I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with extensive experience in developing and executing marketing materials, including corporate identities, advertising campaigns, websites, and print collateral with 27 years of experience. I have proven expertise in managing end-to-end production processes, from concept development to final execution, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all stages. I am recognized for quick turnaround times and precision in design, with a strong background in creating impactful visual content for my diverse clients in industries like B2B, non-profits, and small and large businesses. My proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid understanding of typography, layout design, and brand development is just what you are looking for. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams, effectively solving complex design challenges, and managing conflicts to maintain a positive and productive work environment; mentoring and improving team skills, contributing to the overall quality of design projects. I'm a mom of 3 boys, host exchange students for the last 3 school years, and serve as the vice chair on our school district's school committee. In my free time, I love to practice yoga, walk, ride bikes and motorcycles, read, and bake pies. --- **Employment and project experience** **Co-founder, President** Purple Pear Design _2002 - Present_ **Designer** White Rhino Productions _2000 - 2002_ **Designer** Staples, Inc. _1997 - 1999_

Purple Pear - Maro Hogan

I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with extensive experience in developing and executing marketing materials, including corporate identities, advertising campaigns, websites, and print collateral with 27 years of experience. I have proven expertise in managing end-to-end production processes, from concept development to final execution, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all stages. I am recognized for quick turnaround times and precision in design, with a strong background in creating impactful visual content for my diverse clients in industries like B2B, non-profits, and small and large businesses. My proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid understanding of typography, layout design, and brand development is just what you are looking for. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams, effectively solving complex design challenges, and managing conflicts to maintain a positive and productive work environment; mentoring and improving team skills, contributing to the overall quality of design projects. I'm a mom of 3 boys, host exchange students for the last 3 school years, and serve as the vice chair on our school district's school committee. In my free time, I love to practice yoga, walk, ride bikes and motorcycles, read, and bake pies. --- **Employment and project experience** **Co-founder, President** Purple Pear Design _2002 - Present_ **Designer** White Rhino Productions _2000 - 2002_ **Designer** Staples, Inc. _1997 - 1999_

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I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with extensive experience in developing and executing marketing materials, including corporate identities, advertising campaigns, websites, and print collateral with 27 years of experience. I have proven expertise in managing end-to-end production processes, from concept development to final execution, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all stages. I am recognized for quick turnaround times and precision in design, with a strong background in creating impactful visual content for my diverse clients in industries like B2B, non-profits, and small and large businesses. My proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid understanding of typography, layout design, and brand development is just what you are looking for. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams, effectively solving complex design challenges, and managing conflicts to maintain a positive and productive work environment; mentoring and improving team skills, contributing to the overall quality of design projects.

I’m a mom of 3 boys, host exchange students for the last 3 school years, and serve as the vice chair on our school district’s school committee. In my free time, I love to practice yoga, walk, ride bikes and motorcycles, read, and bake pies.


Employment and project experience

Co-founder, President Purple Pear Design
2002 - Present

Designer White Rhino Productions
2000 - 2002

Designer Staples, Inc.
1997 - 1999

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Skills

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Logo
Adobe InDesign
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Poster
Br
Branding
Le
Letterhead
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Experience Level

Logo
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Poster
Expert
Branding
Expert
Letterhead
Expert
Banner
Expert
Brochure
Expert
Flyer
Expert
Business Card
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Catalogue
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
T-shirt Design
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Postcard
Expert
Book Cover
Expert
Google Drive
Expert
Icon
Intermediate
Illustration
Intermediate
Squarespace
Intermediate
Advert Design
Intermediate
Adobe Dreamweaver
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Massachusetts
November 6, 2024 - May 1, 1993
Resource Economics degree; two years as a Fine Arts Major
Coursework in Graphic Design at Northeastern University
January 15, 1994 - April 30, 1994
Certificate in Computer Graphic Design and Prepress at Clark University
January 15, 1997 - April 30, 2025
Intensive 300-hour program focused on advanced graphic design concepts and technologies

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction
    uniE621 Poem and Artist Book
    During the pandemic, the client had spent many hours creating artwork on his computer in Pages along with writing 3-line poems. He wanted a book created for these poems and pieces of art. The 132 page book with a black/white/red theme was designed in InDesign. Pages with the poems had a typography map in the background, each one slightly different throughout, with the artwork interspersed. Since these artwork pieces were done in Pages, they needed to be cleaned up in Pages, saved as PDFs, and then placed into InDesign. Sometimes work needed to be done in Photoshop. graphicdesigner book artistbook https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE613 Non-profit brand projects
    I have been working with the Maynard Education Foundation (MEF) since 2018. During that time, I have created a brand guide, annual reports, posters, flyers, banners, digital banners, advertising, and logos. These projects have been done in the Adobe Creative Suite. Most recently, I majorly updated the design of their annual report, posters for their Spring Celebration, and their major yearly fundraiser logo, flyer, banner, and advertisement. logo flyer poster graphicdesign advertising banners digitalbanner branddesign https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE613 Dreaming Public Art Proposal Project
    I worked with the Executive Director of ArtSpace Maynard (a non-profit) to come up with 14 public art proposals for the Town of Maynard to consider. This project was designed in Adobe InDesign; photos were manipulated in Photoshop to include suggested artwork installations around town; graphics were designed in Illustrator to be brought into both Photoshop and InDesign to enhance the photos and layout of the piece. 12-page booklet. graphicdesign marketing booklet storytelling artdirector https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE613 Garden Mates Brand Design
    My client, Garden Mates, a high-end landscape designer, asked for a redesign of her logo that I did back in 2007, along with new business cards and a redesigned website. The logo and business cards were done in Illustrator. The website, along with her email address, was moved to Squarespace. Adobe Photoshop was used to straighten and color correct photos. Previously, I had done truck graphics for the client, which will be updated with the new logo/graphics (done in Illustrator) soon. logo logodesign businesscards website truckgraphics branddesign https://www.twine.net/signin