Margarita Barry

Current

Creative Director at Detroit Design Lab
Publisher at It Girl Blog Network
President at HUES: Designers of Color

Graphic Designer at MargaritaBarry.com

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Past

Web Editor/Webmaster at CBS Radio
Graphic Designer at Michigan Business Review
Graphic Designer at Observer & Eccentric Newspapers

Web Consultant at Bowling Green State University
IT Help Desk Consultant at Bowling Green State University

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Education

Bizdom U
Bowling Green State University
College for Creative Studies

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Recommended

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Industry

Online Media

Margarita Barry’s Summary

Prior to working on the launch of my business in the Bizdom U program, I worked in media and design for such companies as CBS Radio, Michigan Business Review, and Gannet.

I first got involved in communications and multimedia in 1998 when I started printing my own zines and designing websites. As a pre-teen, I became Mudd Jeans online's first ever teen editor, and illustrated for the now defunct Airshop Catalog and PlanetKiki.com.

As a teen, I served as webmaster, cartoonist, and page editor for The Southfield Jay at Southfield High School, freelance writer for Latino U Magazine, The Obsidian at BGSU, Student Paths, and as webmaster for The Black Student Union at BGSU.

In 2004, I founded Tint Magazine and tintmagazine.com, a multicultural zine created to "Celebrate Women of Every Color." The zine went on to grow a dedicated following and received nods from the likes of Ellegirl Magazine, YPulse, Metro Times, and Crain's Detroit.

I currently work as the President of HUES: Designers of Color, publisher of I Am Young Detroit, and Creative Director of Detroit Design Lab.

I'm a graphic and web designer with up to date experience working in the latest Adobe products, and proficient in DHTML, CSS, and layout design for web. I have a specialty in working with Wordpress customizations and plugins, as well as social media design and marketing.

My journalism expertise is in writing for teen, women, African American, Latino, and multicultural markets. Specialty topics include pop culture, home decor, interior design, fashion design, celebrity culture, reality TV, entertainment, women's issues, Black issues, Latino issues, multicultural issues, race relations, Christianity, and faith.

I plan on continuing my career as a designer and writer for years to come. My ultimate goal is to bring Tint Magazine back as an online publication for young women. In the future I would like to expand Detroit Design Lab as a multimedia firm and open a fashion and decor shop.

Margarita Barry’s Specialties:

HTML, CSS, PHP, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Quark, Google Adsense, Google Adwords, Email Marketing, E-mail Campaign Design, Wordpress, Drupal, Search Engine Optimization, Interior Design, Multicultural Marketing, Pop Culture, Faith

Margarita Barry’s Experience

Creative Director

Detroit Design Lab

(Graphic Design industry)

July 2009 — Present (5 months)

• Develop innovative, creative visual experiences for clients.
• Manage and lead team of designers and developers.
• Present creative solutions to clients.
• Meet content goals with appealing visuals through art direction, technology and design.
• Works with developers, producers, marketers, outside agencies, photo editors, art directors and designers to deliver creative prototypes and final deliverables.
• Oversee all aspects of management related to the team, including hiring, training, career development and coaching.
• Responsible for Product design representation in accordance with branding and marketing campaigns.
• Develop proposed creative approaches and treatments that align with Detroit Design Lab strategy.
• Initiate and stimulate creative ideas for and from everyone involved in the creative process.
• Establish the artistic vision for all Detroit Design Lab products.
Publisher

It Girl Blog Network

(Online Media industry)

February 2009 — Present (10 months)

It Girl Blog Network, LLC is a growing new media service network featuring a growing list of topics and services. Our community is unique in that our writers cover interesting topics as well as provide innovative services to our partners and readers. Contact us for more information on advertising, partnerships, career and internship opportunities.
President

HUES: Designers of Color

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

March 2006 — Present (3 years 9 months)

• Lead and assist in brand development.
• Implement programs, apps, and tools to advance interest of members.
• Conduct research and develop market statistics.
• Publish newsletters and periodicals for distribution to members.
• Develop, organize, and maintain websites and social networks.
• Develop marketing strategies and campaigns to generate interest.
Graphic Designer

MargaritaBarry.com

(Graphic Design industry)

January 1999 — Present (10 years 11 months)

• Provide web development, graphic design, and social marketing services to clients throughout the Metro Detroit and beyond.
Web Editor/Webmaster

CBS Radio

(Broadcast Media industry)

May 2008 — September 2008 (5 months)

• Wrote and edited original content.
• Published original content using CMS.
• Edited photography, images, and video.
• Wrote code for CMS.
• Produced original graphics.
• Developed social media campaigns.
Graphic Designer

Michigan Business Review

(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)

January 2008 — May 2008 (5 months)

• Designed the layout for publications.
• Developed original graphics.
• Edited photos and images.
• Uploaded content and images to www.mlive.com.
• Designed and published e-mail campaigns.
• Created custom advertisements for clients.
Graphic Designer

Observer & Eccentric Newspapers

(Newspapers industry)

August 2006 — November 2007 (1 year 4 months)

• Designed the layout for specialty publications.
• Developed original graphics.
• Edited photos and images.
• Developed content and images for www.hometownlife.com.
• Created custom advertisements for clients.
Web Consultant

Bowling Green State University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)

• Developed original graphics.
• Edited photos and images.
• Uploaded content and images to BGSU.edu.
• Created Web pages using HTML and WYSIWYG software.
• Oversaw files and directories as assigned.
• Worked closely with ITS and the President's Office.
IT Help Desk Consultant

Bowling Green State University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

December 2003 — February 2006 (2 years 3 months)

• Gathered info from customers regarding problems with technology.
• Performed first level support functions.
• Referred unsolved issues to the appropriate area.
• Maintained status of tracking system.
• Researched ways to reduce frequency of specific problems.
• Developed and maintained excellent relationships.
• Designed IT manuals for students and faculty.

Additional Information

Margarita Barry’s Interests:

Detroit, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Blogging, Graphic Design, Fashion, Style, Vintage, Boho, Bohemian, Interior Design, Decor, Arts, Activism, Advertising, Fashion, Pop Culture, Multiculturalism, Diversity, Culture, Race Relations, Faith, Christianity, Commercial Art

Margarita Barry’s Groups:

HUES: Designers of Color, National Association of Black Journalists, Detroit Synergy, Bizdom U, Schoolcraft College, Detroit Young Professionals, World Journalism Institute