Coroflot

Resume

Lisa Leick
(pronounced "like")
Graphic Designer / Art Director / Chocolate Adviser
414.403.2009 • lisa@lisaleick.com • www.lisaleick.com

-- Objective --
With six years of graphics experience, my aim is to provide my expertise as well as highly developed skills as a senior graphic designer with the ultimate goal of a leadership position as an Art Director. I am currently based in Milwaukee, WI, however, I am happy to relocate and/or commute long distances as well as tele-commute.

-- Qualifications --

Adobe CS5 Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks & Acrobat Pro
Standards-based HTML & CSS
Microsoft Word & Excel
Food Photography
Food Styling
Chocolatier


-- Experience --
Pro-Bono Social Media Pilot & Designer
Fine Chocolate Industry Association
October 2010 – present
• Accomplishments: Set up Facebook and Twitter presence, providing an additional source of information for association; Nourished communication with members of the industry; Designed print and web materials to support association events and activities
• Skills: social media, analytics, web optimization, project management, print, illustration, typography

Senior Designer & Chocolate Adviser
The Cholive Company
Milwaukee, WI
April 2008 - July 2010
• Accomplishments: Lead a team in designing & orchestrating two successful trade show events, garnering press and top industry contacts (i.e. The Patrón Spirits Company); Oversaw the creative department for final six months
• Skills: Illustration, print, pre-press, typography, packaging, branding, e-blast campaigns, social media, POS materials, photography, food styling, retouching, research & development, art direction, event & trade attendance, team leader
• Clients: Van Gogh Vodka, Bar Louie America, Intercontinental Hotel Milwaukee

Graphic Designer
Hausch Design Agency
Franklin, WI
June 2005 - March 2008
• Accomplishments: Became comfortable with preparing files for press as well as writing HTML code by hand; Worked directly with clients and vendors, growing relationships and social skills as well as giving direction
• Skills: print, layout, branding, basic HTML, research & development
• Clients: Independence First, VJS Construction, Hart Engraving

-- Education --
Professional Chocolatier Certificate
June 2008
Ecole Chocolat Professional School of Chocolate Arts
• Curriculum: history, process & techniques, recipe development, production & business planning
• Accomplishments: Expanded my knowledge and expertise in chocolate-making

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
May 2006
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)
• Curriculum: print, identity, interactive media, packaging, advertising, foundation arts
• Accomplishments: Participated in 3 semesters of competitive non-profit Visual Resources Studio & won multiple projects; Dean’s List 2003-2006; Built Gustav Stickley-inspired desk

Professional Photographer Certificate
August 2000
Rocky Mountain School of Photography
• Curriculum: B&W darkroom processing & developing, digital printing, camera techniques, lighting, business & marketing
• Accomplishments: Worked as Lab Assistant (2000) and Teaching Assistant (2001); exhibited work at two shows

-- Associations --
Fine Chocolate Industry Association


-- References --

Joshua Gentine
Former Employer
414.651.6166

Fay Tellefsen
Former Creative Director
847.312.0449

Joe Hausch
Former Employer
414.628.3976