Mary D'Agostino

Responsible for strategic project development from concept through completion of external and internal communications that are unique, EMAIL on-brand and meet business objectives. My projects include print and online formats, photographic and art direction, circular wraps, ROPs, branding style guides, in-store collateral and signage, brochures and more. * Meet with the client to determine the scope and objectives of each project PHONE * Ensure copy and photography content is developed or sourced from 630.935.2431 appropriate internal or external vendors * Demonstrate organization, collaboration and strong knowledge in print and online project production

Developed print and web collateral through Williams Lea | AT&T site in Chicago. The heavy amount of client contact required excellent client facing and customer service skills.

• Met with clients to understand design needs and produced high-quality
concept proposals and presentations
• Used feedback to develop initial design and worked continually with
client to refine
• Collaborated with team to find the best solution for special projects
• Established and adhered to project timelines
• Managed outside vendors and handled confidential documents and information

Provided creative leadership and collaborated with copywriters, account executives and the creative group manager to develop acquisition strategy. Added value and drove cardmember profitability by ideating and executing digital and print media concepts. Demonstrated excellent design sense to enhance the brand across integrated customer experiences.

Developed strategy and graphics for United Stationers based in Deerfield, Illinois. Conceived creative solutions supporting defined strategies proposed by internal clients, creative director and creative manager with minimal direction. Developed catalog concepts, art directed photo shoots, designed editable PDFs and marketing collateral. Integrated daily with client account staff, photographers and copywriters on the creation of unique concepts that incorporated innovative strategies in alignment with client and marketing goals.

Created layout design from concept through production on varied projects, including trade
show exhibits, promotions, advertising and business-to-client direct mail communications.
Drove powerful brand strategies that incorporated various platforms to reach new target
demographics. Produced work that gained positive recognition from creative departments,
agency staff and clients.