Susan Straub-Martin
artist, teacher, mentor

Strauberry Studios

Websites:

• http://www.strauberrystudios.com
• http://web.me.com/strauberry/GraphicsWork
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I'm the passionate artist and owner of Strauberry Studios. I have illustrated for highly respected brands creating imagery for companies like Disney, Warner Brothers and Pigs on Parade. Currently, I am creating for four distinct lines of my own. They include: The Lemon Drop Penguin Shop, 3 Bears Ink, My Dog Spot and Strauberry Flower Folio. The products include tiles, prints, greeting cards, clocks, mugs, beaded purses, buttons and mugs. In addition I am currently working on children's books and plush to accompany them. I have been an artist for over 30 years and my formal education took place at the University of Arizona.

I have had 25+ years as a professional graphic designer and illustrator. I have worked on a Mac,using programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, InDesign, Flash, Keynote, Pages and Numbers.

I have done product packaging for Clients like Sunkist, Jenny Craig and Intuit. I also spent a year in "The Hundred Acre Woods" working on Pooh Bear and his friends for Disney.

Most recently I worked for Apple Inc. helping small to medium business with their technology and training needs.

All of my experiences throughout the years have combined into a very unique set of skills.

Gift shops looking for new and exciting products. Local artist with a line of greeting cards, ornaments, clocks, magnets and dog tags. Fun designs sure to make your customers smile. Will be at the Pacific Market for the August show. Stop by Sharon McKnight's showroom on the second floor.

• University of Arizona, Tucson - Fine Arts
  
• University of California, La Jolla - Writing, Illustration, Computer Science
• San Diego State University, San Diego - Writing, Illustration
  
• Bellevue Community College - Writing, Illustration

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OWNER

Founder of Strauberry Studios in 1984 and creator of Lemon Drop Penguin Shop, My Dog Spot Shop and 3 Bears Ink, which operate under the Strauberry Studios umbrella

Services include: illustration; gift item, greeting card and children!s book development; graphic design for corporate clients and commissions for artwork.

INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINER

"Marketing Your Small Business" taught at Bellevue Community College, spring quarter 2009 Individual training to use Apple systems and software Individual and group training to use high-end creative industry software. Custom group training for small businesses, school districts and other organizations.

SOFTWARE EXPERT Adobe CS4, Photoshop Elements, Painter, Flash, FinalCut Express, iLife, iWork, MS Office

SOCIAL NETWORKING Author of published articles on Biznik.com and 800 Muses.com Blog writer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

APPLE COMPUTER, INC. Bellevue WA, 2003-2009

Managing Business Partner/Mentor Successfully met corporate expectations to extend the Apple brand by creating a seamless border of service beyond the store environment. Collaborated with industry partners to market new products and services to business clientele. Secured profitable relationships with SOHO and mid-size (100+) businesses. Tracked metrics and maintained retail accounts of business clientele. Managed relations with Apple Consultants Network (ACN) and Apple Enterprise partners. Mentored new business partners in the Northwest Region. Trained retail associates in customer relations, workshop presentations and software instruction to business customers.

Technology Advisor Researched and recommended technology solutions to meet short and long term company driven goals for business customers. Directed installation of computer equipment and software at SOHO and mid-size business locations. Educated business owners about how to maximize the ROI for their technology needs. Created workshops and developed content for teaching software programs to the general public. Advised individual and business customers about computer equipment and software technology. Maintained leading-edge knowledge of new, emerging and state-of-the-art technology trends.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued) APPLE COMPUTER, INC. Bellevue WA, 2003-2009

Project Facilitator Identified needs and requirements for special projects. Facilitated projects for small business customers, vertical business markets, and educational and corporate organizations. Directed teams of third party vendors, Apple Consultants Network (ACN) and other subject matter experts to bring projects from concept to completion.

Macintosh Specialist Provided technology solutions and guidance in a retail environment. Led workshops and individual training sessions to educate customers. Clients Included: Disney Interactive Group,Hilton Hotels Starbucks, Washington Mutual, Veratech Corporation, Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Bio Immersion, Pilchuck Glass School, Bellevue School District, Issaquah School District, Bothell Pet Hospital, Interbay Animal Hospital

BIG FISH PROMOTIONS Kirkland WA, 1997-2001

Client Relations Built strong client relationships. Provided clients with staffing solution recommendations. Recruited creative professionals and reviewed resumes and portfolios for presentation to clients.

Clients Included: Hornall Anderson Design Works, Landor, Chateau St. Michelle, Eddie Bauer, Brazos Sportswear, Humongous Entertainment