Description

Experience:

Graphic Designer

• Provides identity and print design for a variety of clients
• Experienced in project management, meeting deadlines, and satisfying clients
Select Work:
o Pedoc Power Solutions - marketing materials and advertisement featured in Landscape Architecture and Electrical Contractor magazines
o Social Object - logo for online community
o Preferred Meal Systems - promotional poster for school meal program
o The Productivity Paradox - logo, stationery, and business card
o Complete Home LLC - Logo for realtor

Programs
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office
PC and Mac Platforms Skills
Layout (ads, brochures, posters)
Logo/Identity Development
Digital Illustration
Photo manipulation/correction
Freehand Drawing


Sales Specialist
JCPenney | Woodridge, Illinois | March 2007 - Present
• Achieves monthly sales goals
• Meets established customer service levels with great interpersonal skills
• Ability to train others within the 'JCP Buddy' program
• Maintains company core standards (display, visual, and stock)

Prepress Apprentice
Dunham Graphics LLC | Downers Grove, Illinois | September 2010 - Present
• Responsible for photo correction and image editing
• Team player that assists with workflow while gaining experience in printing
Intern
Environmental System Design | Chicago, Illinois | March 2006 - September 2006
• Updated files such as blueprints, templates, and spreadsheets within AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Assisted marketing department
• Prepared, printed, and organized documents

Advertising Merchandiser
News America Marketing | Chicago, Illinois| January 2004 - February 2006
• Serviced and installed advertising materials within a region
• Set up coupon machines, shelf ads, banners, and floor ads

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Lewis University | Romeoville, Illinois | 2003 -2008
• Graduated with Honors
• Recipient of '2008 Senior Award in Graphic Design'

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