Melissa Rothman

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Client-based graphic design work ranging from logo design to invitations and social media graphics. Portrait and product photography for marketing materials and websites.
SunSpin Media Marketing and Design Coordinator at SunSpin Media
July 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Design, preparation and finishing of digital and print materials for diverse clients. Assess social media statistics for optimal posting times. Monitor comments and interactions across multiple platforms. Maintain websites using WordPress and similar back-end tools. Create email newsletters. Interview and monitor interns, assessing progress and performance.
Associate Director, Marketing and Production at SunSpin Media
April 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Design, preparation and finishing of digital and print materials for various clients. Assess social media statistics, monitor interactions on multiple platforms, maintain websites, create newsletters, and oversee interns and performance.
Executive Editor at Your Health Wealth Happiness and Spirit
April 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Coordinated writers and content for SunSpin Media's in-house magazine. Placed content in the layout and edited as needed. Improved graphics and layout. Oversaw rebranding to include Spirit edition from September 2020 through February 2021.
Seasonal Marketing Manager at The BFLO Store
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Managed Instagram Stories for seasonal sales, planned and posted content; product photography for website and social media; collaborated with brand manager to gather content; added items to Shopify; tagged inventory and restocked shelves; designed store signs and displays; prepared social media, website, branding, and marketing proposals for future use.
Graphic Designer at Bee Group Newspapers
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Updated current ads and created spec ads for presenting to potential clients. Managed special shopper inserts, including updating ads and the layout of ads on the page.
Contract Graphic Designer at Bruckman Media
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Designing printed, digital, and social materials for various clients. Attend weekly meetings with clients for state of business updates. Take and edit photos for use on social media. Creating captions for social media. Taking meeting minutes.
Contract Graphic Designer / Social Media Manager at Social Moxie/ADG Communications (ADG acquisition of Social Moxie)
October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Managing and designing social media content and scheduling for multiple clients. Designing various printed materials. Regular client meetings to track progress. Daily design critiques with the design team to track progress.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Buffalo State College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Associate in Arts at Erie Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Asana Foundations
November 1, 2024 - January 6, 2026
HubSpot Academy - Social Media
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Education