Freelance DesignerSeptember 2008 to Present
Symmetri/C3Chicago, Illinois
GC America, Inc.Alsip, Illinois
University Dental ProfessionalsChicago, Illinois
IOS Technologies, Inc.San Diego, California
- Design marketing materials that include identity, product packaging, brochures, quarterly
newsletters, user interface icons,
front-end web design and PowerPoint presentations
Senior Art DirectorApril 2005 to August 2008
C3 Healthcare MarketingOak Brook, Illinois
- Responsible for the conceptual development and execution of creative deliverables
with emphasis on brand development
- Establishing and maintaining open communication in-house,
with clients, photographers and other vendors
- Setup, coordinate and direct photoshoots
- Contribute in presentations of strategy and execution to clients
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Freelance DesignerMarch 2003 to September 2007
Mid-America Sports & Events GroupChicago, Illinois
- Designed promotional materials for charity events such as "Mike Ditka Hall of Fame Golf Tournament" and "Joe
Schmidt Celebrity Golf Tournament" which include direct mail, sponsorship booklets and corporate identity collateral
Digital ArtistFebruary 2003 to March 2005
iLeo/Capps Digital, a division of Leo Burnett/PublicisChicago, Illinois
- Developed print collateral for key accounts Hallmark, Disney, Army and Gateway
- Responsible for pre-flight, color correction, retouching and archiving all digital files
Digital ArtistApril 1999 to December 2002
PublicisIndianapolis, Indiana
- Designed promotional materials for Simon Property Group including print ads, brochures,
POP displays, posters, postcards, billboards and corporate identity collateral
- Managed backup and archive needs of entire network of files
Freelance DesignerSeptember 1998 to March 1999
Tree of LifeBloomington, Indiana
- Designed in-store flyers and brochures
Freelance DesignerJune 1998 to December 1998
AT-A-GLANCEIndianapolis, Indiana
- Design and electronic production of calendars and related materials
with responsibilities that included:
- Worked closely with Senior Designers and Designers to implement final designs,
and to prepare and manage electronic files through postscripting for output to film
- Communicated with other in-house departments and outside vendors to ensure scheduling and quality requirements
Account ManagerJuly 1997 to May 1998
Distinctive Business Products, Inc.Downers Grove, Illinois
- Responsibilities with TOSHIBA America Imaging System's largest Midwest dealership
and distributor of analog and digital office imaging equipment included:
- Prospecting through extensive correspondence, telephone contact, personal meetings
and presentations with current and potential customer base
- Handling both dealer and current customer inquiries, particularly in connection with service
- Developing promotional activities to successfully implement monthly campaigns
SOFTWARE
Proficient in the following applications:
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft PowerPoint
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- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Excel
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- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Word
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- Adobe PhotoShop
- Quark Xpress
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts degree, May 1993
Ball State University Muncie, Indiana
Major: Journalism,Advertising option
Minor: Marketing
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