Lisa Leick Email and Phone Number

A yearlong artist residency in conjunction with five local land conservancies and foundations.

***Available for freelance projects – specializing within the cacao & chocolate sectors.***• Capabilities focused around branding from logos to ads to packaging. Some web and app work as needed.• Methods: Digital (Adobe Creative Cloud Applications and Procreate) & Handcrafted (old school methods with paper, ink, pen....)• Eager to collaborate with fellow creatives, foodies, farmers (not -only.com!) and craft chocolate makers• Passionate for opportunities to work with climate smart organizations or nonprofits dedicated to saving our planet• Ready to brainstorm and strategize your brand or simply talk over chocolate about the hows and whys of the universeSound enticing? Well hey, let’s get together and talk. Send me a message LinkedIn-style!

***NOTE: Scott Advertising rebranded itself as Omnivore Agency, effective March 2018*** • Conceptualized client story & designed digital and print materials in collaboration with team • Exceeded expectations, on budget and on time, challenges conquered • Motivated team to break boundaries, innovate and to be trend-setters, not followers • Developed efficient, detail-oriented approach to layout, typography usage, technologicalimplementation and material specification • Satiated curiosity with new tools & techniques, emerging trends, and ground-breaking ideasClients: J.M. Smucker Foodservice (Folgers, Café Bustelo, Sahale Snacks, Uncrustables), Tyson Foodservice (Chef Pierre, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee), Ghirardelli, J.R. Simplot, Server

• Established Woman-owned design studio • Advised chocolate professionals on brand strategy, marketing and packaging needs • Developed extensive knowledge base of cacao practices, industry challenges and competitive chocolate products • Attended industry events to develop and maintain client relationshipsClients: Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative, Blue Ridge Chocolatier, Chicago Chocolate Show, Stein Confections, Fine Chocolate Industry Association

• Acquired wicked knife skills and cooking knowledge base • Achieved impeccable dishwasher status • Assisted resident chef with kitchen prep • Guided students with skills learned in class • Ensured entertaining, fun atmosphere • Promoted & demonstrated Sur La Table merchandise

• Volunteered as designer/event support for 2 years before gaining paid position on staff • Designed print and web communications for organization events • Organized and secured event venues, catering, menu selection, and presentation support • Coordinated activities and schedules of volunteers, speakers, panelists • Telecommuted part-time; traveled to NYC & SF for event management/attendance

• Launched creative department of colleague-owned start-up chocolate company • Researched competition, studied industry statistics & trends to ensure company validity • Photographed products as needed; directed model shoots • Designed customized packaging, sourced materials, assembled quotes, attended press checks • Attended events to promote company and to sample product lines • Achieved trade show presence from design to strategy to booth within 3-week turnaround • Nurtured fan base via social media, sponsored events and charitable donations • Advised team on chocolate-making techniques, flavor profiles & inclusions, technical limitations and potential sourcesClients: Loyal Fans, Van Gogh Vodka, Bar Louie-America, Intercontinental Hotel Milwaukee

• Secured internship while attending college; developed into paid position• Designed print materials with emphasis on accessibility for various clients, charitable organizations• Researched, consulted with potential leads, and conceptualized visual aspects to a chocolate company that eventually became reality (The Cholive Company)• Gained valuable on-the-job experience with client/vendor relationships, trade networking, and Jane-of-all-trades attitude with determination and spirit