Interpreted technical and engineering content for basic and sophisticated audiences, translating key aspects of technical and business concepts into brand-focused design solutions that achieved the company’s communication goals while maintaining high creative standards. Demonstrated expertise in state of the art graphic design software and excellence in design project management, planning and leading projects to successful outcomes with quantifiable impact. Projects include website, catalog, spec sheets, environmental graphics, digital presentations, photography & photo-editing, email blasts, and social media posts.Used knowledge of in-house and commercial manufacturing capabilities for final production output of print, web/digital assets, digital presentations, and environmental graphics, preparing all print and programming ready file and gathering quotes and researching and coordinating with external vendors.Researched and developed all posts for the company blog, translating technical and engineering content for professionals in the electric and lighting industries.

Utilizing a client-service mindset, took in and clarified the objectives and goals of clients to develop first-of-a-kind design and illustration solutions for business, education, and technology. Past clients include Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg and University of Deusto in Spain.

Used knowledge of current trends, principles of, and professional standards for branding, layout, typography, color usage, photo/illustration usage, and creative graphic design to develop first-of-a-kind branding for the company, extending it across a full range of print, digital, and environmental collateral. Implemented the new brand across a wide range of collateral, setting up files for production and interfacing with outside vendors.Conducted social media and email marketing, increasing sales and generating customer engagement.

Prioritized and handled a range of diverse projects for a boutique Chicago real estate agency, meeting demanding deadlines and being highly responsive to the needs and requirements of urban realtors. Projects include brochures, print ads, direct mail, and email blasts.Using Photoshop, provided photo-editing services for all real estate photography, maintaining professional standards in the agency's marketing.

Under extremely tight deadlines, led marketing design projects from concept to completion. This included collaborating with copywriters, developers, and outside vendors to produce design collateral for a range of clients, including medical, political, educational, and corporate.

Collaborated with a cross-functional agency team to provide support to the art director and lead designer, designing and updating print and digital collateral for corporate clients based on art direction and existing brand standards.Prepared commercial photography for use in advertising campaigns and print collateral, using Photoshop to photo-edit and remove backgrounds.