Shelley Patterson

Business Owner @Self-employed Graphic Design and Marketing

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Bringing a Creative Touch to Your Professional Projects | Graphic Design, Marketing & Office Services | Clients in Legal, Sports, Bike Industry, Non-Profit slpProjects is a brand I’ve nurtured since the 1990s when I first ventured into the digital world. With slpProjects, I offer subcontract and remote creative, marketing, and office services, and I am currently available for hire! Current Businesses and Clients: - The Buddy Bike for Riders With Special Needs: https://www.buddybike.com/ - Bikes For Every Body - An Adaptive Cycling Directory: https://www.bikesforeverybody.com/ - Nelson & Nelson, P.A.: A Trusts & Estates Firm for High Net Worth Clients - https://www.estatetaxlawyers.com/ - NuBoard Packaging: Retail Packaging Supplier for the Sports Industry and more - https://www.nuboardmedia.com/ - The Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (Non-Profit): https://thevictoryschool.org/ I am eager to expand my experience in the following areas: - Tradeshow Coordination - Proposal Coordination within the A/E/C Industry I’m passionate about travel, but my heart finds true peace when spending time with Taika, my rescue horse, and my rescue pups, Nama and Callie.

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NuBoard MediaOffice Administrator

Feb. 2023Miami, Florida, United StatesNuBoard Media is a marketing company offering retail shopper bags and in-stadium activation services to world-class brands, sports team properties and retail stores nationwide. My role at the company is primarily as a remote office administrator assisting with invoicing and quote preparation as well as providing graphic design skills. I often assist at various locations with managing crews for in-stadium activation services.

NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATIONEvent Coordinator

May. 2022 - May. 2022Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesI joined the National Senior Games Association as an Event Coordinator, Convention Center Operations for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I assisted in multiple areas including: event preparation, athlete check-in, customer service, and results data entry for this event with over 11,000 registered athletes. The position included providing communication and administrative leadership to the athletes, coaches, visitors, vendors and contractors as needed.

Bikes For Every Body - Home of The Buddy BikeSmall Business Owner

Jan. 2021Bikes For Every Body is the home of The Buddy Bike®! We manufacture and sell The Buddy Bike worldwide and offer sales of other bicycles that promote inclusion while serving as a resource to match riders of all abilities with the bikes that serve their needs at bikesforeverybody.com. I started out working for Buddy Bike LLC in 2005 and went on to manage the business for 16 years until the original company was closed and I founded Bikes For Every Body LLC to carry on the mission of promoting inclusion with bicycles around the world.

The Victory School for Autism and Related AbilitiesWeb Site Administrator and Graphic Artist

Jan. 2020I manage the school's web site and provide graphic design services and support for miscellaneous marketing projects.

GeoOrbital IncCustomer Experience Representative

Sep. 2018 - Mar. 2020Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Recumbent Cycle-ConShow Coordinator

Feb. 2013 - Dec. 2013Pomona, CAI was the Show Coordinator of Recumbent Cycle-Con Tradeshow & Convention in 2013. I contributed to the growth of this recumbent industry expo, coordinated presenters, added an Adaptive Cycling Fair and coordinated the Adaptive Cycling Roundtable to discuss the needs of adaptive cyclists and how dealers and manufacturers can help serve those needs. The 2013 Recumbent Cycle-Con Trade Show & Convention with Adaptive Cycling Fair was held Nov 1-3, 2013 in Pomona, CA. This expo brings together manufacturers, engineers, dealers, consumers and enthusiasts of recumbent, alternative and adaptive bicycles from around the world. More info at www.recumbentcyclecon.com.

Buddy Bike LLCDirector of Marketing and Business Development

Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2020Buddy Bike has been more than a job; it has been my identity for over 13 years. I have dedicated myself to building a quality product, running a self-sufficient and debt-free company, and finding ways to provide our product to as many special needs families as possible. Buddy Bike, LLC was founded in 2005 with a great idea, a patent and some inventory. I chose the title "Director of Marketing and Business Development" because it seemed like it was close to describing the my role as the person who makes it all happen. With the guidance of a small team, I have brought the Buddy Bike into recognition in both the bicycle industry and the special needs community. Tasks and duties include: • Operations and management of bicycle manufacturing company • Coordination with U.S. company for overseas manufacturing and import • Contribution toward doubling of sales during first year of business • Use of social media to build brand recognition and leads • Research and development of marketing strategies (social media, print and online ad placement, direct mail and e-mail campaigns and event planning) • Public relations – cycling & special needs target audiences • Nationwide tradeshow attendance and preparation of event display • Graphic design of marketing materials (print and web) • Web site design, administration and search engine optimization • Customer service, sales and accounts receivable • Research and product development • Increase product line from 1 to 5 bike models with accessories • Bicycle decal design

Nelson & Nelson, P.A.Marketing Coordinator

Jan. 1996Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area• Conceptualize, design and update marketing/collateral materials (print & web) • Design of PowerPoint presentations and speech materials • Design and preparation of event invitations, materials and presentations • Creation and customization of Access database • Data management (Access, Outlook and e-mail distribution system) • Direct mail and e-mail campaigns based on database queries • Web site design and management • Online profile and account management