CYNTHIA EVANSSanta Monica, CA

Phone: 310.502.7343Email: cynthiaevansinc@icloud.com

MARKETING WRITER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Creative, versatile professional offers diverse achievement in thedevelopment of impactful communications, branding and design solutions

Communications - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Writing expertise in copywriting, scriptwriting, web content, marketing and social media, press releases and grant and proposal writing, for a range of business sectors

Art Direction - Fine Art degree and graphic design studies support art direction for web, print, video and creative marketing collateral development.

Project Management - Strategic, team-oriented collaborator with effective listening skills ensures project strategy is consistent and reflects an organization’s vision.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cynthia Evans Design, Santa Monica, CA January 2016 – PresentCreative Consulting Services

Writing, branding development and communications expertise for a range of business sectors

Current Clients Build Imagery / Film and Video Production, Los Angeles, CA

Scriptwriting for Cartier New York’s video to commemorate the restoration and renovation of mansion/flagship store in NYC. (In production)

Writing and design services including website content.Silver Lake Design Studio, Los Angeles, CA

Writing and communications expertise for design studio focusing on responsive web and print design.

Nova Development Company, San Fernando, CA Writing, communications and brochure design.

Suffolk Construction, Los Angeles, CA 2014 – 2015 Marketing Manager

Managed marketing, business development, and office build-out for new DTLA office of a Boston-based construction firm with $2.5 billion in annual sales.

Developed Los Angeles Relationship Network Plan with Boston’s EVP of Business Acquisition.

Bernards Builders, San Fernando, CA 2011 – 2013Communications Director

Produced new website in collaboration with designer, from conceptual development through completion and publication, including all content writing and art direction.

Developed new video program, now a cornerstone of firm’s You Tube Channel and social media presence. Highlights: Rose Bowl Stadium and El Encanto Hotel.

Strategic planning of Bernard’s PR and Communications plan, including article, press release, web content, award submissions, social media and proposal writing.

Wrote award-winning submittal for Engineering News Record’s Best of the Best Project Competition.

Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC 2009 - 2011 Customer service for new, award-winning performing arts center, operated under the direction of the

Nederlander Organization and owned by the City of Durham.

NIH Research Grant Writing, Durham, NC 2009 - 2010 Editing services for Duke University brain scientist’s research grant proposal.

Unitarian Universalist Peace Fellowship, Durham, NC Writing and editing of grant proposal for master plan and construction funds.

(Grant awarded June 2010)

EARLY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Nordstrom, Durham, NC (2 years) Exceeded sales goals for new Durham department store.

Bovis Lend Lease, New York City and Los Angeles (8 years)Marketing Manager & Creative Consultant

Wrote, designed and managed cultural sector proposals for New York Headquarters, with annual fees of $1.5 billion, and marketing budget of $1.4 million.

Iconic projects awarded included the $175 million Grand Central Terminal Revitalization. New role as national creative consultant, following development of a brochure series designed to introduce

Bovis to LA’s entertainment market.

HOK Architects, New York, NY (6 years) Marketing and Public Relations - Created regional public relations plan for an international firm’s New York

office. Wrote, coordinated and developed client proposals, presentations and interviews.

Cynthia Evans Design – Design/Sales – New York and Los Angeles (15 years) Capitalized and managed a boutique design business for specialty fabrics. Designand production included

commissioned fabric for NYC fashion designers. Designs sold in stores throughout the U.S. and accepted into juried exhibitions, including the Crafts Park Avenue/Armory Show in NY.

Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY (1 year) Accounts payable for museum’s art purchases and museum renovation and re-opening.

The Fabric Workshop, Philadelphia, PA (internship) 1 of 5 artists chosen from 45, to participate in silk-screening program. FW collection includes work by Robert

Venturi, Louise Nevelson and Louise Bourgeois.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Graphic Design Certificate ~ Venice Skills Center, Venice, CA (Present) Coursework ~ Duke University Center for Documentary Studies, Durham, NC Master Class in Screenwriting ~ UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA

(1of 8 writers chosen from 60 applicants on script basis) BFA in Painting and Printmaking ~ University of San Diego / San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

MEMBERSHIPS & VOLUNTEER WORK

Film Independent | Member LA Conservancy | Member LA Web Professionals US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon, Irvine, CA (2013) Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Durham, NC (2006 & 2009) Film Independent Spirit Awards, Santa Monica, CA (2001 & 2002)

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