Kelly Hecking Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, IL

• Lead the development of creative concepts and digital solutions for top automotive manufacturers.
• Developed integrated concepts and launch campaigns across print, email, mobile, social, display, and video.
• Drove innovation in order to provide clients with cutting edge digital creative.
• Contributed to business development efforts by developing concepts to pitch to existing and prospective clients.
• Managed a growing team of designers, project managers and copywriters.

Chicago, IL

• Responsible for developing design team infrastructure and managing teams workflow.
• Implemented process efficiencies within the design team that helped increase monthly productivity by 13%.
• Collaborated and consulted with procurement departments and supplier networks to develop custom and competitively priced solutions for Fortune 500 clients within the alcohol beverage industry.
• Oversaw strategic projects from conception through production and delivery.
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Chicago, IL

• Wrote and presented business proposals to established and prospective clients.
• Implemented a project management and hours tracking system.
• Effectively managed multiple projects simultaneously with continuously rolling schedules.
• Kept projects on budget and moving efficiently through objectives.

• Managed the Marketing Services departments for 10 distributors in 17 markets.
• Responsible for attaining aggressive sales goals through new business implementation and organic growth.
• Oversaw the corporate design team and internal marketing initiatives.

• Recruited, trained and managed a team of thirty-five designers.
• Served as the main point of contact for all creative teams.
• Provided training and support for clients and agencies.
• Effectively managed workflow and deadlines.

• Developed custom print and POS material for clients in the wine & spirits industry.
• Independently managed workflow and deadlines.
• Worked with estimators and vendors to provide innovative solutions.
• Provided creative input on software development.
• Received the 2007 President’s Award for Employee of the Year.

• Designed POS and promotional material for Illinois largest wine & spirits distributor.
• Consistently led the design team in production volume.

• Helped create new company logo and identity.
• Assisted the Senior Designer with newsletters, brochures and advertisements.
• Prepared targeted mailing lists and press releases.