Christopher Foster

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Designer | Educator | LMS Administrator @ Midwestern Career College International
chicago, illinois, united states
Christopher Foster's Location
Fox Lake, Illinois, United States, United States
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About Christopher Foster

I am a troubleshooter uniquely qualified to tackle any task in an ever-shifting digital workspace. I specialize in building systems, fostering relationships, crafting best practices, and reinforcing foundations. These skills, powered by optimism, elbow grease, and coffee have served me well as a designer, illustrator, educator, manager, and administrator.

Christopher Foster's Current Company Details
Midwestern Career College International

Midwestern Career College International

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Designer | Educator | LMS Administrator
chicago, illinois, united states
Employees:
3
Christopher Foster Work Experience Details
  • Midwestern Career College International
    Online Learning Coordinator & Instructor
    Midwestern Career College International Oct 2024 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
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  • Little Fort Media Inc
    Graphic Designer | Print Production
    Little Fort Media Inc Aug 2018 - Present
    Waukegan, Illinois
    We are your friendly neighborhood copy and design center with super problem-solving powers. I provide graphic design, illustration, digital printing, and print production for any size project. ACHIEVEMENTS• Enhanced Organization: Implemented a color-coded filing system for easy access to wide-format print media reducing time spent searching for media and inventory by 30%.• Streamlined Production Workflow: Developed a standardized workflow process, including job preparation and finishing, which increased production efficiency by 25%.• Improved Storage Solutions: Reorganized paper storage areas using vertical shelving and labeled bins, maximizing space utilization and improving inventory tracking accuracy.• Technical Writing and Documentation: Created comprehensive manuals for essential job functions, ensuring consistency in operations and reducing training time for new employees by 50%.• Transparent Pricing Structure: Developed a clear and detailed pricing guide based on production costs and market analysis, enhancing customer trust and increasing sales by 15%.These improvements have collectively contributed to a more efficient, organized, and profitable operation.APPLICATIONS• Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Acrobat• SAi Flexi-20 & Production Manager • Microsoft OfficeMACHINE KNOWLEDGE• Konica Minolta Copier/Printer • Graphtec CE7000-60• HP & Canon Wide Format Printers• Stich-n-Fold• Envelope Printer • Brochure Folder• Laminator • Spiral & Comb Binders• Automatic Paper Cutter
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  • Computer Systems Institute
    Lms Administrator
    Computer Systems Institute Mar 2024 - Oct 2024
    Skokie, Illinois, United States
    • Supervised configuration of Moodle, platform customization, and integration with LTI / LTIA software.• Content Management for 16 programs, 42 courses, and 221 sections across all six campuses.• Oversaw user accounts and permissions, orchestrated onboarding training, and crafted technical documentation.  • Technical troubleshooting and collaboration with the IT help desk to track the ticking system and report outcomes.
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  • Computer Systems Institute
    Program Lead
    Computer Systems Institute Jul 2022 - Mar 2024
    Skokie, Illinois, United States
    Academic Program Lead actively involved in the administration of CSI’s students and faculty. Coordinating with the Dean to manage 35 instructors, and achieve academic objectives, and goals. Mentor 600+ students on their SAP and track outcomes. Contribute to committees with campus leadership in Illinois and Massachusetts to improve retention, track operations progress, and foster an inclusive learning environment for international students from over 90 countries!• Train, mentor, and promote best practices for faculty• Schedule classroom observations and provide feedback to faculty• Conduct phone screening and interview teacher candidates• Advisor on curriculum development and program improvement• Build and maintain faculty files for quarterly audits• Adherence to all CSI policies, IBHE & MSA accreditation, and government regulations• Technical writing to standardize training for essential processes and best practices
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  • Computer Systems Institute
    Adjunct Instructor - Business Digital Media
    Computer Systems Institute Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    As an instructor for the Business Digital Media program at Chicago and Skokie's campuses, I teach Graphic Design, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Image Processing, Web Content Management, and SEO / SEM.• Breakdown complex topics into teachable moments for students to process and practice.• Inspire creativity and build confidence by understanding students needs and goals. Then make an achievable plan for successful outcomes.• Demonstrate practical strategies to solve creative problems and research knowledge gaps. This builds self reliance which improves engagement.
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  • Ray Bradbury Experience Museum
    Brand Identity Designer
    Ray Bradbury Experience Museum Nov 2017 - Jul 2024
    13 N. Genessee St., Waukegan, Il
    The Ray Bradbury Experience Museum offered a unique experience to explore the life and work of Waukegan's favorite son. As the museum Senior Creative, I am responsible for the following:• Facilitated research and strategy, brand guidelines, logo, and icon design for six unique exhibit areas.• Orchestrated website design, content creation, and launch. Onboarded staff to manage and maintain site updates.• Art Direction and Illustration in collaboration with exhibit designers CEP and Graphic Dimensions.• Designer of all Social media, marketing collateral, and merchandise for all online and print media.
  • Amazon
    Pick Associate | Ambassador
    Amazon Sep 2017 - Dec 2019
    Kenosha, Wi
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  • Chicago Tribune Media Group
    Page Designer | Illustrator
    Chicago Tribune Media Group Dec 2015 - May 2017
    Greater Chicago Area
    Page design, graphics, and illustration for a variety of feature sections. Other duties included generating section plans, planning content placement across several zones, and typesetting finished pages.
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  • Lee Enterprises
    Page Designer | Copy Editor
    Lee Enterprises Jun 2014 - Jan 2017
    Madison, Wisconsin Area
    The job is high volume page production, proofing, and system management while maintaining strict editorial and brand guidelines. To achieve this requires close collaboration and teamwork among off-site editors, designers, and prepress staff to ensure a steady and reliable workflow. Production tracking and deadline reports filed nightly to help assess anomalies and trends as well as document performance goals.
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  • Gatehouse Media
    Illustrator | Designer | Copy Editor
    Gatehouse Media Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
    Rockford, Illinois Area
    As part of the Common Content Desk for GateHouse Media's Rockford Design Center, I provided illustrations, graphics, page design, and copy editing for news, feature, business, and sports pages to over 80 community newspapers daily. The desk also handles scheduled and breaking news web updates.• Concept-to-completion illustration and info-graphics• Maintain all brand and design styles• Daily page production meeting several deadline structures• Budgeted AP content for standard content pages• AP photo selection and editing • Headline writing• Story editing for Daily Talker news feature• Creating and publishing web updates• Implemented documentation for staff training• Advised new staff on design best practices• PDF and packaging layouts for format conversion
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  • Factotum Graphics
    Graphic Designer | Marketing | Web Consultant
    Factotum Graphics 2010 - 2012
    Fox Lake, Illinois
    By combining my many creative disciplines, I provide full-service visual problem-solving to my clients.BOOK DESIGN• Map Illustration "Wellspring: Book 1 of Weilders of Power." Published 2020 by Cadoon Arts• Danse Macabre Alphabet Artwork "Danse Macabre: Close Encounters with the Reaper." Published 10/2012 by Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy PublishingMARKETING & PR• Campaign planning including event banners and posters• Event Speaker at job fairs and Chamber of Commerce meetings• Constant Contact template work• Social media cover images for Twitter and Linkedin accounts• Year-end newsletter• Copy writing and editing• Marketing collateral + Ad design• Logo rebuild and brand updateGRAPHIC DESIGN• Invitation design• Logo design• Ad design• Resumes, Handbills• Business Cards
  • Lake County News-Sun
    Lead Designer | System Editor
    Lake County News-Sun Jan 2004 - Oct 2010
    Waukegan, Illinois
    LEAD DESIGNERI have built effective relationships with editorial staff, advertising, circulation, IT, press, and content vendors to facilitate every facet of print production and design. Created and maintained all graphics, styles, templates, and libraries for the design staff, which reduced error and maximized production. Lead several projects that cut bottom-line costs. Page design for news, sports, business, and feature sections as well as the creation of maps, graphics, and illustrations. Redesign and brand management for new and existing sections as well as multiple web width reductions for broadsheet and tabloid formats.SYSTEM EDITORAs the News-Sun System Editor, I developed productive relationships with the Unisys project team, vendors, and core team members to organize content, meet key contracted goals, and test new system functionality. I championed several key projects, from concept to completion, essential to the News-Sun and overall project success.
  • Lake County News-Sun
    Sports | Features Designer
    Lake County News-Sun Mar 2001 - Jan 2004
    Waukegan, Illinois
    SPORTS DESIGNERDaily section design and coordination of national content selection with editor and photo desk. Editor and designer for the annual Super Bowl advertising section. Additional duties included the design of the business section as well as maps and graphics for the news section.FEATURE DESIGNER Design, illustration, and production management for a variety of themed sections. Duties required material resourcefulness, critical thinking, and collaboration with editorial staff to execute creative solutions. Developed new section concepts.

Christopher Foster Skills

Layout Quarkxpress Graphic Design Indesign Mac Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator Web Design Advertising Typography Editing Photoshop Social Media Newspaper Design Dreamweaver Illustration Art Direction Logo Design Incopy Pre Press Website Development Pagination Html Desktop Publishing Visual Thinking Information Graphics Advertising Design Editorial Production Editorial Project Management Relationship Cultivation Building Relationships Vendor Relations Cross Group Collaboration User Education Mac/pc Proficient Able To Multi Task Deadline Driven Independent Thinker Team Oriented Open Minded Css Xhtml Php Mysql Mac Os X Problem Solving Publishing Systems Style Sheets Libraries Freehand

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What company does Christopher Foster work for?

Christopher Foster works for Midwestern Career College International

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Christopher Foster's current role is Designer | Educator | LMS Administrator.

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Christopher Foster's email address is cf****@****dia.com

What schools did Christopher Foster attend?

Christopher Foster attended Illinois State University, College Of Lake County.

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Christopher Foster has interest in Web Design, Economic Empowerment, Education, New Technologies, Juggling, Drawing, Arts And Culture, Fishing.

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Christopher Foster has skills like Layout, Quarkxpress, Graphic Design, Indesign, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Web Design, Advertising, Typography, Editing, Photoshop.

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