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DESIGN INTERNSHIP
BRANN CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
* Assisted mounting room mocking-up comps and PDF'd. * Image searches, scanned images, and print production. * Accompanied Art Directors at creative reviews and brainstorming sessions. * Designed and produced in-house employee recognition book.
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS
SCHAUMBURG, IL
* Administered mortgage portfolio assembled through business relationships with real estate agents, brokers, insurance agents, prime loan originators, and home buyers. * Processed loan applications, provided pre-approvals, and underwriting files according to Illinois State Mortgage Loan guidelines. * Presented business-building proposals with business partners, attended trade shows, networking groups and events.
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LEAD DESIGNER
CENTURY
CHICAGO, IL
* Design lead multiple real estate marketing materials from concept to completion, including catalogs, brochures, business presentations, postcards, logos, trade shows, event and seasonal invitations, email campaigns, banner ads, and environmental design. * Created property brand identities for multi-million dollar residential and commercial developments. * Managed print and production of all final products, internally and externally. * Negotiated prices with various media vendors and reserved advertisement spaces. * Presented marketing proposals and sale solutions with senior business partners and individual clientele.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ARTIST
CREATIVE CIRCLE
CHICAGO, IL
(CONTRACT) * Designed and developed promotional direct mail campaigns, print, and online advertisements. * Developed business-building solutions by working with copy writers/editors and senior level colleagues. * Fulfilled all business objectives by executing design and production of final marketing products. * Coordinated production of printed materials with various vendors. Performed functions in fast paced environments with quick turnaround times. * Clients included The Carlson Group, FireStar Communications, The Land of Nod, Million Dollar Round Table, Olympic Signs, Quarasan, The Sherwood Group, and United Airlines.
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VP OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
AND AGENCY
CHICAGO, IL
EDUCATION OF FINE ARTS GRAPHIC VP OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS/CREATIVE DIRECTOR DESIGN, COLUMBIA COLLEGE, * Developed and implemented processes and procedures addressing workflow, CHICAGO, IL operational and quality issues within team and other departments. Performed functions directly with and reported to CEO. SKILLS * Directed and hired creative talent and contractors. Served as creative PROFICIENCY: department leader and mentor. Adobe InDesign CC * Key contributor to agency growth of 278% profit increase during my third year Adobe Illustrator CC of employment, participated in business development process, proposals, Adobe Photoshop CC and presentations. Adobe Acrobat DC QuarkXPress * Exceeded client satisfaction and expectations, managing and maintaining daily Basecamp operations, and confirming all projects were completed on time and budget. Bridge * Directed campaign development, creative brief development, and execution Microsoft Word and pitch presentation by facilitating strategic brainstorming sessions. Microsoft PowerPoint * Teamed with copy writers, print production, web developers, operations Microsoft Excel and marketing management for print, web, mobile, digital, video, and social Microsoft Outlook media development. Polish Language, Verbal + Written * Designed and directed a range of web, branding, print, and environmental KNOWLEDGEABLE: projects on a national and international level. HTML CSS * Confirmed success utilizing Facebook and Twitter Ads for a major partnership JavaScript (Fortune 500) and attained a 4.49% Engagement Rate average, 4.5x higher than Twitters confirmed ER of .99%. ACHIEVEMENTS * Designed digital and large format graphics for trade show booths and interactive touchscreen displays. APOGEUM AWARD WINNER, AND AGENCY * Art directed various client video/photo shoots, and assisted in directing and executing video scripts accordingly. * Adm...
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
ENK PRINT & DESIGN STUDIO
CHICAGO, IL
(FREELANCE) * Creative Director, duties include the development and executing of marketing brand strategies, conceptualize and design brand identities, social media and direct mail promotions, print, digital and web media for new and current clientele. * Manage the development of new business and maintaining current clientele.