Jay Schwartz


Marketing, Presentation and Graphics Professional
specializing in the financial and creative industries
with 15 years experience in:
Project Development and Management Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design

Results-oriented manager and designer with a proven track record integrating management philosophy and creative perspective to create compelling presentations used to increase productivity, develop projects and foster innovation

QUALIFICATIONS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access 97/2000, Windows 98/NT, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker & Acrobat, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks & Flash, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, QuarkXPress, Corel Draw & Photopaint, MapInfo, Intuit Quickbooks, Filemaker Pro, Lotus Notes, Documentum/PC Docs

EXPERIENCE
JPMorgan Chase (Consultant via Tiger Information Systems)
New York, NY
2000 – Present

Graphic/Digital Media Designer
Design and produce marketing materials.
*Work with business leaders and investment bankers to create the most effective media for their needs, including; brochures, print and electronic presentations, newsletters, posters, e-vites and internet/intranet sites
*Work with marketing executives to enhance and enforce JPMorgan’s corporate brand via development of corporate graphics and templates

Work Flow Facilitator/Graphics Consultant
*Managed three operators in development and production of pitch presentations for investment banking clients.
*Tracked and prioritized multiple projects simultaneously through the presentation center
*Successfully implemented unification of presentation standards during $450 million acquisition of The Beacon Group and $33 billion purchase of J.P. Morgan
*Maintained “Project Tracking System” database for management and billing purposes
*Established and managed three person help desk support operation

Five Easy Pieces, Inc.
National
1995 – 2000

Principal/Producer
Keyboardist, lyricist, creator and developer of pop music band.
*Secured $1 million recording contract with MCA/Universal Records
*Produced, wrote and recorded two albums and several singles for films including “American Pie” and “Mystery Alaska” and television shows including “Melrose Place”
*Directed marketing efforts including advertising, press releases, and web site
*Prepared and supervised $50,000 – $300,000 studio recording budgets. Managed finances and payroll
*Coordinated tours in United States and Europe


Robbie Buchanan, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
1994 – 1997

Manager/Project Coordinator
Studio manager, engineer/technician and bookkeeper for Music Production Company.
*Developed customized systems to manage studio and projects; clients included Warner Bros., Walt Disney Studios and Sony
*Created Quickbooks based accounting system, managed payables/receivables, payroll and insurance

Ken Fritz Management
Los Angeles, CA
1991–1994

Management Assistant
*Supported multiple aspects of management for clients including Peter, Paul and Mary
*Project Coordinator on PBS television show and soundtrack
*Liaised between artists and record companies, promoters, lawyers, and fan base
*Scouted and developed new talent

EDUCATION

BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA 1989
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.

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