What is a visual bon vivant, you ask?
I knew you wanted to know. As a visual bon vivant I bring sharp focus to your branding goals for marketing your
business, service, or product with a keen eye and one clear voice. A lifelong artist, I approach projects with
creative flair, balancing color, images, font, and story. As an accomplished business person I know what it means
to deliver a clear, concise message to your audience. This combination of business savvy and creativity is very
powerful... not to be underestimated. Invest in this significant aspect of your business plan, increase your ROI and
inspire brand loyalty!
I knew you wanted to know. As a visual bon vivant I bring sharp focus to your branding goals for marketing your
business, service, or product with a keen eye and one clear voice. A lifelong artist, I approach projects with
creative flair, balancing color, images, font, and story. As an accomplished business person I know what it means
to deliver a clear, concise message to your audience. This combination of business savvy and creativity is very
powerful... not to be underestimated. Invest in this significant aspect of your business plan, increase your ROI and
inspire brand loyalty!
I am a team player and thrive on the power of collaboration. My professional training (Art Center College of Design)
taught me to draw ideas and concepts when words are not enough. Remaining calm and centered in brainstorming
meetings and under tight deadlines always makes a lasting impression, making me uniquely qualified to provide you
with the kind of creative support you seek, independently, or on your team.
taught me to draw ideas and concepts when words are not enough. Remaining calm and centered in brainstorming
meetings and under tight deadlines always makes a lasting impression, making me uniquely qualified to provide you
with the kind of creative support you seek, independently, or on your team.
Please feel free to contact me if you have a project you would like to discuss, or just to say hello!
I would like that very much.
I would like that very much.
Looking Forward,
Michelle
Michelle
RESUME
OBJECTIVE
To offer my experience and talents in graphic design, branding, marketing, web design, advertising,
social media, illustration, and business, in order to provide you with professional and creative support.
To offer my experience and talents in graphic design, branding, marketing, web design, advertising,
social media, illustration, and business, in order to provide you with professional and creative support.
CORE COMPETENCIES
graphic design branding marketing
website design email campaigns social media
print and digital copy writing collaboration
graphic design branding marketing
website design email campaigns social media
print and digital copy writing collaboration
GRAPHIC DESIGN, BRANDING, MARKETING
Owner, Michelle Vidro Graphic Design 2000 to present
Full service graphic design studio offering extensive graphic design, web design,
social media, IT and administrative support
Owner, Michelle Vidro Graphic Design 2000 to present
Full service graphic design studio offering extensive graphic design, web design,
social media, IT and administrative support
Recent graphic design, branding, and marketing projects include:
Marinscapes; logo, branding, sales sheets, invitation, save the date, tickets, sponsor inserts,
advertising (print and online), postcards, posters, bus banners, signage, menu card, Gala program
PopSecret (for Buckelew Programs); event logo, branding, sales sheets, postcard
Buckelew Programs; letterhead, remittance envelope, information and hotline cards,
Connections of Hope; website and logo
Trust Your Instincts; book covers and title pages for children’s books
Terra Firma Gallery; social media, email blasts, in store and online graphics
Dog & Pony Show; website
NAWBO Woman's Leadership Conference; installation
Teri Cundall; website
Transformative Advertising Project; website, social media, marketing
Marin Jewelers Guild; website, branding, advertising, social media
Wild Garden Farm; logo development, branding, marketing
Marconi Conference Center; graphic design
Meeshka Jewelry Design; website, branding, marketing, social media
Marinscapes; logo, branding, sales sheets, invitation, save the date, tickets, sponsor inserts,
advertising (print and online), postcards, posters, bus banners, signage, menu card, Gala program
PopSecret (for Buckelew Programs); event logo, branding, sales sheets, postcard
Buckelew Programs; letterhead, remittance envelope, information and hotline cards,
Connections of Hope; website and logo
Trust Your Instincts; book covers and title pages for children’s books
Terra Firma Gallery; social media, email blasts, in store and online graphics
Dog & Pony Show; website
NAWBO Woman's Leadership Conference; installation
Teri Cundall; website
Transformative Advertising Project; website, social media, marketing
Marin Jewelers Guild; website, branding, advertising, social media
Wild Garden Farm; logo development, branding, marketing
Marconi Conference Center; graphic design
Meeshka Jewelry Design; website, branding, marketing, social media
Owner, Meeshka Jewelry Designs 2000 to present
Jewelry design and fabrication studio: wholesale and retail, administration
www.meeshka.net
Jewelry design and fabrication studio: wholesale and retail, administration
www.meeshka.net
Marin Jewelers Guild 2013 to present
In addition to creating and selling handmade jewelry, my responsibilities also include website design
and maintenance, e-commerce, social media, marketing and advertising, computer and business
administration support
In addition to creating and selling handmade jewelry, my responsibilities also include website design
and maintenance, e-commerce, social media, marketing and advertising, computer and business
administration support
Illustration
Promotional, editorial and advertising illustration, locally and nationally
Promotional, editorial and advertising illustration, locally and nationally
Marin Independent Journal
News artist
News artist
Madison Avenue, New York City
I cut my teeth on Madison Avenue in NYC working for advertising agencies, graphic design studios,
magazines and newspapers
I cut my teeth on Madison Avenue in NYC working for advertising agencies, graphic design studios,
magazines and newspapers
SKILLS
• Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Web Design: WordPress expert. Create and maintain websites. Big Commerce, Dreamweaver, FTP
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MailChimp, Vertical Response, MailChimp, Pinterest, iContact, HootSuite
• MS Office: Powerpoint, Word, Excel
• Graphic Arts and Design: layout, design, typography, production (concept to creation)
• Jewelry: design, creation, metalsmithing and fabrication, production oversight
• Art: painting, drawing, mosaics, ceramics, color theory
• Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Web Design: WordPress expert. Create and maintain websites. Big Commerce, Dreamweaver, FTP
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MailChimp, Vertical Response, MailChimp, Pinterest, iContact, HootSuite
• MS Office: Powerpoint, Word, Excel
• Graphic Arts and Design: layout, design, typography, production (concept to creation)
• Jewelry: design, creation, metalsmithing and fabrication, production oversight
• Art: painting, drawing, mosaics, ceramics, color theory
EDUCATION
Art Center College Of Design; Pasadena, CA
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design and Illustration
Art Center College Of Design; Pasadena, CA
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design and Illustration
Lane Community College; Eugene, OR
Associate Degree, and Graphic Design Certificate
Associate Degree, and Graphic Design Certificate
OTHER INTERESTS
Playing music; guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, djembe, dun dun, and flute. None of them extremely well,
but well enough to have a good time. Aspiring mandolin player.
Playing music; guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, djembe, dun dun, and flute. None of them extremely well,
but well enough to have a good time. Aspiring mandolin player.