melissa machulski

Creative Director I essentia creative I Freelance 
Wilmington, DE & Palm Springs, CA I 2012 - Current

• Built client relationships, art direction, concept, design, production, project management and administration.

Visiting Lecturer – Computer Graphics & Design 
UNSW Art and Design I Sydney, Australia 

• Designed and implemented graphic design course syllabi for first, through-to third year advanced students. 
• Curriculum ranged from introduction to the computer as a tool, to advanced courses using graphic design software. 

Art Director I Pulse Graphic Design I Sydney, Australia 

• Consulted with clients, designed, and produced final, ready-for-print artwork. Promotional pieces 
  ranged from logos, identities and brochures to booklets and newsletters.
• Consulted with clients such as Greenpeace and Amnesty International.

Melissa Machulski Design I Creative Director
Sydney, Australia/Wilmington, DE 

• Built client relationships, art direction, design, production, project management and administration.
• Implemented proofing system and procedural guidelines.

Interior Design Consultant I Ethan Allen 
Wilmington, DE 

• Established working relationship with customers while providing product knowledge
  and appropriate recommendations.
• Assisted customers in setting a realistic budget & project timeline.

Jewelry Design Assistant - Visual Display Designer 
Faulkner Sterling Design I Middletown, DE 

• Merchandised a unique display of jewelry & accessories for the showroom.
• Designed & produced distinctive and attractive jewelry.

Jewelry Designer I Owner/Creator I Mbellishes 
Middletown, DE 

• Crafted one-of-a-kind jewelry made from sterling silver, copper and other findings.
• Designed and produced all marketing materials, as well as visual displays for events.

Production/Art Director/Studio Manager I GDA Corporate Communications, Inc. I Wilmington, DE 

Promoted from Art Director to Production Director to Studio Manager

• Managed and mentored staff, while directing daily workflow and internal office procedures within the production/design department.
• Monitored the effectiveness of operations through quality control checks, use of forms, systems and daily communications with staff, proofreaders, clients, and vendors.
• Delivered high quality designs for clients such as Pfizer Animal Health, DuPont Merck and Zeneca Pharmaceuticals.

Master of Arts | Design | UNSW Art and Design | Sydney, Australia

Bachelor of Arts | Graphic Design, Minors: Fine Art & Marketing | Marymount University | Arlington, VA