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"Starting with my first job at a local Park District, I've enjoyed the fast-paced, ever-changing atmosphere of the design industry. I've discovered that my energetic personality and critical thinking skills tend to lend themselves well to the work, but, above all, my creative vision is my greatest asset. Clients have praised me for my ability to produce design projects, in a timely manner, from initial concept to launch, that exceed their expectations. Given the chance to work with a team of eager design and marketing professionals, in developing a strong creative strategy and creating long lasting client relationships, would be a real pleasure."

2016 to Current

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Rust-Oleum Corporation

Graphic Designer/Art Director

Created a new, contemporary image and branding for the Rust-Oleum industrial platform that resulted in reenergizing product interest and sales. Introduced bold elements and a cohesive identity that improved awareness of the complete line of products.
Succeed in designing new product logos to refresh product image and match intensity of new branding.
Took the lead to manage a team of designers and creative service team members to implement the new branding across the entire industrial platform within tight time constraints set by the marketing team.
Overhauled industrial literature to reflect the new branding and continue the cohesive identity of the platform. Redesigned pieces included sell sheets, product guides, brochures, web pages and catalogues. Though not directly involved in international branding and marketing, the new branding has been used, or its elements have inspired change to many world markets.
Received the Rust-Oleum Marketing “Customer Intimacy Award” for exceeding expectations on the new image and branding for the industrial platform.
Initiated new and strengthened existing relationships with service providers to reduce prepress demands, shorten production turnaround and build true partnerships.
Coordinated with service providers on stock selection, inks and outside sources essential to project completion.
Collaborate with marketing teams and in-house creative services to create packaging, POP, literature, digital assets and other sales and marketing materials from concept through final.
Designed and constructed a mobile storage rack for large format paper rolls and various department supplies.

2014 to 2015

Winfield, Illinois

RE|Creations and Design

Creative Consultant/Art Director

Designed and managed the complete branding and image of several small businesses and organizations.
Provided copywriting and design for programs, displays, signs, special event logos and promotions.
Collaborated with service providers to reduce production times and ensure high quality results for clients.
Aided clients in creating captivating social media posts and campaigns.

2002 to 2014

Wheaton, Illinois

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2019

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AlphaGraphics

Art Director/Sr. Graphic Designer/Department Manager

Successfully completed multiphase marketing campaigns, for clients, from concept to production.
Completed design projects include corporate identities, logos, marketing materials, packaging, labels, catalogues, programs, tradeshow systems and banners. Provided copywriting and photograph retouching as needed.
Established project budget with client and provided detailed project expenses and production time.
Efficiently lead and administered department operations and provided direction to a creative team.
Managed direct communications to team members and service providers to quickly adapt to sudden changes.
IT responsibilities including equipment installation, maintenance and updates.

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts/Graphic Design

Elgin Community College

Associates Degree/Graphic Design

Macintosh OS; Adobe Creative Suite CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat); Microsoft Office; Windows; HTML and various video and website software; Large format printers and mounting.

Rust-Oleum “Customer Intimacy” Award

For consistently meeting and exceeding expectations (First time awarded to a contracted employee).

Achieved rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.
Part of a family owned and operated woodworking/renaissance faire business.
Excel at trouble shooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment.
Left handed.