Web Certification & Instructor of Graphic Design Certification Program

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Adjunct Professor

Experienced Graphic Designer and Illustrator. I teach Adobe Software, Graphic Design, Fine Art & Marketing at the College Level. Vast experience in the skate and snow board industry

Adjunct Professor Digital Layout/INDESIGN and Digital Color Theory, Digital Photography, History of Graphic Design, Fundamentals of Design & Color

Creative Director

Instructor of continued education courses: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe IN Design, Graphic Design Certification Program and Marketing Materials.

Instructor

As Founder of Creative Idea Fountain I work with companies and individuals listening to their needs and conceptualizing concepts, products and campaigns to enlarge their business and reach their target markets.
My extensive portfolio includes experience in marketing, graphic design, illustration, Magazine - Editor/Art Director, TV & Film Production, extensive on screen talent as personality, video and live host and acting. Coaching, teaching and as an entrepreneur bringing new products to market. How can I build YOUR business?

Media Solution Specialist

Let me take your business to the next level by creating marketing campaigns, graphic design or customized illustrations to generate new revenue for your business!

Media Specialist

Creative Director & Marketing/Media Specialist
As a consultant, create campaigns utilizing creative media rich solutions for corporate, small business, and contract clients, business & non – profit organizations and entertainment venues. Art direction and production of graphic design, illustration, logos. host, emcee, motivational speaker, event planner and fundraiser for various entertainment venues.

Public Relations/Marketing/Media

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Currently -Contract Sales & Marketing Director for SBN.TV create promotions and media rich advertising campaigns and materials. TV & Internet Video Producer, Copywriting, Scripting for programs, Graphic Design
Currently- Train sales teams to implement Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage
Currently- Event Planner and Fundraiser for Entertainment venues, Non - Profit Organizations, Corporate and Small Business Owners 
Currently- Sales Broker for Streaming Video, Print Production, Event Planning, Creative and Marketing Services of  local, regional and national organizations

Marketing

As Television Hostess of THE ART CORNER on www.sbn.tv and Charter Channel 22 
(shows can be viewed on the internet)
My role is to produce the show - which entails recruiting guests for the program: artists, musicians, people in theater, dance, comedy, any range of creativity or genre is welcome. From their bios and information they provide I write interview questions so my guest feels understood, respected and honored. The goal is to celebrate their craft, the legacy they are creating and how we can support their endeavors. Marketing the show on the air, through print, billboards and on social media is how this program has highest viewership on http://www.sbn.tv/
Thanks to my guests and thanks to my viewers for watching!

Television Hostess Marketing, Graphic Design & Sales

Manager of Marketing and Communications 
Responsible for all print and media promoting Forward Air and its subsidiaries. 
Projected market analysis, created campaigns and collateral material for national sales team.
Managed multiple projects and vendors for the purchase and launch of 300 additional terminals.
Designed, produced, and printed logos, banners, monthly newsletter, ads, sales kits, flyers, brochures and media rich materials for training and commercial purposes.

Manager of Marketing & Communications

Editor of High Roller Life Magazine - Created Concept, produced, art directed and Built Team to distribute Global Lifestyle Magazine for "Whales" 

Manager of Marketing and Communications Forward Air; Responsible for all print and media promoting Forward Air and its subsidiaries. 
Projected market analysis, creating campaigns and collateral material for national sales team.
Managed multiple projects and vendors for the purchase and launch of 300 additional terminals.
Designed, produced, and printed - Logos, banners, monthly newsletter, ads, sales kit, flyers, brochures and media rich materials for training and commercial purposes.

Marketing/Sales/TV Hostess

Marketing Director- Conceptualized with CEO's and team to rebrand Multicast online and with print. Also worked as on screen talent for internet video hosting.

Marketing Director

Initiated client contacts and facilitate business contracts, Obtained sponsorship and developed the concept of Crown Promotions. Designed and produced promotional materials and sales incentives 
Recruited and coached sales directors 
Represented clients for bookings and media events, hosted an planned promotional events
Utilizing the pageant titles of Ms. Georgia America, Ms. Georgia International, Ms. Georgia Galaxy and Ms. Georgia Fitness, created and developed a business team that sold Internet advertising. Recruiting and training beauty queens the Dale Carnegie sales techniques to promote the "Best of" their city and/or state. 
Initiated client contacts and negotiated business contracts. Secured sponsorships and developed the concept of Crown Promotions. Designed and produced promotional materials and sales incentives. 
Represented clients for bookings and media events, hosted planned promotional events.

Vice President of Internet Development

Supervised advertising and promotions teams, artists, and instructional designers.
Conducted client briefings and secured customer relationships of Multimedia Sales.
IBM Ultigon - Created storyboards and graphics for CD ROM Featured on ABC Today Show and on the cover of PC World magazine for 3D Computer graphics and promotional campaigns. 
IBM & New Horizons Technology Instructor of Storyboard Live and Multimedia.

Creative Director/Account Representative

Managed artists for daily and monthly publications firm 
Advertising Sales and Production

Senior Art Director

Find out detailed information about Sonja Vass, Adjunct Professor in Atlanta, GA

Sonja Vass: Adjunct Professor in Atlanta, GA

Sonja Vass

Westwood College

www.creativeideafountain.com

Clayton State University

Creative Idea Fountain

Creative Idea Fountain

Creative Idea Fountain

SBN.TV

SBN.TV

Forward Air

2006-2007

Multicast Media

Crown Promotions

Floyd Design / IXL

Warner, Fulton County Daily

Clayton State University

Landmark Education

Virginia Commonwealth University