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Chicago, Il, Us

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Elk Grove Village, Il

Accomplished marketing professional with expertise in the HVAC and electrical industries, driving brand awareness and customer engagement. Proven success in developing and implementing marketing strategies, managing digital campaigns, and enhancing customer experience. Highlights include revamping websites for improved user engagement, producing engaging project spotlight videos, and streamlining operations through online systems. Adept at fostering partnerships, leading teams, and achieving business goals.

Arlington Heights, Il

I engaged clients in brand development while concurrently serving as creative representative and art director for all external clients. This involved evaluating client experience, project progress, and brand expectations for a portfolio of 20+ private label brands. Additionally, I collaborated with third-party agencies to develop creative strategies and high-quality graphic products. Some of my accomplishments are:~ Generated $140K in incremental sales by launching new ad slick photography service. ~ Revitalized sense of pride in ownership in private label brands by spearheading cross-functional collaborations. ~ Won bid for Fiesta Mart’s private label brand redesign, garnering over $890K in sales. ~ Enhanced productivity 30% and shortened product timelines by updating workflow process and reporting structure.

Arlington Heights, Il

In this creative leadership role, I steered and mentored a team of four artists through concept development and production for eight store brands. In addition to cultivating relationships with high-profile clients, I delivered full lifecycle brand development, from research and conceptualization to end design. I envisioned, sketched, and illustrated key elements of collateral using traditional and digital artistic tools. My achievements include: ~ Amassed over $935K in revenue by designing and illustrating 2014 Laura Lynn rebranding campaign. ~ Achieved $1.6M in creative sales by retaining Earth Fare client account and directing development of their Everyday Value and Organic brands. ~ Envisioned, illustrated, and rendered over 12 characters for store brands and food items. ~ Earned Chairman’s Award in recognition of exemplary client relations.

Arlington Heights, Il

Helming a creative team of designers and production artists, I visualized concepts, illustrated final art, and directed the redesign process for retail brands. I supported the Creative Director in managing top clientele accounts. I also directed product shoots and processed photos for use in brand campaigns. A few of my notable contributions include: ~ Designed and delivered comprehensive re-branding visuals for IGA, Ingles, and Krasdale private label retail brands. ~ Rolled out brand redesign with two-year project estimate six months ahead of schedule. ~ Resolved consistency and team productivity challenges by creating unified set of NLEA panels.

• Founded Soapbox Studio with only $2K, an Apple computer, a great credit score, and passion to offer creative art to the world. • Through a lot of hard work and great creative print and web design services, we turned our first profitable year within 2 years. • Purchased a failing service bureau company and through the introduction of Soapbox’s creative services we doubled the company profits in 5 year span.• Grew to a studio of 7 Print, Marketing & Web Professionals offering services such as: - Corporate Logos and Identity Design - Advertising Campaigns & Marketing Materials - Web Design & Development Services - Custom Online Technology Business Solutions - Trade Show Booth and Large Format Designs - Packaging and POP Design - Prepress and Print Management Services - Motion Graphics and Multimedia Services - Email Marketing Campaigns• Soapbox Studio is still going and celebrates a 20+ year history.

Greater Chicago Area

• Designed and produced packaging graphics for clients such as Armour, Swift-Eckrich, and Coors.• Maintained the studio’s Apple computers, server, and network.• Produced package mock-ups and concept presentation boards for customer presentation.

Greater Chicago Area

Responsibilities included:• Logo and Corporate Identity Design• Brochures and Catalog Design• Typesetting / Production• Prepress / Trapping / Film Output• Film Stripping / Dark Room Operations

Greater Chicago Area

Entry level Graphic Designer responsibilities included:• Conceptualize and Design Company Marketing Materials• Page Layouts for the Arabian Horse Express Magazine• Magazine Advertisement Design• Prepress and Film Output

Rockford, Illinois Area

• Designed Packaging Graphics for the Imported Toy Industry• Assisted with Concept Presentation Boards• Packaging Mockups

Ux Design Certification, User Experience Design

I’m currently in the process of becoming a Certified User Experience Designer to become a key team contributor and to enhance my personal.

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design

Attended CLC's Advanced Macromedia Flash to gain knowledge and experience in advanced flash animation and ActionScript techniques.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Advertising And Graphic Design, 3.71

Activities and Societies: Founding Member of Incentive Studio

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