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Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States

Manages development, configuration, testing and validation of user functionality for the Quality Assurance department and provides daily support of business areas that utilize the quality software systems. Collaborates with Information Technology and Quality departments to ensure system requirements are met and are compliant with regulatory and business requirements. Partners with laboratory and quality personnel to optimize core quality systems and expanded user functionality for laboratory… Show more Manages development, configuration, testing and validation of user functionality for the Quality Assurance department and provides daily support of business areas that utilize the quality software systems. Collaborates with Information Technology and Quality departments to ensure system requirements are met and are compliant with regulatory and business requirements. Partners with laboratory and quality personnel to optimize core quality systems and expanded user functionality for laboratory and data management. Facilitates projects and works with project managers to successfully execute projects. Show less

Led the graphic design team in the creation and production of marketing, advertising, and sales projects for all NOW brands. Projects include: product identity, labels, packaging, photography, digital assets, web design, catalogs, advertising support, sales flyers, brochures, posters and all printed or digital collateral material in support of marketing programs. Responsible for bringing innovative, creative ideas and solutions to the department. A thought leader and partner that inspired the… Show more Led the graphic design team in the creation and production of marketing, advertising, and sales projects for all NOW brands. Projects include: product identity, labels, packaging, photography, digital assets, web design, catalogs, advertising support, sales flyers, brochures, posters and all printed or digital collateral material in support of marketing programs. Responsible for bringing innovative, creative ideas and solutions to the department. A thought leader and partner that inspired the team towards common goals. Show less

Palatine, Illinois, United States

Taught course: GRA 220 - GRAPHIC DESIGN IIAt the Career and Technical Programs Division, Graphic Art Technology DepartmentCourse description:Advanced graphic design that is project and process focused to refine creative and technical skills. Projects follow the design process from initial research and sketches to refined computer layouts and final production-ready art files. Assignments utilize graphic design principles and current graphic software. Projects are critiqued for… Show more Taught course: GRA 220 - GRAPHIC DESIGN IIAt the Career and Technical Programs Division, Graphic Art Technology DepartmentCourse description:Advanced graphic design that is project and process focused to refine creative and technical skills. Projects follow the design process from initial research and sketches to refined computer layouts and final production-ready art files. Assignments utilize graphic design principles and current graphic software. Projects are critiqued for design process, aesthetics, presentation and file production accuracy. Projects may become part of a professional portfolio. Show less

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Courses instructed:ART 216 Introduction to Digital ImagingART 225 Graphic Design Layout and Typography

Freelance, Teaching, and Contract assignments during employment transition. • Adjunct Instructor – Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL Teaching Adobe Creative Suite 4 courses: Photoshop (Fall 2009, Spring 2010), InDesign (Spring 2010). Responsible for establishing current syllabus, all course materials, exercises, exams, and class instruction. All classes taught evenings and weekends. • Graphic Design – Scott-Foresman/Pearson Education, Glenview, ILContract… Show more Freelance, Teaching, and Contract assignments during employment transition. • Adjunct Instructor – Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL Teaching Adobe Creative Suite 4 courses: Photoshop (Fall 2009, Spring 2010), InDesign (Spring 2010). Responsible for establishing current syllabus, all course materials, exercises, exams, and class instruction. All classes taught evenings and weekends. • Graphic Design – Scott-Foresman/Pearson Education, Glenview, ILContract assignment from CoreStaff Services. Completed October 14, 2009. Assignment included: original layout design and illustration, file corrections and editing, file prep, client assistance and service. Show less

Responsible for delivering creative and graphic design services that meet or exceed clients’ budget, timing, and quality expectations. Directed design team members to budget, assign, monitor, and troubleshoot the design of publication and multi-media projects. Interfaced with client teams to negotiate deadlines, allocate resources, and establish priorities across clients and teams. In collaboration with the Editorial Director, ensured that appropriate quality was maintained on all print… Show more Responsible for delivering creative and graphic design services that meet or exceed clients’ budget, timing, and quality expectations. Directed design team members to budget, assign, monitor, and troubleshoot the design of publication and multi-media projects. Interfaced with client teams to negotiate deadlines, allocate resources, and establish priorities across clients and teams. In collaboration with the Editorial Director, ensured that appropriate quality was maintained on all print, publication, web, and design projects. Show less

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Responsible for all phases of corporate creative and graphic design and identity, including advertising, marketing, and internet development. Additional responsibilities included project scheduling and management, budgeting, forecasting, and allocation. Accountable for accuracy, quality, and functionality of all graphic work performed by in-house designers, freelance services, and outside vendors.

Responsible for creative design, illustration, digital production, application training, vendor contact and high-resolution photo imaging.• Implemented a streamlined and efficient project management system that improved the project production workflow and prepress flight check for all jobs from concept to on-press approval.• As a team member, contributed to the development of multimedia, Internet and 3D imaging projects.

Reported to Division Production Manager. Responsible for executing the creative print vision within the pre-production process, developing production-ready files to Art Directors’ and Production Managers’ specifications, and contributing with creative design, illustration, photo retouching, and electronic media projects.

Reported to Partner. Responsible for the Macintosh electronic production and illustration department that included coordinating several major advertising campaigns and promotions covering design and print production, job trafficking, scheduling and estimating. In addition, managed client accounts including receiving new projects coming in and presenting final project for approval.

Reported to the Vice President. Responsible for creative direction; graphic design and production; control of quality, training, research, and development in computer graphics; page makeup; service bureau; stat camera; and color proofing.

Bs, Visual Communications And Graphic Design

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