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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois

Spearheaded projects within the internal agency at Beam Suntory's Proof, overseeing diverse elements such as POS, environments, print materials, OOH, ads, labels, shippers, digital billboards, vehicle wraps, and publications from inception to completion.• Managed project lifecycle, meticulously tracking all changes and effectively communicating updates to the team, ensuring alignment and smooth workflow.• Implemented proactive monitoring strategies to keep projects on track, regularly… Show more Spearheaded projects within the internal agency at Beam Suntory's Proof, overseeing diverse elements such as POS, environments, print materials, OOH, ads, labels, shippers, digital billboards, vehicle wraps, and publications from inception to completion.• Managed project lifecycle, meticulously tracking all changes and effectively communicating updates to the team, ensuring alignment and smooth workflow.• Implemented proactive monitoring strategies to keep projects on track, regularly interfacing with the account team to assess progress and address any potential obstacles.• Proficiently collaborated with printers, managing finishing processes and varnishes to guarantee high-quality outputs.• Demonstrated versatility by undertaking minor video editing tasks, including creating a dynamic on-premises movie utilizing still shots as a slideshow for a bar event.• Transitioned into a designer role, contributing to various design projects and campaigns while also creating comprehensive documentation outlining production department's methodologies and best practices, facilitating streamlined operations and knowledge sharing among teammates. Show less

Chicago, Il

Managed production tasks for Amway across digital, print, and large format projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Elevated to handle high-profile assignments, such as brochures, product guides, and catalogs, collaborating closely with art directors, copywriters, and senior management to fulfill project requirements.• Utilized Insite for project management, facilitating client collaboration and efficiently communicating changes throughout the project lifecycle.•… Show more Managed production tasks for Amway across digital, print, and large format projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Elevated to handle high-profile assignments, such as brochures, product guides, and catalogs, collaborating closely with art directors, copywriters, and senior management to fulfill project requirements.• Utilized Insite for project management, facilitating client collaboration and efficiently communicating changes throughout the project lifecycle.• Spearheaded catalog projects utilizing database-driven plugins in InDesign, updating data including price strings, product names, and descriptions directly from the database.• Drafted retouching write-ups for extensive projects and coordinated with the retouching team to ensure precise execution. Show less

Chicago, Illinois

Lead role in agency branding, specializing in new business development from RFP to pitch presentations, resulting in successful client acquisition and revenue growth. Implemented enhancements to the new business server, optimizing workflow efficiency and streamlining processes for improved productivity.Provided support for internal photo shoots, contributing to the creation of headshots and client asset library for direct mail campaigns.• Managed large format printing, including… Show more Lead role in agency branding, specializing in new business development from RFP to pitch presentations, resulting in successful client acquisition and revenue growth. Implemented enhancements to the new business server, optimizing workflow efficiency and streamlining processes for improved productivity.Provided support for internal photo shoots, contributing to the creation of headshots and client asset library for direct mail campaigns.• Managed large format printing, including mounting and packaging for shipment, ensuring high-quality output for client presentations and promotional materials.• Played a key role in the rebranding of the agency website, overseeing the organization and update of all assets for a refreshed online presence.• Led the coordination and updating of assets on the company website as the lead artist, ensuring alignment with brand standards and strategic objectives.• Collaborated with team members to develop and execute concepts into final presentations across various formats including OOH, social media, and TV scripts.• Designed internal materials such as event collateral, posters, and signage, maintaining brand consistency and enhancing company culture.• Provided guidance and training to studio artists, overseeing their work on new business projects, and emphasizing the importance of proper file management and organization on servers.• Managed supply ordering for the production room of the creative department, ensuring adequate resources for ongoing projects and operations. Show less

Deerfield, Illinois

Production on POS, environments, print, OOH, ad’s, labels, shippers, Digital billboards, vehicle wraps and books. Images from shoots came directly from the photographer and were retouched in house. Handled large campaigns from merchandise to print ads to POS. Retouching of bottles to fit into other lines. Taking one from one shot and editing it to fit the campaign look. Worked closely with the London office with their production needs.Accounts: Skinny Girl, Jim Beam, Sauza, Cruzan… Show more Production on POS, environments, print, OOH, ad’s, labels, shippers, Digital billboards, vehicle wraps and books. Images from shoots came directly from the photographer and were retouched in house. Handled large campaigns from merchandise to print ads to POS. Retouching of bottles to fit into other lines. Taking one from one shot and editing it to fit the campaign look. Worked closely with the London office with their production needs.Accounts: Skinny Girl, Jim Beam, Sauza, Cruzan, Hornitos, Kilbeggan, Effen, Calico Jack, Red Stag, Pinnacle, Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, 100 Anos, Laphroaig, Dekuyper, Canadian Club and El Tesoro Show less

Chicago, Il

Assembly of Marlboro packaging (cartons, packs, POS, etc.) Cleaning up files, checking spot colors, inserting correct DCS2 files, spec’ing colors and checking files per the Marlboro standards manual. Assembly of development layouts from the art directors - put into a keyline or typical magazine standard size or multiple re sizes completed to fulfillment. Minor retouching to images for print ads and OOH. Lead Production Artist on a 82 keyline campaign for Coke. Working on development layout to… Show more Assembly of Marlboro packaging (cartons, packs, POS, etc.) Cleaning up files, checking spot colors, inserting correct DCS2 files, spec’ing colors and checking files per the Marlboro standards manual. Assembly of development layouts from the art directors - put into a keyline or typical magazine standard size or multiple re sizes completed to fulfillment. Minor retouching to images for print ads and OOH. Lead Production Artist on a 82 keyline campaign for Coke. Working on development layout to file fulfillment. Included a variety of various sizes including OOH. Comp images together for retouching. Worked in the motion graphic department. Turner Classic Movies and Bally’s web banner execution of various sizes. Worked on editing video and adding effects to a specific brand of the companies’ informational video. Web movies and status bar builds for MLB.com. Working closely with CD's and AD’s on concept development for Philip Morris International. I worked directing with the art directors and account managers. I was given the general concept that they wanted and it was my job to execute it and give multiple options for them to choose. Putting together concept designs in Photoshop. Piecing together multiple images to create one. Involved in the development production of photo shoots. That involved retouching images and creating layouts. Additionally worked on two 160-page catalog/books that displayed all of the work/shoots from the year on that account.Accounts: Coke, Philip Morris International and Domestic, Kelloggs, AC Delco, Deans, McDonalds, Beef Council, Nintendo, Chase, Sprint, P&G, Habitat for Humanity, Symantec, Miller, Hallmark and Allstate Show less