MARI ELIZA 499 Alabama St., Studio 316, San Francisco, CA 94110 San Francisco - 415-626-6141, cell 415-378-5487 mari@abazaar.com, (http://www.abazaar.com) Summary of Qualifications Over 10 years of experience producing exhibits working with legal support firms as a private contractor, with a specialty in PowerPoint and video productions Two years working as legal assistant to a patent attorney. Dedicated professional with 20 years experience in computer graphics, marketing and consulting in corporate and publishing environments Worked at InfoWorld on the transition from UNIX to Macintosh desktop publishing Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Extensive interview experience Comfortable working as a team member or taking a leadership position Appreciate challenges and learning opportunities Legal Work RICHARD E. PETERSON, Patent Attorney, and QUINTAL RESEARCH GROUP, INC.– (2009-ongoing) Started working as a  paralegal intern, continuing to work part time as a legal secretary/assistant, specializing in litigation graphics and web work. PROJECT ARTAUD CORPORATION – (2006-2009) Research and policy development at non-profit live/work artist organization as a board executive, and designing a thermal/PV solar installation. MORGENSTEIN JUBELIRER – (2006 freelance) 3-D and animations trial exhibits FTI, FULCRUM, and BECHTEL (1993-2000 freelance) Worked on various exhibits as a private contractor Marketing and Graphics Consultant MADRINA GROUP – (ongoing) Computer consultant on public art projects that expand environmental awareness in San Francisco Hunter Design Group - (2000-2008) Marketing and studio management POLIPOINT PRESS - (2006) Produced promotional DVD and book cover designs Designer/Art Director INFOWORLD - . (1988-1993) Established design formats for several product lines and service groups. Designed media kits and marketing tools. Worked on Unix, PC and Macintosh system integration. Received an Employee-of-the-Month Award, 11th Hour, and design awards. STORM TECHNOLOGY - (2000-2001) Designed logos, graphics and packages for Storm Technology, as they were introducing JPEG technology MAGIC PARTS - (1980-1988) Created an identity for the company, designed direct mail pieces, named the star product, Ruby Tubes, designed the packaging and worked on trade show exhibits that launched this very successful business Publicity/PR Consultant ARTSPAN – (2008) Photos and artist interviews for Open Studios 2007 PARADISE LOUNGE – (1998-2001) Publicity and promotions for the club and musicians BLUE MOOSE FILMS - (2204) Press Kits and releases for Christine Rose in efforts to obtain screenings and wider US distribution for “Liberty Bound” Promotional Images partial list of accounts by industry since 1980: MARCOM - Deloitte and Touche, Levi Strauss Co., Wells Fargo Bank, Bechtel, Compaq, Landor  AD AGENCIES - McCann-Erickson, McGould, Ketchum, the Corsi Agency LEGAL - FTI, Fulcrum, Morgenstein Jubelirer, and Bechtel COMPS AND STORYBOARDS - Addison Group, Group X, Emaginate, Miramar Studios EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS - The De Young Museum/Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco FASHION - CenaJane Designs, ReactiveWear, Cassia Appel ENTERTAINEMENT - Tommy D NOW, Certified Blues Band, Flipside Freddie, Paradise Lounge, Beat Records ARTISTS - Leslie Lowinger, Victor Cartagena, Beaux Artists, Computer Skills Lexis, Abicus Law, Tab3, CaseMap, TimeMap, Summation Print: Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Acrobat. Quark, Microsoft Office Media: PowerPoint, GoLive, LiveMotion, Premier, AfterEffects, FinalCut, DVD Studio Pro Education Paralegal studies at SFSU-CEL – Completed certificate program with high honors. B.F.A. in Graphic Design from the San Francisco Art Academy San Francisco City College studied graphics and film San Francisco Art Institute studied graphics design – Columbia exchange student USF in Tampa Florida Non-Profit Affiliations SFIndie Club, Film Arts Foundation, Project Artaud, Artspan, Madrina Group, 1Sky