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Winfield, Il, Us

Vernon Hills, Illinois

- Created a new, contemporary image and branding for the entire 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.- 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.- Initiated new and strengthened existing relationships with service providers to reduce prepress demands, shorten production turnaround and build true partnerships. Coordinated 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

Winfield, Illinois

- 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.

Wheaton, Illinois

- Successfully completed multiphase marketing campaigns, for clients, from initial concept through completed production.- Completed design projects include corporate identities, logos, marketing materials, packaging, labels, catalogues, programs, tradeshow systems and banners. Provided copywriting, photography 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.

Wood Dale, Illinois

Bachelor'S Degree, Graphic Arts

Associate'S Degree, Graphic Arts