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Lead Graphic Design
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Building brand awareness and customer interest through execution of high level, creative internal and
external print and digital production.
Delivering highly creative, story-telling pieces, for clients and client prospects to win and retain business.
Handling multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Holding strong organizational, project management, consulting, and influential decision-making skills.
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Communications Consultant II
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
Sep 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year)
Collaborated with Creative and Multimedia Departments as well as with external partners to increase awareness of BDNC and BCBSIL Community Relations programming and services through the development of fliers, posters, brochures and presentations
Increased awareness of BDNC and BCBSIL Community Relations programming and services through developed execution of social media strategies on multiple digital communication channels
Primary liaison between BCBSIL communications team and BDNC and Community Relations staff
Developed, and edited copy to support BDNC and BCBSIL Community Relations programming for both internal and external audiences
Handled multiple projects under pressure with short and shifting deadlines
Project managed print projects with internal teams and external vendors
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Quality Review Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year)
Reviewing and abstracting medical records for the HEDIS project and other measure sets
ensuring that chart abstraction productivity and minimum over read standards are being met
Conducting provider office & medical record audits to ensure they are compliant with HEDIS, NCQA , ADA standards
Analyzed patient records against current standards of care to identify gaps in care and created/ implemented effective interventions that drove change while functioning as a key lead for interventions including qualitative analysis, reporting and development of program materials, templates or policies
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Prevention & Wellness Coordinator/Marketing Coordinator/Graphic Design
Aetna
Chicago, IL
May 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years 1 month)
Completed Lean Six Sigma project that resulted in project process improvement for member incentives
Worked with employee engagement project lead to consistently provide professionally branded communications regarding employee events and initiatives to the plan in order to increase annual survey results
Developed Provider & member facing communications, such as flyers, brochures and internal communications
Assisted team members with day-to-day marketing tasks and coordinating marketing projects and activities as requested
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Retail Account Manager
Bison Retail Associates - Comcast
Chicago, IL
Jun 2011 - Nov 2015 (4 years 5 months)
Assisted in the recruiting process: Interviewing, classroom training, field training and store staffing
Coached and assisted sales representatives with problem solving solutions, firm sales pitches, effective closing techniques, call management and order entry protocol
Consistently met and exceeded team and personal performance goals through face to face and over the phone engagement with potential and existing clients resulting in a strong referral base
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Community Engagement Specialist/Graphic Design
Sinai Health System
Chicago, IL
Jan 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Worked with Sinai patients to connect them with community resources, caregivers and providers within their north & south campuses and clinics
Educated and assisted patients with the enrollment process in participating health care programs such as:
The Affordable Care Act, Medicare & Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI)The Illinois Medicaid Integrated Care Program (ICP) & The Illinois Care Coordination program
Attended and assisted in coordinating health fairs, expos and community events in conjunction with community organizations that promoted better health, preventative care and patient advocacy
Designed member facing materials in collaboration with the marketing department to support the organizations mission, vision and values
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Product Development/Senior Graphic Designer
Linear International Incoporated
Lombard, IL
Nov 2004 - Jan 2009 (4 years 2 months)
Successfully managed, coordinated and designed footwear including marketing pieces such as product packaging, hangtags and POP displays from concept through completion
Worked closely with clients to create vision, designs, while consistently meeting deadlines and requirements. Successfully conducted presentation meetings to introduce new concepts as well as ongoing product development.
Developed password protected websites containing our clients’ product development to ensure their project deadlines were met.
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Graphic Designer/Photographer
Daniel Lamp Company
Chicago, IL
May 2003 - Jun 2004 (1 year 1 month)
Designed company catalog
Handled in-house printing
Photographed and color corrected catalog images
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Technology Department Assistant
The Illinois Institute of Art
Jul 2002 - Nov 2002 (4 months)
This job more or less was more like an tech like nternship. Worked the schools printing service bureau
Assisted students with technical problems
Checked out equipment for students, faculty and staff
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Senior Showroom Designer/Exhibitor
Kurt S. Adler Inc @ Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL
Nov 1999 - Jul 2002 (2 years 8 months)
This was a seasonal position that was conveniently located across the schools campus.
Designed showroom displays
Assisted customers with showroom sales