Independent Graphic Design Professional
Phoenix, Arizona Area
- Current
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- Jewelry Designer at Michaela Nastasia (Sole Proprietorship)
- Artist at The Art of Michaela Nastasia (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Co-Owner at TheDarkTower.Net
- Creator and Public Relations at PalaverCon
- Webmistress/Book Design/Marketing/Promotions at Donald M. Grant Publisher, Inc.
- Promoter at The Art of Jean-Pierre Targete
- Multi-media video Production at EarthLink Networks Inc.
- 2D Character Design at Adrenalin Entertainment
- Video Editor / Cover Design at PurrfectProductions
- Publisher at Martyr Press
- Publisher at Fashionation
- Education
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- Westfield State College
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Michaela Nastasia’s Summary
Unique and versatile Web/Graphic Designer seeks company or project that will allow me to wield my skills in design, publishing, marketing, promotion and event planning. As a freelancer for over 15 years I have amassed knowledge from multiple disciplines, synergized to produce the many projects I have developed over the years.
Michaela Nastasia’s Specialties:
Boosted clients into the 21st Century with interactive, e-commerce enabled websites utilizing Web 2.0 apps.
Increased company revenues and the earning power of individuals with improved design and promotion
Spearheaded live events that highlight celebrity/fan conviviality
Michaela Nastasia’s Experience
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Jewelry Designer
Michaela Nastasia (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Arts and Crafts industry)
July 2002 — Present (7 years 5 months)
Creator of crowns, headpieces, tiaras and other jewelry in sterling silver, Swarovski crystal, semi-precious stones, pearls and antlers.
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Artist
The Art of Michaela Nastasia (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Fine Art industry)
July 1992 — Present (17 years 5 months)
Self taught Fantasy / Sci-Fi painter.
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Co-Owner
TheDarkTower.Net
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
April 2005 — November 2007 (2 years 8 months)
Owner and Administrator
Largest and longest running online Stephen King forum
TASKS
Coordinated activities, monitored discussions, drafted and enforced legal and ethical practices
Created a promotional campaign for the books utilizing the vast membership
Future plans: Establish this forum as the outlet and promotional vehicle for related products
Future plans: Production of collectible items related to The Dark Tower series
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Planned PalaverCon with volunteers from the forum
Membership steadily increased from 10,000 to 21,000 during my tenure as lead admin -
Creator and Public Relations
PalaverCon
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
July 2005 — July 2005 (1 month)
The first and only convention for “The Dark Tower” Series by Stephen King
TASKS
Designed a reservation enabled web page for the event
Secured the venue and negotiated hotel rooms at discount rates
Sold booth space to vendors, invited and hosted celebrity guests Solicited and obtained donations from publishing companies, authors and artists
Designed gift bags containing information and promotional materials for attendees
Organized and set up an art show with live demonstrations
Created and scheduled panel discussions, interactive events and awarded prizes
Promoted the event in the horror, publishing, collectible community
Led a staff of volunteers
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Brought in $5000 in book sales for Donald M. Grant Publisher during the event
Original art produced by guest artists at PalaverCon valued at $32,000 -
Webmistress/Book Design/Marketing/Promotions
Donald M. Grant Publisher, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
July 1999 — July 2005 (6 years 1 month)
Board Secretary, Web & Book Design, Public Relations
Specialty Press sci-fi, fantasy and horror
TASKS
Marketed, promoted and provided sales of merchandise to retail and wholesale customers
Travel to trade shows, design and deployment of display booth Developed an e-commerce enabled web site which included original graphics and product photography
Designed and implemented a MySQL/PHP CMS integrated with 3rd party shipping software
Oversaw shipping and receiving
Created layout and design for books, catalogs and promotional materials
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Increased order fulfillment by 50%
Achieved a $37,000 yearly savings by streamlining office staff
Recovered $250,000 in “dead stock” by implementing new sales campaigns
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Promoter
The Art of Jean-Pierre Targete
(Privately Held; Myself Only; Publishing industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year )
Promotion for artist included creation of web page, live chats, convention appearances, sales of work in secondary markets.
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Multi-media video Production
EarthLink Networks Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Internet industry)
1997 — 1998 (1 year )
Independent contract work for Earthlink's "getting started" CD tutorials.
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2D Character Design
Adrenalin Entertainment
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)
1996 — 1996 (less than a year)
2D Character design for video games
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Video Editor / Cover Design
PurrfectProductions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
1995 — 1995 (less than a year)
Edited video and designed video covers for actresses/models Monique Gabrielle, Julie Strain, Linnea Quigley, and Rhonda Shear.
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Publisher
Martyr Press
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
1992 — 1994 (2 years )
Independent Comic Book Publisher
Titles included: Carmiddeon, Blue Ice, Temptress -
Publisher
Fashionation
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
1991 — 1992 (1 year )
Lifestyles magazine featuring local designers, artists and musicians. Columns included book, movie, restaurant and wine reviews.
Michaela Nastasia’s Education
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Westfield State College
none , art, broadcasting , 1987 — 1988
Attended 87-88. Concentration Art and Radio.
- Activities and Societies:
- Radio
Additional Information
Michaela Nastasia’s Websites:
Michaela Nastasia’s Interests:
RUSH, Gardening, Event planning, Green building, Travel, Hermitic pursuits
Michaela Nastasia’s Groups:
NH Master Gardener
Conservation Commission Hampton Falls, NH 2000 - 2004
Michaela Nastasia’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
