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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
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Graphic Designer
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.
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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
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Art Director
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
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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
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Graphic Designer
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.
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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
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Graphic Designer
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.
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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
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SENIOR DESIGNER
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