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Graphic Designer
Schaumburg, IL
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
• Conceptualized and executed high-impact, multi-channel marketing campaigns for automotive clients, delivering brand-forward creative across digital, print, broadcast, and experiential platforms.
• Partnered with cross-functional creative teams to elevate design quality, provide strategic feedback, and drive continuous improvement across projects.
• Maintained strict adherence to corporate and client brand guidelines to ensure consistency and brand integrity across all marketing materials.
• Thrived in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, successfully managing concurrent projects across print, web, and video while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Freelance Designer
Self Employed
Jun 2020 - Present (6 years)
• Act as Art Director, Designer, Photographer, Photo Editor, Social Media
Manager and Copywriter; controlling each project phase from concept to
completion
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Graphic Designer
West Chester, PA
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)
• Designed and produced multi-channel marketing materials including direct mail, email campaigns, billboards, flyers, newsprint ads, and point-of-purchase displays for automotive clients.
• Adapted and customized campaign assets while developing new promotional creative aligned with brand guidelines and manufacturer incentives.
• Managed multiple design projects in a fast-paced agency environment, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high design quality and brand consistency.
• Created print-ready and digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) while applying knowledge of pre-press, print production, and digital file optimization.
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Graphic Designer
Jan 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 3 months)
• Conceptualized and executed high-impact, multi-channel marketing campaigns for automotive clients, delivering brand-forward creative across digital, print, broadcast, and experiential platforms.
• Partnered with cross-functional creative teams to elevate design quality, provide strategic feedback, and drive continuous improvement across projects.
• Maintained strict adherence to corporate and client brand guidelines to ensure consistency and brand integrity across all marketing materials.
• Thrived in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, successfully managing concurrent projects across print, web, and video while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Graphic Instructional Designer
Chicago, IL
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)
• Designed engaging digital graphics and visual assets to support university courses and departmental initiatives, enhancing the overall learning experience.
• Developed data-driven infographics and multimedia learning materials (text, image, and video) for faculty, staff, students, and the instructional design team.
• Facilitated training sessions on educational technology and software platforms, enabling faculty and staff to effectively integrate digital tools into course delivery.
• Diagnosed and resolved learning management system (LMS) and educational software issues, providing technical support and improving system usability for end users.
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Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator
Balash Advertising
Oak Brook, IL
Aug 2020 - Feb 2021 (6 months)
• Designed and produced compelling print and digital advertisements using strategic layouts, graphics, and photography to support client marketing campaigns.
• Led the development and execution of advertising campaigns for multiple clients across print and television, managing projects from concept through production.
• Ensured all creative deliverables met client requirements, adhered to brand guidelines, and were completed on schedule in fast-paced production environments.
• Trained and supported junior designers in advertisement development, improving team efficiency and creative consistency.
• Coordinated with the graphics department to maintain production readiness, managing project requirements, placing orders, and verifying delivery of promotional materials.
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Graphic Designer
Schaumburg, IL
Feb 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 4 months)
• Conceptualized and executed high-impact, multi-channel marketing campaigns for automotive clients, delivering brand-forward creative across digital, print, broadcast, and experiential platforms.
• Partnered with cross-functional creative teams to elevate design quality, provide strategic feedback, and drive continuous improvement across projects.
• Maintained strict adherence to corporate and client brand guidelines to ensure consistency and brand integrity across all marketing materials.
• Thrived in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, successfully managing concurrent projects across print, web, and video while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Graphic Designer
Dec 2007 - Feb 2018 (10 years 2 months)
• Brainstorm and produce print ads for Ace Hardware that run on a weekly and
monthly basis
• Extensively working with clients to provide their design needs and expectations,
while providing prime customer service skills
• Broad application skills in QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop to
create design layouts
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Typesetter
Bedford Park, IL
Sep 2007 - Dec 2007 (3 months)
• Gather and prepare materials for the utilization of other artists
• Gather and research advertising samples for company records
• Coordinate design projects between divisions and assist management when possible