VALERIEJOBE

www.vobecreative.com

EDUCATION

AWARDS &
RECOGNITION

Communication Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts

Digital Photographic Imaging, Minor
Texas State University San Marcos, Texas, May 2010
American Advertising Federation 2010 National Student Advertising Competition
Create an integrated marketing and advertising campaign for the national sponsor, State Farm Insurance,
in competition with other universities at district and national levels. Campaign planning required situation
analysis, primary research, creative strategy, promotions, public relations and media planning.
Texas State University San Marcos Creative Team

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

1st Runner-Up, Nationals

1st Place, District 10
Best Media Plan, District 10

Purchasing Manager | El Campo Refrigeration

Marketing / Graphic Designer | El Campo Refrigeration / subsidiary Kennedy Distributing Co.
Jan 2013Present | El Campo, Texas
ECR and KDC: develop strategic corporate identity to increase brand strength and recognition. Design
new company logo, marketing materials, outdoor advertising and web content.
Utilize QuickBooks to process sales orders, manage, track and audit inventory and create a database
for preventative maintenance service appointments on lease and sale equipment.
Provide administrative support including answering phones, filing, communicating with vendors and
providing customer service.

Office Manager / Marketing | Ecco Vino, LLC. (dba Vino Vero)

August 2011December 2012 | Houston, Texas

Utilize Acumatica accounting software to process payroll, manage accounts receivable, process stock
and sales orders, create invoices and statements, manage, track and audit inventory.
Ensure compliance with TABC rules and regulations, apply for all necessary COLAs for imported wine
and coordinate paperwork for overseas shipments.
Communicate regularly with all sales representatives in 5 Texas markets to ensure smooth transactions,
provide them with sales support.
Design wine labels for the companys in house charity wine brand Wine To The Rescue.
Development of company website layout and branding message.

Art Direction Intern | Lance Armstrong Foundation

AugustDecember 2009 | Austin, Texas

Develop and design core LIVESTRONG graphics, collateral and event materials while adhering to existing
standards for branding, style and quality.
Contribute and collaborate with LIVESTRONG creative and marketing departments and third-party
vendors during project meetings and press checks.

Journal Production Assistant | Landes Bioscience

June 2008December 2009 | Austin, TX

Maintain quick-turnaround and high attention to detail during preparation of manuscript and image
files for print production.
Collaborate with team on development of new logos and more efficient publication layouts for
redesign of all journals.

Vobe Creative (Freelance)

Graphic Designer / Photographer | Aug 2014Present | Gloseed Art

Graphic Designer | April 2011 | NoireNaturals.com
Contributing Photographer | JanMarch 2008 | Odic Force Magazine
Contributing Writer & Photographer | OctDec 2007 | Indie Volumes Magazine

valeriejobe@gmail.com | 469-855-0047