Graphics Specialist at National Geographic Magazine
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Graphics Specialist at National Geographic Magazine
- Past
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- Graphics Production Coordinator at National Geographic Magazine
- Information Graphics Editor at Atacama Stories
- Graphics Intern at Performance, Inc.
- Multimedia Intern at UNC Office of Development
- Education
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Mariel Furlong’s Summary
Visual journalist focusing in information graphics.
Mariel Furlong’s Specialties:
Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, Flash CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Maya 8
Mariel Furlong’s Experience
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Graphics Specialist
National Geographic Magazine
(Media Production industry)
August 2008 — Present (5 months)
My main duties include pitching, researching, and creating graphics for this 4.6 million-circulation publication. In addition, I manage print quality control for all art and graphics created by a 28-person staff, and participate in a 4-person team to test archiving technology and to design archive workflow for the magazine.
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Graphics Production Coordinator
National Geographic Magazine
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Publishing industry)
August 2006 — August 2008 (2 years 1 month)
I assisted in the production of information graphics and maps for National Geographic Magazine. Additionally, I worked as part of a 9-person team charged with analyzing the magazine production process for inefficiencies, implementing changes, and shortening workflow time by 50%. In conjunction, I trained a staff of 28 artists, cartographers, and designers in the use of new software and industry standards.
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Information Graphics Editor
Atacama Stories
(Educational Institution; Media Production industry)
May 2006 — June 2006 (2 months)
Helped produce Malofiej-award-winning documentary website about life in the Atacama Desert with a team from the UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication. All research gathering, conceptualizing, and execution occurred in just 5 weeks.
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Graphics Intern
Performance, Inc.
(Media Production industry)
January 2006 — May 2006 (5 months)
Assisted in catalog production. Responsible for color-correction and photography assistance.
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Multimedia Intern
UNC Office of Development
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Media Production industry)
May 2005 — September 2005 (5 months)
Created promotional materials for UNC's Student Giving campaign.
Mariel Furlong’s Education
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA, Journalism and Mass Communication, Graphics Concentration, 2002 — 2006
Additional Information
Mariel Furlong’s Websites:
Mariel Furlong’s Interests:
International travel, organizational development, flash, interactive graphics, bridging print and web, workflow management, and 3D modeling and animation.
Mariel Furlong’s Groups:
Society for News Design, Washington Humane Society, Jaycees.
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University of North Carolina School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Mariel Furlong’s Honors:
- Completion of National Geographic Research Certification Program
- The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Award for Special Achievement on Behalf of Those with Food Allergies
- Malofiej 2007 Competition: Bronze Award, atacamastories.org
- SND.ies 2007: Bronze Award, atacamastories.org
- Horizon Interactive Awards: Best of Category, atacamastories.org
- ONA Finalist: atacamastories.org
Mariel Furlong’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
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