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Graphic Designer

Kathleen Roche

Chicago, IL
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    Art Director/Graphic Designer with years of agency and in-house experience who can carry projects from inception through final production. My creativity is complemented by strong technical and typographic skills. I have a well-rounded project repertoire across a myriad of industries (e.g., retail, travel, pharma).

  • Education
    • A.A.S Graphic Design
      Oakton Community College
    • M.S Speech Pathology and Audiology
      Marquette University
    • B.S Speech and Hearing Science
      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Experience
    • ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
      FREELANCE
      Chicago, IL
      Mar 2018 - Present (8 years 4 months)
      Holbrook & Associates | layout and production of 3M product comparison studies
      Quality Training Systems | implemented a rebrand of B2B marketing materials
      Word on Fire | editorial layouts for monthly publication
      JLL | property brochures, presentation decks, social media ads, logo design
      AEG Partners | web graphics refresh, holiday e-greeting, PPT and sell sheet design for turnaround management company
      PEAK Chicago (Partnership to Advance and Educate Kids) | eblast, PPT presentation deck
      Anjali Kingsley Wellness Coaching | promotional marketing pieces for new business
      Relevant Radio | As part of the marketing team for a nationwide network, I created print and digital pieces, including an annual report, ads, brochures, mailers, etc.
      ONE ILLustration | layout design and formatting of 380-page book
      Margaret Mulligan Studio | layout of business & greeting cards, artwork labels for gallery showings
      Madden Communications | production of college football-themed promotional items for MillerCoors
    • Graphic Designer
      Parts Town
      Chicago, IL
      Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 (4 months)
      Worked on the marketing team for a major distributor of foodservice equipment parts. Projects included web banners, screen designs for company monitors, brochures, cards, signage, logo design.
    • Art Director
      Freelance
      Chicago, IL
      Feb 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 8 months)
      Institute of Food Technologists | production of 2016 convention program & directory
      JLL Commercial Real Estate | signage, commercial property brochures, invitation design
      Quality Training Systems | design of employee training materials
      AEG Partners | web graphics and award-logo design, holiday invite
    • Art Director
      Geometry Global
      Chicago, IL
      Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 (5 months)
      Created ads, point of sale graphics, web banners, presentation decks for the Unilever shopper marketing team. Dove, Suave, Tresseme, Axe, Degree Motionsense, Vaseline, Hellmann's, Lipton, Almay
    • Graphic Designer
      Freelance
      Chicago, IL
      May 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 2 months)
      KSM Media | design through completion of State of Media summer issue
      Madden Communications | production of various promotional and POP items for MillerCoors
      Golfdotz | design and retouching of marketing materials promoting ink transfers to id golf balls
      Premium Plus Sports | design, photo selection and retouching for triathlon/marathon posters
      RTKL Associates Inc. | layout and photo selection for client presentation pdfs
    • Graphic Designer
      Tag Worldwide
      Chicago, IL
      Nov 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 5 months)
      Worked in-house at Zurich Insurance as a team member within the Tag Creative Suite. Responsibilities included layout and production of B-to-B marketing materials, including white papers, information sheets, ads.
    • Graphic Designer
      Freelance
      Chicago, IL
      Jan 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 9 months)
      SXC Health Solutions | production and layout of pharmaceutical trend reports (100+ pages)
      United Airlines | miscellaneous internal and external marketing pieces
      Northwestern University Law School | designed timeline for law school website
      Abercrombie & Kent | layout and production of luxury travel itineraries (100+ pages), direct mailers, ads
      Entertainment Cruises | production of marketing materials
      Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide | layout design and production of marketing materials. P&G/Crest
    • Graphic Designer
      Abercrombie & Kent
      Chicago, IL
      Mar 2010 - Oct 2010 (7 months)
      Worked in the in-house marketing department to design, layout, retouch and produce luxury brand promotional materials (brochures, print advertising, direct mail, etc.). Managed projects under constant deadlines while image searching within budget.
    • Graphic Designer
      Freelance
      Chicago, IL
      Jul 2006 - Feb 2010 (3 years 7 months)
      ULTA Cosmetics | promotional email blasts targeting ULTA club members and website graphics
      MARC USA | production of menu boards, panels, translites, billboards for Culver's restaurants
      RTC Relationship Marketing | brochure design, direct mail for Abbott's Humira treatment program
      Gaston Advertising | page layouts for Michaels' Arts and Crafts, direct mail for Office Max
      Ingraphyx Studio | packaging design/production for Centrella snack bowls, text book layout
      Two by Four Communications | newspaper ad layout, direct mail, signage, and posters for Chicago Sun Times, Firestone, Four Winds Casino Resort
      Garavogue Consulting | logo and business identity design, website design
      International Housewares Association | trade show and membership materials
    • SENIOR DESIGNER
      Ambrosi & Associates
      Chicago, IL
      Jun 2003 - Jul 2006 (3 years 1 month)
      Created apparel and home fashion layouts from initial creation through final release and assisted Ambrosi photographer during photo shoots. Sears, Kmart, Bloomingdales, FAO Schwarz
  • Awards

    Alliance for Lifelong Learning: Volunteers in Teaching Adults

    President's Scholar

    Phi Theta Kappa

  • Industries
    • Advertising
    • Commercial Equipment
    • Luxury Goods
    • Healthcare
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • Advertising
    • Art Direction
    • Creative Suite
    • Graphic Design
    • InDesign
    • Production Design
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