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Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il / Rolling Meadows, Il

Direct report to VP Director of Strategy and Innovation and to Global Creative Director. Responsible for providing research analysis, insight, strategy, creative guidance, and project management and leadership for existing clients and new business opportunities. Innovated in- and out-of-store experiences across disciplines that deliver upon business growing objectives and grew thought leadership relationships with clients. Required to stay current on marketing trends and innovations in order to consistently deliver break-through opportunities to clients, and to foster creativity within the design team. Bridged the gap between research and design by formulating meaningful creative strategies and actionable design concepts.• Forged new revenue streams and provided untapped up-stream opportunities with current clients.• Averaged four new client acquisition per year.I have been solving problems and designing solutions for brands and retailers like BBVA, Bel Brands, Campbell’s, Coca Cola, Colgate, Covergirl, Dannon, Diageo, Dick's, Dollar General, Gallo Brands, GSK, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Home Depot, Keen, Kmart, Kraft Foods, Kroger, Lego, L'Oreal Paris, Masonite, Meijer, Madison Square Garden, Merck, Mondelez, Motorola, NBA, Nike, Newell Rubbermaid, Pennington Seed, PepsiCo, PetMate, Planters, Popeye's, P&G, Revlon, Sam’s Club, Samsung, SCJohnson, Sears, Starbucks, Target, Tchibo Coffee, Walgreens, Walmart, Western Union, Wilson Sporting Goods, and Yankee Candle.

Rolling Meadows, Il

Direct report to VP Group Creative Director and managed North American Pantene account, and North American Always and Tampax accounts with responsibilities globally with P&G’s Brand Agency Lead business model. Oversaw development of retail programs including retailer-specific programs and up-stream global commercial innovation programs with partner agencies. Charged with fostering client relationships as well as with partner agencies.• Increased national and international FemCare business nearing 50% of retainer in less than one year. • Assisted in developing integrated campaign which lead to much higher level of purchase than forecasted. • Developed innovative yet economic display solutions, delivering in-store merchandising period exceeding 5 months, a 333% increase over scheduled merchandising period.• Launched new architecture model and participated in retailer on-boarding activities that led to 100% retailer buy-in amongst P&G’s top 12 customers. • 2010 Silver Clio Integrated Campaign.

Chicago, Il

I managed development and production of digital and retail promotional campaigns, employee-based promotions and communications, retail management programs, and packaging design for ConAgra Foods, US Postal Service Retail, M&M/Mars (Snickers, M&M’s, Milky Way, 3Musketeers, Combos, Skittles, Starburst, and Uncle Ben’s Rice), Keebler, and Burger King new business.

Chicago, Il

Developed and produced retail promotional campaigns, packaging design, product innovation, and direct-to-consumer communications for US Postal Service Stamp Services, Kellogg’s, and M&M/Mars.

Chicago, Il

(Originally Lee Hill Inc., purchased by Draft Worldwide) Developed and produced retail communications, consumer promotions, direct-to-consumer communications, and print collateral for United States Postal Service Stamp Services.

Manhattan Beach, Ca

Responsible for creating and executing innovative communication solutions and oversee production primarily for Skechers Footwear. Developed print and TV campaigns, packaging, consumer and trade communication materials, and retail solutions.

Chicago, Il

Developed and executed creative graphic design and advertising solutions for Quaker Oats, Brach’s Candy, Zenith, Barton Brands, Amoco, JI Case, Remains Theatre, and Lincoln Park Zoo.