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Senior Graphic Designer
PLZ
Addison, IL
Sep 2009 - Present (14 years 7 months)
Responsible for the conceptualization and creation of all print & digital communications
Developed the branding and redesign of PLZ’s core commercial and national retail brands:
packaging for 400 + products, logos, brochures, sell sheets, advertising, websites, social media, POP displays, trade shows, product photography, etc.
Designs product packaging & marketing material for private label customers of which helped generate business and acquire multiple $500k - $1,000,000 + accounts
Won Silver Communicator Award (2013) for in-house communication design
Employee of the month out of 1000+ employees in December 2014
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Art Director
CGM Chicago
Chicago, IL
May 2005 - Sep 2009 (4 years 4 months)
Conceptualized and designed campaigns for pro sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, PGA, USTA, NASCAR, NCAA), SMI Racing, Arlington Race Track, Levy Restaurants, McCormick Place, Hyatt Hotel, Swissôtel and other clientele
Designed stadium & venue branding for events such as: The Democratic National Convention, Superbowl, US Open, NBA & NHL All-Star Games, NCAA tournaments, MLB & NBA Playoffs, Kentucky Derby, Wachovia Golf Championship, Grammy’s,
Pacific Life Open and Chicago’s Tall Ships & Air and Water Shows
Built mock-ups, prototypes and 3D renderings of collateral and packaging while choosing papers, materials and finishes on final printed work
Used Print Fusion & Online Printable Solutions software to develop and program an interactive website allowing clients to setup and proof business cards, stationary, identity & promotions
Projects include the design of: sales kits, logos, brand identity, packaging, invitations, advertising, catalogs, manuals, brochures, e-mail marketing campaigns, websites, menus, banners, exhibit and retail signs, POP displays, etc.
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Graphic Designer
VSC, Inc.
Novi, MI
Oct 2004 - May 2005 (7 months)
Designed product catalog, identity, print collateral and e-commerce website
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Graphic Designer
Computer Builders Warehouse
Boon, MI
Jun 2003 - Oct 2004 (1 year 4 months)
Created and produced corporate websites, banner ads, logos, advertising, marketing collateral, sales kits, retail signs and exhibit/POP displays
Managed & directed IT staff in the development of e-commerce website
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Art Director
WKLU 101.9 FM
Indianapolis, IN
Jan 2002 - Mar 2003 (1 year 2 months)
Created all branding of station logo & identity
Projects included a Flash website, marketing collateral, corporate identity, outdoor billboards, vehicle graphics, promotional items and interactive CD
Photographed all sponsored concerts and events with press credentials including the Grateful Dead (and member bands), BB King, Wailers, Widespread Panic, String Cheese Incident, King Crimson, Indy 500
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Graphic Designer
Indiana Outdoor Advertising
Indianapolis, IN
Jun 1999 - Jan 2002 (2 years 7 months)
Designed agency advertising and internal branding & identity
Created hundreds and hundreds of billboards