Teresa Zorzi

Graphic/Web Designer — Chicago, IL

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I’m a passionate, enthusiastic and lifelong learner. I am always interested in new adventures, but most importantly an opportunity to continue to grow and learn within the field. I strive to create amazing work and enjoy being around others who have a passion for the industry as well.

I have solid experience in anything print and the web with limited html and css experience. With a never-ending passion to create, I freelance under the alias TZesigns.

Experience:
6 years
Education:
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Awards:
Awarded "Best Professional Portfolio" & "Best Business Card" at InSight Design Conference, January 2009

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Teresa L. Zorzi
708.829.5814
teresa@teresazorzi.com


OBJECTIVE
I’m a passionate, enthusiastic and lifelong learner currently seeking a Web Designer position. Looking for a company that I can continue to grow and succeed with. I strive to create amazing work and enjoy being around others who have a passion for the industry as well.


EXPERIENCE
Graphic/Web Designer, Golden Technologies [2010-Present]
-Design, layout and develop websites, both the front
and back-end, while taking into account client requests,
budget, and deadlines.

-Develop and carry through to a website, corporate identity brand standards of various clients.

-Design and develop an internal marketing plan, which
includes a variety of landing pages, product whitepapers, slicks and direct mail.

-Plan and implement a New Employee Orientation program.

Graphic Designer, Ted Muta Advertising & Design [2006-2010]
-Designed a variety of print pieces, including brochures, direct mail, newsletters, logos, corporate identity, advertisements, invitations, while collaborating with the principal/owner and Art Director.

-Coordinated with account executives, and clients, using time-management skills to ensure proper deadlines are met.

-Managed various projects from pre-press through post-press production, including communication with the printer.

-Responsible for comping and mocking up projects for client meetings, client approval and printer proofs.


VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder, Four11 Mentors [Fall 2011-Present]
www.four11mentors.com
-Organization aimed at connecting individuals in the design industry, both personally and professionally, through a mentor experience that shares honest, real-world experience.

Mentor, Marquette University [Fall 2010-Present]
-Counsel, guide and advise young adults on the communication industry.

Committee Member, InSight Design Conference [2009-2010]
-Promote the Conference using various Social Media avenues.

Teaching Assistant, Adjunct Professor Joseph Gonzalez [Spring 2010]
-Assist the students in the classroom of Art 130 (Illustrator/Photoshop) at South Suburban College.


EDUCATION
BFA in Visual Communications, March 2006
The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, Illinois

BA in Advertising, May 2003
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


SKILLS
HTML & CSS
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
QuarkXPress
Acrobat
Microsoft Word
PC and MAC platform (MAC preferred)



Projects by Teresa Zorzi