Monique Cousineau
3410 Prescher Pointe, Bloomington, IL 61704 • 309-453-4139

EXPERIENCE
BlackLight Studios
01/2002 - Present
From corporate to art sites, from web to print and from design to art direction.
I have clients in Boston, Annapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York and Tampa.
Projects include brand identity design, website design, project and event management,
and photography.

Curl Corporation
08/2000 - 09/2001
Cambridge, MA
Senior Designer / Art Director
"The Curl™ content language combines layout, scripting and programming capabilities in one integrated environment." Worked with the Creative Director on the Application Development Environment Interface design, including the logic and graphics of the navigation system for this web-based programming language. Designed brand identity graphics for inclusion in the corporate website as well as the company's collateral materials, tradeshows, and apparel. Additionally, developed branded templates for white papers, powerpoint presentations and other print and web based projects.

FS Productions
01/2000 - 12/2001 - Boston, MA
Art Director / Principal
Managed a group of artists, photographers, web designers and programmers. Responsibilities included sales and marketing, web and print design. Clients: TMF Management (financial services consultant), Harvard Clinical Research Institute, CDAC Clinical Research, EventFull Promotions (Promoters for major sporting events).

Virtual Village Communication Services
06/1995 - 12/1999 - Clinton Massachusetts
Art Director
Web designer in partnership with Creative Director; responsible for marketing and account management, vendors and outside services. Worked with the Area Chamber of commerce on local activities and events planning, designed and produced marketing and advertising materials.

BankBoston, N.A FLEET
01/1992 - 12/1999 - Waltham, MA
Art Director
Project and team managed design group responsible for the development of Graphical User Interface for the animated touch-screen ATMs. Supervised all aspects of the project including the design and production of 2- and 3D graphics from inception to roll-out. Additional responsibilities as the Art Director included art and photo direction for various large campaigns for in-branch merchandising. Designed and produced collateral and direct marketing materials including Annual Reports, catalogs, brochures and newsletters, and product packaging materials for the Business Groups.

Irma S. Mann, Strategic Marketing, Inc.
08/1989 - 08/1991 - Boston, MA
Graphic Designer
Designed and produced collateral materials for the hospitality industry, including brochures, ads, menus, newsletters, calendars and direct mail campaigns.

Corey McPherson Nash
06/1988 - 09/1991 - Watertown, MA
Contract designer. Designed logos and produced comps for presentations, package design, illustrations, and mechanicals.

Clifford Selbert Design
01/1988 - 03/1988 - Cambridge MA
Contract designer. Produced mechanicals, logo designs and color thermal illustrations for technical books.

EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Boston US-Massachusetts
09/1984 – 06/1987 - Associate Degree
Course included creative and concept work, typography, book package and poster design, corporate identity, photography, design and color theory, and mechanicals.

 

Objective:
In considering the time I have spent as a manager, art director, photographer, designer and entrepreneur, the most exciting moments have been when my creative work, or my role as a team manager, has caused someone to look beyond their usual perception of themselves to realize untapped talent or to see themselves as more worthwhile individuals.

I would welcome the opportunity to employ my design and interpersonal skills to the benefit of an organization whose overall goals I believe in and to the benefit of those with whom I am privileged to share in the creative process.