Creative Suite CS2 (PhotoShop, ImageReady, Illustrator, InDesign) Quark Xpress, Macromedia Studio MX (Dreamweaver, Flash, ActionScript 2, Contribute 2, Fireworks), HTML, Joomla, Mambo, Google Analytics, Adwords, Adsence, Web Trends, Microsoft IE, Netscape, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Office:(Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher, Project, Visio), Adobe Production (After Effects, Premier), 3D Studio Max, Swift 3D

Brenda Kato’s Experience

Projects Manager & Web Design

Newtek Business Services

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; NEWT; Financial Services industry)

2007 — Present (2 years )

• Manage 200+ websites and three web designers
• Dreamweaver, DHTML, Flash, Text Wragler, Cyberduck etc.
• Front-end programming and design knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of Web Standards
• Understanding of User Interface design and the principles of good usability
• Demonstrated creative excellence in solving layout and technical challenges
• A working knowledge of the principles with content management systems (“CMS”)
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with team members, as well as management and employees at all levels within the organization
• Keep estimates, documentation, and timekeeping up to date
• Accurately provide work estimates and deliver projects on schedule
• Art Direction for print collateral
• Assist with proposals and presentations
Social Networks Manager

Art-Trope

(Design industry)

2009 — 2009 (less than a year)
Art Director - Web

Pro Design Labs

(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

March 2004 — August 2007 (3 years 6 months)

• Design and PM for all marketing collateral for a small marketing firm
• Art Direction and graphic design for print collateral
• User Interface design and flash animation for interactive media
• Meet with clients to access marketing needs
• Assist with proposals and presentations
Art Director

SkyeTec

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Environmental Services industry)

November 2004 — May 2007 (2 years 7 months)

• Design all marketing collateral for a mid-size indoor environmental company
• User Interface design, flash animation, graphics and content management for web
• Manage corporate website, sister sites, landing pages, and banner ads
• Assist SEO, PPC, lead generation and affiliate marketing projects
• Print collateral design: corporate ID, sales brochures, newsletters, postcards
• Assist all corporate presentations, Power Point, video and audio production
• Manage the creation of design artifacts such as creative briefs and mock-ups
• Maintain consistency of creative elements
• Accountable for deliverables and overall quality and design consistency
• Support outsourced production teams in their work processes, as applicable
• Contribute to the standardization and streamlining of creative team processes
• Meet with Marketing, PR, Sales, IT, Vendors to access business needs
• Selection of Trade Show booth system and design of booth graphics
Art Director

Emergency Debt Relief

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)

June 2003 — March 2004 (10 months)

• Design all marketing collateral for a mid-size indoor environmental company
• User Interface Design, flash animation, graphics and content management for website
• Manage corporate website, sister sites, landing pages, and banner ads
• Assist SEO, PPC, lead generation and affiliate marketing projects
• Print collateral design: corporate identity package, sales brochures, newsletters, postcards
• Assist all corporate Power Point presentations, video production, and audio production
Senior Graphic Specialist

Logistic Services International

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Defense & Space industry)

September 2001 — September 2002 (1 year 1 month)

• User Interface Design for USA NAVY interactive courseware
• Production of 3D animation, and Flash ActionScript
• Lead Project Artist: Manage multiple designers on project
• Responsible for training designers on project
• Manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
• Disseminate information and delegated responsibilities for contract projects
Art Director
Digital Chemistry (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Marketing and Advertising industry)

March 2000 — September 2001 (1 year 7 months)

• Design and coordinate the production of storyboards, graphics, 3D animation, and user interfaces for interactive projects
• Production of 3D animation, and Flash ActionScript
• User Interface Design and content management for company's website
• Manage project contractors/designers
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and placement of contractors
• Responsible for contract negotiations for sales and service
• Disseminate information and delegated responsibilities for contract projects
Art Director

Wizard Studios

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Events Services industry)

March 1999 — March 2000 (1 year 1 month)

• Design of all marketing materials for large themed event company
• Create multimedia presentations for our client’s corporate events
• Prepare visualizations for clients with storyboards and illustrations of props and decor
• Part of the Wizard creative team responsible for conception of themed event
• Provide marketing support for all Wizard subsidiary companies
• Convert client's logos to vector for custom gobos
• Art Direction for fabrication & painting of props, tradeshow booths, hard sets and décor
Art Director

Paxson Communications

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; PAX; Broadcast Media industry)

October 1997 — October 1998 (1 year 1 month)

• PaxNet's first live Talk Show, Live Link
• Design of show identity: logo, open, bumpers and interior elements
• Design of nightly show graphics
• Managed two production artists and one editor
• Responsible for training designers on project
• Manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
• Disseminate information and delegated responsibilities for creative team
Animator

JHT Multimedia

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Media Production industry)

1994 — September 1997 (3 years )

• Develop USA Military interactive courseware and corporate clients
• Art Direction, graphic design and storyboards for video production
• Design graphics, 3D animation, 2D vector animation and User Interface Design for interactive products
• Lead Project Artist: Manage multiple designers on project
• Responsible for training designers on project
• Manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
• Disseminate information and delegated responsibilities for contract projects
Animator

Logistic Services International

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Defense & Space industry)

December 1992 — December 1994 (2 years 1 month)

• Design graphics, 3D animation, 2D vector animation and User Interface Design for interactive products
• Production of 3D animation, and Flash ActionScript
• Develop interactive courseware for USA NAVY
• Lead Project Artist: Manage multiple designers on project
• Responsible for training designers on project
• Manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
• Disseminate information and delegated responsibilities for contract projects

Brenda Kato’s Education

Florida Community College at Jacksonville

BA , English, Math, Social Studies , 1992 — 1994
Ringling School of Art and Design

1989 — 1991
Savannah College of Art and Design

Graphic Design , Illustration , 1988 — 1989