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Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Lead the creative direction of design projects and provide the artistic vision to ensure the work aligns with the overall branding and messaging goals. This includes the development of design strategies that meet the objectives of the project or campaign and determining the visual elements, color schemes, typography, and overall design approach.• Collaborate with other designers, copywriters, marketing and PR professionals, and clients to understand the design needs, present… Show more • Lead the creative direction of design projects and provide the artistic vision to ensure the work aligns with the overall branding and messaging goals. This includes the development of design strategies that meet the objectives of the project or campaign and determining the visual elements, color schemes, typography, and overall design approach.• Collaborate with other designers, copywriters, marketing and PR professionals, and clients to understand the design needs, present concepts and revisions, and address any concerns or feedback throughout the creative process.• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, helping them develop their skills, grow in their roles, and contribute to the success of the design team. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Create both traditional and digital design work including branding and logo design, infographics, presentation decks, video and animation, social media graphics, case studies, display ads, and print publication.• Manage and execute projects on time, on budget, and with the highestquality standards with excellent communication while keeping project managers informed on the progress of tasks.

Chicago, Illinois

• Design print and digital collateral such as logos, flyers, magazines, brochures, environmental graphics, digital web banners and ads, websites, landing pages, and a variety of social media.• Collaborate with the team to strategize, design, and launch original marketing campaigns.• Responsible for managing all print jobs, quotes, invoices, and budgets for all schools as well as keeping detailed digital records of each print request and completed projects.

Libertyville, Il

• Create original designs, layouts, illustrations, and copy for a variety of print media like large-scale signage, billboards, banners, environmental graphics, vehicle wraps, and small-scale print projects like brochures, flyers, and business cards. • Responsible for the preflight of each job before sending to the printer and/or plotter.• Run, maintain, and clean the digital printers as well as order vinyl and materials the printers require.

Greater Chicago Area

• Work with the design and content teams to create magazine layouts that reflect the articles and company branding.• Prepare articles for the website and other online reading platforms as well as design ads for print and digital publications.

River Forest, Il

• Direct a large group of students in branding, web, and marketing jobs for the University and local community with strict deadlines.• Lead weekly meetings and organize annual events featuring guest lecturers. • Teach students about portfolios, self-branding, and careers after graduation.

River Forest, Il

• Work on sculpture pieces under the instruction of professional artist and professor. • Help install galleries across the Chicagoland area.• Photograph and document work and prepare files for online portfolios.

River Forest, Il

• Develop brand identities for new and existing businesses while working directly with clients and staying on schedule with strict deadlines.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Develop all imagery and layout of the magazine.• Work with writers to edit and create and appropriate appearance for the articles.• Meet deadlines while working with the magazine founder to create a new look that attracts more readers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Graphic Arts Club

Associate'S Degree, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa