Professional Overview
- Over 10 years experience in the graphic design field.
- Proficient on both MAC and PC.
- Ability to manage the design process from concept through finish while adhering to brand standards and tight deadlines.
- Proven dependability in creating a constant flow of new concepts and ideas.
- Professional, fast, detail oriented, hard work ethics.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts in Media Arts and Animation
The Illinois Institute of Art
September 2000
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer
Various Companies
05/16/2009-Present
Logos - Web Sites - Web Site Maintenance - Textiles - Apparel Spot Art -
DVD Covers - Brochures - Business Cards - Postcards - Illustrations -
Vector Tracings - Signs - PowerPoint Presentations - Video Marketing Screens
Multimedia Production Specialist
APEX
08/29/2011 - 10/28/2011
Worked with a team of Instructional Designers and other Multimedia Production
Specialists to design a diverse mix of animated web material and multimedia courses.
Graphic Designer
Moksha Worldwide Inc.
Glencoe, IL
06/16/2006-04/29/2009
Developed spot art, textiles, and apparel designs for children apparel licenses
from concept to completion. Utilized style guides for NFL, MLB, OshKosh, and
carter’s brands to ensure brand and color consistency. Designed new gift sets,
packaging, and POPs for product through mock-ups and final samples. Promoted to
lead artist for carter’s and OshKosh hosiery. Strengthened Moksha’s designs in
new ways by keeping up with trends and creating visually captivating art work.
Collaborated with vendors for pricing, color proofing, improving, and reviewing
product before submitting to retail channels including OshKosh, carter’s,
Wal-Mart, Kohls, and JcPenny. Multitasked licensed apparel lines in the fast-paced
deadline-driven environment. Assisted in the creation of sell sheets, seasonal
catalogs, presentation boards, and power point presentations.
Graphic Designer
TLC Industries
Schaumburg, IL
03/23/2005-04/07/2006
Designed logos, in-game artwork, and arcade cabinet graphics. Produced web sites
to support new arcade games and online gaming. Provided web site maintenance.
Supplied sales reps with sales materials including product flyers, and promotional
posters. Held arcade cabinet photography shoots.
Graphic Artist
Heyman Corporation
Vernon Hills, IL
12/11/2000-3/16/2005
Developed spot art and textile designs for children apparel licenses from concept
to completion. Utilized style guides for Disney brands to ensure brand and color
consistency. Designed new gift sets, packaging, and POPs for product through final
samples. Lead artist of Heyman Corp’s most successful Disney apparel line for Target.
Collaborated with fashion designers to review, proof, and improve designs before
submitting to retail channels including, Target, Wal-Mart, Kohls, and JcPenny.
Assisted in the creation of sell sheets, seasonal catalogs, and presentation boards.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Illustrator
Photoshop
Premiere
After Effects
Flash
Dreamweaver
InDesign
QuarkXpress
PowerPoint
Encore
Microsoft Office