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Graphic Design Lead
La Salle, IL
Nov 2017 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Current Role (Shaw Media, 2019 - present)
Shaw Media acquired the NewsTribune in 2019. My role shifted to focus on niche publications, project management, and scheduling. I coordinate content, design and layout numerous magazines and special sections throughout the year.
Graphic Designer/Special Project Editor (Miller Group Media, 2017-2019)
I filled a jack of all trades role. I designed newspaper ads, served as prepress backup, covered all positions in my department, and worked with sales and editorial to produce magazines and special sections. I was the project manager for special projects.
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Page Designer
Munster, IN
Sep 2014 - Sep 2017 (3 years)
In my role as page designer I designed pages for various newspapers, wrote headlines, and proofread pages. I ensured deadlines were met consistently throughout my shift. I also helped train new hires, and covered for team leads. I was involved with testing and troubleshooting templates, software, processes, and new technology before it was implemented into the design center workflow.
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Copy Editor / Page Designer
Rockford, IL
Jul 2013 - Mar 2014 (8 months)
I was a copy editor / page designer for the Design House branch of GateHouse Media. I edited copy for AP style and designed pages for various newspapers. This was a temporary position due to the company relocating the design center to Austin, TX.
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Owner/Graphic Designer
Liz Klein Design
Creston, IL
Aug 2012 - Apr 2013 (8 months)
I did some freelance work while taking online courses to update my design skills and knowledge.
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Graphic Designer
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL
Sep 2000 - Jul 2011 (10 years 10 months)
I was responsible for maintaining the professional image of the college through various forms of visual communication. I created the initial brand identity and usage guidelines for the college, the logo, in print and digital. I managed projects from conception to completion.
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Ad Stylist
Bureau County Republican
Princeton, IL
Mar 2000 - Sep 2000 (6 months)
I designed ads for the newspaper and assisted my supervisor with outside job work for clients in the Princeton area.
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Social Editor
The Mendota Reporter
Mendota, IL
Jan 1998 - Mar 2000 (2 years 2 months)
I covered social and school events in the Mendota area. I attended school board meetings, wrote feature articles, did photography and film developing, proofreading, and newspaper layout.