Michele Jackson Email & Phone Number

Western Springs, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

Principal and creative director of a Chicago marketing and graphic design firm. We help businesses, entrepreneurs and not-for-profits pull their brand together and reach their customers both online and in print. Because luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Lisle

Comprehensive marketing strategy and design for a variety of high-profile clients, including medical devices and insurance.

Lisle, IL

Temporary assignment assisting the development office with design of event and promotional materials including invitations, brochures and posters.

Worked closely with the Director of IT and Communications to design print materials including event invitations, donor appeals, annual reports and newsletters.

Oakbrook, IL

• Managed large program-based internet marketing campaigns for a variety of middle-market B2B and B2C clients
• Assisted in the development of client strategies, campaigns and programs
• Served as liaison between clients, senior management and agency departments to coordinate efficient and timely project processing
• Identified business development opportunities within existing client base

Design and production of all creative including print collateral, exhibit design, identity, advertising and Web sites for Calamos Investments.

Collaborated with creative directors to design and produce a wide variety of materials including branding, product catalogs, annual reports, sales materials, advertising, booth graphics and websites.

• Oversaw concept, design and production of all creative including print collateral, publications, packaging, identity, advertising and web sites
• Managed a team of art directors, designers and production staff
• Developed and implemented sales, marketing, PR and business development strategiesto acquire new customers and retain existing accounts
• Built and maintained strong client relationships by understanding clients’ needs and delivering targeted marketing solutions
• Communicated design direction through tight pencil renderings and effective written and verbal communication
• Provided direction to the design team to ensure the creative strategy met the client’s objectives and was on time and within budget requirements

• Designed layouts for direct mail, advertisements, point-of-purchase and packaging based on concepts from Leo Burnett art directors
• Prepared comps for client presentations
• Worked closely with print managers to ensure all collateral met specifications
• Coordinated comps, keylines and records with art directors and account executives
• Supervised two apprentices to ensure the quality and accuracy of all comps and keylines

Bachelor Of Science, Art

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