Graphic Designer at Elevated Campaigns

Claire Ouellette

Chicago, IL

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I recently completed a degree in Art and Design from the University of Michigan, where I gained general knowledge in marketing techniques and advertising design, as well as developed skills in typography, graphic design, web design, and web development. After graduation, I have refined my skills in web design and graphic materials as a freelance graphic designer, as well as advanced in print design, web banner ads, and photo retouching while working for a digital marketing agency.

Proficiencies: Web Design, Digital Design, Print Design, Logo Design, Branding and Identity, Photo Retouching, HTML5 and CSS3, SEO, WordPress, Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Professional Flash CC, Adobe Dreamweaver CC, Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Final Cut Express, Prezi

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Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Graphic Design, Marketing
  
  University of Michigan
  
  2009 - 2012
- Art & Design
  
  Adrian College
  
  2007 - 2009
- High School Diploma Art & Design
  
  Saline High School
  
  2003 - 2007
Experience
- Graphic Designer
  
  Elevated Campaigns
  
  Mar 2014 - Present (10 years 9 months)
  
  • Designed, proofed, and sent to print several direct mail pieces (postcards, door hangers, etc.), some of which meant rearranging existing creative while others required coming up with a whole new style guide pertaining to new/existing logo
  • Created mobile banner ads, and animated web banner ads using Flash
  • Came up with strong and flashy logos for new and previous clients
- Freelance Graphic Designer
  
  V1 Sports
  
  Jun 2013 - Present (11 years 6 months)
  
  • Created various digital graphics for use in email campaigns and for on the company's website
  • Executed flyers and brochures for use at trade shows and conferences
  • Designed retractable banners to set up at the company's booth during trade shows
- Freelance Web Designer
  
  The San Jose Group
  
  Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 (3 months)
  
  • Worked closely with the Account Executive and President in coming up with a new look and feel for the Illinois Bureau of Tourism’s Spanish website
  • Created a design template in Photoshop for the developer to use in building the new site
- Freelance Graphic Designer
  
  Elevated Campaigns
  
  Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 (1 month)
  
  • Designed and animated web banner ads using Flash and ActionScript 3
  • Made changes to existing material in InDesign and Illustrator
  • Searched for relevant stock images
- Junior Executive
  
  The San Jose Group
  
  Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 (3 months)
  
  • Collaborated with the creative team in coming up with designs for an array of marketing materials, both print and digital, for a client’s marketing campaign
  • Individual responsibilities include re-branding SJG’s social media sites, updating clients’ websites, and creating web banner ads for clients
- Graphic Designer
  
  V1 Sports
  
  Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 (7 months)
  
  • Created features for V1’s mobile apps and video software, including: the icon for the V1 Sports app, background displays, buttons, and splash screens
  • Designed a variety of advertising materials, from print collateral to web graphics to blu-ray assets, including: brochures, flyers, business cards, retractable banners, display ads, and video slideshows
- Freelance Web Designer
  
  PowerHouse Lacrosse
  
  Sep 2012 - Jan 2013 (4 months)
  
  • Came up with the design of a website for a start-up business
  • Used HTML5 and CSS3 to develop a functioning website
- Freelance Web Designer
  
  Healthy Detroit Non-Profit Organization
  
  May 2012 - Dec 2012 (7 months)
  
  • Created a design template for a brand new website
  • Collaborated with web developer to come up with a sleek design and smooth navigation
- Design Assistant
  
  Outdoor Athlete Magazine, Campobello Media, LLC
  
  Aug 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 3 months)
  
  • Started as a photography intern, responsible for coming up with creative shots for the magazine’s articles
  • Designed and built a wireframe for a media kit
  • Designed the layout for the magazine’s e-newsletter
  • Created online display ads, as well as print ads, per clients’ requests to advertise in the magazine/website
- Graphic Designer & Illustrator
  
  The Ribbonry
  
  Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 (7 months)
  
  • Shot and retouched photographs of the shop’s merchandise for use on their website
  • Hand illustrated ‘how-to’ handbooks for consumers to make their own Ribbonry creations
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