Christopher Hilbert Email & Phone Number

Skokie, Illinois, United States

• Designed posters, step & repeat backdrops & large business pylon signs (i.e. Dunkin Donuts)• Applied print and cut vinyl to very large poly panels for businesses like Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins• Utilized the Epson large format printer and various printing media to print 52”w x (up to) 72 yards long• Installed vehicle vinyl to various different vehicles (i.e. vans, box trucks, compact cars & SUVs)• Optimized the large flatbed UV printer to print on foam core, PVC & Max Metal

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Prepared comprehensive illustrations, layouts, & copy for print production accordingto instructions of client or supervisor• Consistently offered professional, friendly, & engaging service• Applied teamwork skills at all times and assisted co-workers in production & installations• Worked on different projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment• Created artwork proofs & sent to customers using the online proofing system• Inspected jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printer• Sold consultatively and made recommendations to prospects & clients

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Received & unloaded store merchandise from third party vendors• Processed merchandise by scanning items to verify receipt• Performed daily replenishment duties from top stock windows and/or warehouse• Transported merchandise from the stockroom onto the sales floor according to store merchandise• Smart-purged products from warehouse to sales floor to increase sales• Greeted and engaged customers in a welcoming manner & escort them to their destination

River North, Chicago

• Introduced fresh, innovative ideas & design applications to help increase usability & productivity• Designed editable PDF checklists in Adobe InDesign & Acrobat using paragraph & other style sheets• Designed internal logos, icons and vector graphics in Illustrator • Created impactful PowerPoint’s and animations• Adhered to brand standards throughout all design & creative aspects• Created infographics for different mortgage processes to make the process clear and entertaining• Designed reference guides to map out detailed instructions for complicated mortgage processes• Organized, designed and executed an HTML email campaign for the Training Department classes• Edited and created motion graphics for training videos in PremierePro, Audition and Media Encoder• Organized and executed the folding saving structure for all Graphic Designers to share on transfersafe• Collaborated with different departments to complete design requests as quickly as possible• Managed multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Chicago Loop

• Concept development of print-related internal marketing• Execution of internal print related marketing using Adobe Creative Suite• Visual merchandising in the window display & in the store for the target audience• Remodeled the bookstore to maximize space & create a more hip, comfortable atmosphere• Checked received shipments for accuracy• Assisted students in finding course related material

Chicago Loop

• Organized office for optimal assistance, accuracy & comfort• Designed a friendly sign in sheet & inserted the data into Microsoft Excel• Maintained a friendly waiting area• Expedited errands for the advisors

Greater Chicago Area

Create weekly & monthly brochures & flyers utilizing Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & PhotoshopMaintain & support a consistent brand identityTake design instruction & incorporate with creative expressionWork independently on assignmentsUpdate & organize website through a content management system