Dave Mockaitis is an Adobe InDesign Certified Professional with an integral and organized approach to all aspects of print & digital communications - ideation, design, production, marketing and analytics. Highly skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite, Web Content Management and Email marketing applications (Squarespace, Wordpress, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, others).
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cultural Anthropology, 2002
Supporting Coursework in Art History and Visual Cultural Studies
Minor in Information Technology Studies
SKILLS
Languages HTML | CSS | Swift
Web WordPress | Wix | Weebly | Squarespace | Dreamweaver | Flash | Google Analytics
Print InDesign | Photoshop | Illustrator | Acrobat | Bridge | Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Google Docs
E-mail Marketing MailChimp | Constant Contact
EXPERIENCE
Strive Workplace Solutions - Portland, OR
Print Specialist (2021 - Present)
Project Management | Prepress | Graphic Design
Managed large print projects for B2B clients
Performed day-to-day upkeep and updates on websites
Optimized SEO and Google Analytics implementation
FedEx Office - Portland, OR
Lead Consultant (2020 - 2021)
Graphic Design | Production
Designed and produced custom print projects for a diverse group of customers
Managed projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, high energy environment with organization and attention to detail
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas – Nassau, Bahamas
Content Manager (2015 - Present)
Email Marketing | Web Management & Analytics
Updated, entered, and maintained WordPress web content and Google Analytics tracking
Manage email list and segmentation in Mailchimp
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies – Rhinebeck, NY
Staff Programs Creative Coordinator/Designer (2012 – 2018)
Graphic Design | Communication Management | Internal Communications
Designed and produced cross-format internal communications campaigns using Google Calendar, HTML, InDesign, WordPress, Photoshop, and Bridge in alignment with style and brand guidelines
Designed and created event communications space with InDesign and in-house resources
Taught WordPress to novice designers in 8-week courses annually
Avery Dennison – Leiden, Netherlands
Digital Communications Specialist (2010 – 2011)
Graphic Design | Web Management | Email Marketing
Performed advanced Google Analytics tracking and configuration for SEO marketing
Coded extensive redesign of international corporate multilingual site in HTML and CSS
Designed, delivered and analyzed email campaigns and digital marketing pieces
Aligned print and digital designs with brand guidelines in integrated marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite
Council for Economic Outreach / Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce – Gainesville, FL
Communications and Research Manager (2007 – 2010)
Graphic Design | Project Management | Web Management | Email Marketing
Designed, wrote, and produced digital and print communications
Proofread and edited cross-format marketing materials and social media campaigns
Managed multi-agency website redesign and collaborations with a variety of organizations and stakeholders
Created content and coordinated E-mail marketing campaigns in Constant Contact
Trained communications team on Adobe design applications and digital publishing
Beechler’s Printing Inc. – Gainesville, FL
Digital Prepress Operator (2006 – 2007)
Preflighted and coordinated designs and documents for publication with Quark, Adobe, Microsoft and Corel applications
Utilized and troubleshot AGFA direct-to-plate server and output technology
Designed and typeset publications for a variety of clients
Time-O-Matic – Danville, IL
Flash Designer (2003 – 2004)
Graphic Design | Project Management
Designed video animations, creating a custom vocabulary for LED video sign displays
Consulted on the design and layout of customer software application
Kinko’s – Champaign, IL
Senior Production Operator (2000 – 2003)
Coordinated digital and analog output
Implemented Adobe PDF workflow to efficiently multitask multiple projects
Utilized advanced file preparation techniques to efficiently streamline production
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Crisp Execution Award – Avery Dennison Leadership Team, July 2011
This award is given quarterly to a team that demonstrates remarkable performance. This particular recognition commemorates the execution of a complete redesign of an 1100-page international corporate site in eight languages with hand-coded HTML and CSS.
Google Analytics Individual Qualification – License 00424189, October 2010
Golden Image Award , August 2009
Awarded by the Florida Public Relations Association for planning & developing Netroots Rising: Grassroots Communications in a Digital Age, August 2009
Director of Electronic Media (2009-2010) Florida Public Relations Association, Gainesville Chapter
Coordinated E-mail and social media campaigns that attracted and retained membership while contributing to the organization being awarded 2010 Chapter of the Year
Designed collateral materials for Golden Image Award-winning professional development seminar on grassroots communications in the digital age in addition to helping with planning and coordination
Served as webmaster for Chapter site