Expert IG, Naperville, IL UX/UI - iPad sales app for TycoHalfaker and Associates, LLC, Arlington VA (Full time UX/UI, Designer) clients: US Government, products: VetGovPartners, GAPI, HalfakerLife in Balance, Herbology & Acupuncture, Chicago graphic design, identity design, UI/UX design/build, www.lifeinbalance-ah.comMcDonald’s Corp, Oak Brook, IL graphic design, exhibit design client: McDonald’s Purohit Navigation, (Pharmaceuticals) Chicago, IL concepting, art direction, design, package design, UI design clients: Novartis, Ferndale, Angiotech, Monogram Biosciences, Hyperion Therapeutics, DPMLaunch Creative Marketing, Chicago, IL graphic design, package design client: Sara LeemarchFIRST ( > USWeb/CKS) (fulltime AD) UI Design, art direction, graphic design, web design,brand building, identity design, design strategy clients: Harley-Davidson Roadstore, Walgreens,AgfaMonotype, Elk Grove Village, IL (fulltime AD) clients: paperStudio (an AgfaMonotype subsidiary) creative direction, web design, identity design, packaging, brand building, product development, web designDesign Kitchen, Chicago graphic design, package design clients: Jim Beam, Motorola, Office DepotBrandscope, Chicago package design, graphic design, branding clients: Radio Flyer, Turtle Wax, Wrigley’s GumDamen/Jackson, Chicago package design, graphic design, identity development, branding clients: First Alert, Alberto Culver, Fischer NutsCrate & Barrel, Northbrook catalog layout and designi4design (Leo Burnett), Chicago branding, graphic design, package designSource, Inc., Chicago graphic design, package design, brand building, identity development Ambrosi, Chicago package design, brand development competitive analysis and research

Consulting with various companies to help solve communication issues through design. Specializing in Brand building, identity design, package design, UI Design.

My primary focus has been working with the development team creating an app and a backend web portal to couple with a device that allows truckers to track their hours of service, vehicle inspection reports, timers for breaks and driving, engine diagnostics and more. I also work alongside the design team creating graphics, publishing an educational iBook atlas, contributing to packaging and other print needs as well.

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI, web design and Art Director for Halfaker and Associates, LLC. Working to strengthen and build company brand while making efforts to positively impact web based projects with a focus on government and military needs.

I worked closely with Erika to give her business a website that was easy to navigate, and held the spirit in which she approaches her profession. www.lifeinbalance-ah.com

I have worked on various projects for several different clients while working with Damen/Jackson. They have always been a pleasure to work with.

Working with teams of creative and scientific experts to communicate within the pharmaceutical industry. My position utilized my specialties in identity design and brand building, packaging and the ever important advertising campaign.

Art Director

Brand building, Corporate identity, Logo design, Product development, Web design, Interface design, Art direction, Team lead, Supervisor, Manager.

Lead a team of designers on numerous projects from web design to identity development.

Creative Director in charge for a new internet based product launch. Oversaw the content creation and user interface design. Worked with numerous content suppliers. Managed a creative team internally. Also oversaw the product materials procurement.

Worked on many varying projects related to many packaging, promotion and branding projects. From small one-off's to big brands and their products.