mary paschentis

Philosophy: Be part of the solution

With over seven years experience in digital, print, events and communications, I’ve led creative solutions through to delivery for small and large clients including TCS, Pfizer, Kellogg’s, datalynx, Novartis, Carlson Rezidor and Ford UK.

I’m a firm believer that crafting the right process is part of the solution upon which the successful delivery of a project and the smooth running of a team relies upon.

I have great expertise in print and digital production and I have managed creative communications briefs and turned them into successful solutions for our clients. In addition to high attention to detail and a very successful track record of delivering projects on time and on budget, I also managed a large team of permanent and freelancers while managing the client throughout the whole life-cycle of the project.

marypaschentis.com • m.paschentis@gmail.com • +44 (0)7895250708

software

Id Ai Ps Dw iOS

technical skills

Graphic DesignWeb DesignUX/UI designEmail NewslettersVideo and StoryboardingPresentation design and templatingPrint Production ManagementBasic HTML/CSSSEO and analytics

ManageMent skills

Project management (Waterfall/Agile)Team managementResource ManagementCreative direction Client liaisonRelationship management

Personal skills

Process buildingGuidelines setting and applicationTeam leadership and motivationCommunication Agency and supplier negotiationTime managementEfficient multi-taskingSelf-motivated skills development

Ba (hons) in graphic Design, UEL

agile Management Certification (in training)

Avid Valyrian novice

Smoothest peanutbutter

spreader

hoBBies

langUages

eDUcation

Certificate in Project Management, APM

Ma in Design Management, LCC

Fluent in english and greek

Proficient in french

Latin dancing

Cooking (WARNING:

I’m a feeder!)

cycling + Tabata Pro

Aspiring Aunt of the

century

inVolVe • stUDio Manager (Jan 2015 - Present)

INVOLVE is a values driven engagement agency that transforms company culutre and creates brand engagement through live involving experiences, delivering award-winning conferences and events, digital, design, video and animation work.

I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the creative studio of over 20 permanent and freelance designers, illustrators, video producers and digital experts. Gate-keeper for resourcing, team management, scheduling, project cycle, guideline adherence and print output.

Some of my proudest achievements during my time at involve include:

• Scoping, planning, tracking and delivering over 90% of the company’s projects with over three million turnover

• Created a bespoke process using a digital platform to enable team and supplier collaboration for print production, which maximised quality check points and minimised output errors

• Established a process for studio members to collaborate, receive briefs and track workflow while maximising efficiency, improving quality of output and communication

• Streamlined the pitching process by creating a library of assets, case studies for all projects and a PPT template along with trainning that was shared with the team

• Constantly explored ways to improve print production with the latest, most cost effective solutions

• Reduced studio costs by 30% within my first 3-months by streamlining freelance bookings with advance planning with the wider team and monitoring spending

• Driver for continuous self and team improvement and awarded for continuously living the company’s values (Working as a Team, Pioneering, Passionate about Effectiveness, Making work Fun and Radiating Positive Energy)

• Helped retain a major client by absorbing digital skills, introduced a way-of-working and nurtured globally based client relationships

lysis*, creatiVe coMMUnication solUtions • foUnDer (aPr 2016)

Lysis* is my personal creative business that helps companies form their communications vision, create strategies and produce engaging creative communications that represent the company’s mission and culture.

Building creative communication solutions for my clients’ digital presence, print materials and publications as well as producing comms and materials for events. Built the messaging and identity for tech, consumer and leisure clients in addition to planning and managing their comms.

Delivering thoroughly thought-through concepts supported by strong messaging building leading to high quality production and successful completion measured by positive post-project results.

BUrson-Marsteller • Designer + stUDio Manager (aPr 2011 - Dec 2014)

Burson-Masteller is one of the world’s leading PR and communication agencies handling communications for technology, corporate, consumer, public affairs and healthcare clients.

Started as Jr. Designer, quickly took on studio assistance responsibilities such as print management, project planning and scheduling. Progressed to a combined Designer and PR Executive role where I solely managed projects from creative concept to successful delivery while managing the client journey.

Secured tier 1 coverage for top brands and clients by enhancing the communications plans with my creative execution, managed PR events both on the creative and communication sides and was assigned all social media plan and monitoring for all consumer clients. I increasingly took on studio administration responsibilities and managed resourcing, studio project management, art directing, pitching, global client liaison and relationship building.

notsqUare • Jnr Designer + stUDio assistant (JUn 2007, Jan + JUl 2008)

Handled the studio’s workflow and created schedules during project briefings. Took ownership of design projects working alongside the Creative Director, collaborated with the Head of Digital and technically assisted in creating websites. Helped plan and curate an exhibition project, conducted a venue review and created a small scale model to help with client reviews and print production.

* References available upon request eXPerience

tm FOrUm EVEnt

datalynx, the human IT company and PREDICTA, the big data analytics experts joined forces and attended the TM FORUM expo in Nice.

I collaborated with both teams to create original content to describe the joint offering and created a bespoke look/feel that was applied on the booth backdrop, desk and brochure.

An important part of our presentation was our booth and the corresponding brochure. Your work, your design really impressed me and I just wanted to thank you for all the effort you put into it. A big thank you to you and everybody involved.serge r. MeyerChairman & CEO

prEDictA S.A.

PREDICTA, an IBM Premier partner is a big data and analytics company providing integrated analytical solutions.

We have worked together to strengthen the company’s messaging and look/feel.

BROCHURE

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BACKDROP PULL UP BANNERWorking with Lysis for all our communication and marketing initiatives is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. You always respond with innovative creative ideas, on each and every one of our demanding requests, born out of intensive research and deep understanding of our ‘niche’ expertise’.Ioanna KoutrouvisCEO

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