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Design and Production Associate - Publishing
American Bar Association
Chicago, IL
May 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years 3 months)
• Editorial layout of 3 bi-monthly newsletters and a quarterly magazine
• Updated existing book covers, reports, etc.
• Utilized Enfocus PitstopPro to preflight files for print
• Designed book covers, brochures, logos, direct mailers, signs, ads, fliers, posters and reports
• Worked closely with editors, marketers and production coordinators
• Researched/purchased royalty-free/licensed art
• Winner of two 2013 GDUSA In-house Design Awards
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Freelance Production Artist
Freelance/various companies
Chicago, IL
Jan 2006 - Jan 2011 (5 years)
CLIENT LIST:
• Jenner & Block
• Hyatt Corporate Office
• Goble & Associates
• Wilbert Funeral Services
• Ambrosi/Schawk
• National Council State Boards of Nursing
• McGraw-Hill
• Recycled Paper Greetings
• American Medical Association
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Production Artist (freelance)
American Medical Association
Chicago, IL
Feb 2008 - Dec 2008 (10 months)
* Revised/designed collateral for the Creative Brand Marketing department that included brochures,
newsletters, flyers, ads, posters, trade show signs, certificates, awards and web banners.
* Worked as an integral member of a team to design for internal clients.
* Collaborated with editors, production managers and other members of the marketing team.
* Produced press-ready electronic page files.
* Created and tracked purchase orders for outside vendors when needed.
* Color-corrected and manipulated images using Photoshop.
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GRAPHIC ARTIST/MARKETING ASSISTANT
FirstCom Music
Carrollton, TX
Aug 2001 - Aug 2005 (4 years)
• Layout of CD packaging with strict adherence to ASCAP and BMI royalty
licensing requirements
• Ensured all track lengths were represented correctly before printing
• Designed collateral including brochures, newsletters, direct mailers, flyers, print advertising, posters, trade show signs and web banners
• Assisted Marketing Manager with new marketing ideas, new label names and logos, advertising campaigns,
basic copywriting, proofreading and trade show planning
• Ensured FirstCom Music graphic and brand standards on all levels
• Sent/collected/tracked artwork files, negatives and proofs to vendors, publications and outside suppliers
• Researched/purchased royalty-free and licensed art