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Art Director, Project Manager, Marketing Professional

Krystal Taormina

Sugar Grove, IL
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    In my brain, it's the best of both worlds! I'm one who loves an inspiring creative session, while finding peace in keeping every detail of a project in order.

  • Education
    • BA Graphic Design
      Lewis University
    • AA Graphic Design
      Joliet Junior College
  • Experience
    • Project Manager
      Lighthouse Marketing Services
      Elburn, IL
      May 2017 - Jun 2022 (5 years 1 month)
      ● Discovered client’s specific needs and strategized a marketing plan to
      roll out their messaging in the most effective way possible, while
      staying budget conscious
      ● Managed workflow of project requests and activity across multiple
      channels such as: Teamwork, Slack, Loomly, Dropbox, Google
      Workspace and QuickBooks
      ● Assigned project tasks to staff and freelance team members based on
      individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
      ● Worked directly with sign shops, printers, ad specialty vendors, etc; to
      obtain project bids
      ● Performed preflight inspections on files and prepared them for print
      ● Met budgetary objectives and made adjustments to project constraints
      based on financial analysis
      ● Performed graphic design and web development work as needed
      ● Oversaw all layout and design work so that clients received high-quality
      concepts from the first proof
      ● Built and implemented digital advertising and social media campaigns
      ● Monitored and reported digital performance through Google Analytics,
      ActiveCampaign and SEMrush
      ● Reconciled projects as they closed, reported on job profitability and
      invoiced clients
    • Digital Account Manager
      Launch Digital Marketing
      Naperville, IL
      Aug 2014 - May 2017 (2 years 9 months)
      ● Created and executed unique round-robin strategies for clients in
      automotive, entertainment and B2C verticals deploying SEO, SEM,
      email, social, video and web development
      ● Averaged account growth of 20% through add-on service negotiations,
      website re-designs and strategic campaign improvement
      ● Brainstormed and pitched creative concepts based on client goals and
      OEM compliance standards
      ● Compiled and presented monthly analytical reports highlighting wins
      and areas of improvement
      ● Fostered team growth by managing internal training sessions
    • Studio Manager
      OnDemand Advertising
      Schaumburg, IL
      Jan 2014 - Aug 2014 (7 months)
      ● Established and implemented production processes with Account
      Coordinators and Graphic Designers
      ● Scheduled, designed and managed production of direct mail, in-store
      POP displays and digital advertising
      ● Led creative pitches and client review meetings
      ● Hired, trained and led Account Coordinators and Graphic Designers
    • Marketing Manager
      World Hyundai Auto Group
      Matteson, IL
      May 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 8 months)
      ● Created customized marketing materials to leverage sales goals for
      three auto dealerships
      ● Stabilized budget and lowered printing costs by maintaining quality
      relationships with vendors
      ● Directed ad agencies in the creation and production of direct mail
      pieces, newsprint advertisements, radio spots, and TV commercials
      ● Collaborated with the social media team to develop and manage a
      strategy to foster brand engagement
      ● Designed signage for events and POP displays
      ● Designed email blasts to promote events and specials
      ● Secured sponsorship placement in community events, in-turn creating
      strong partnerships
    • Associate Art Director
      Benedictine University
      Lisle, IL
      Apr 2005 - Aug 2011 (6 years 4 months)
      ● Credited with 6%-27% increases in enrollment annually
      ● Led a highly successful rebranding initiative, producing new standards
      that streamlined the overall image of the university
      ● Propelled the key placement of advertising which garnered attention to
      program offerings, exceeding expectations for obtaining leads
      ● Enhanced customer service by creating a customized project
      management tool for departmental requests
      ● Improved budgets by creating strong relationships with vendors
      ● Led and inspired a team of graphic designers and student workers
    • Public Relations Specialist & Graphic Designer
      Chicagoland Speedway & Route 66 Raceway
      Joliet, IL
      May 1998 - Apr 2005 (6 years 11 months)
      ● Responsible for the brand messaging through the creation of promotional pieces, tickets, credentials, advertisements, web graphics, signage and other event related materials
      ● Created and maintained great working relationships with print vendors
      ● Brought awareness to events by designing advertisements requested by the marketing team
      ● Met security standards expected by event promoters by designing and producing credentials and tickets that prohibited counterfeiting
  • Awards

    Annual Enrollment Marketing Report Awards:

    2011 Design/Art Direction (5 received), 2010 Design, 2009 Design (2 received), 2008 Design (3 received), 2007 Design, 2006 Design

  • Industries
    • Advertising
  • Skills
    • Advertising
    • Account Management
    • Art Direction
    • Branding & Corporate Identity
    • Publishing
    • Graphic Design
    • InDesign
    • Photoshop
    • Print Design
    • Project Management
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