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Graphic Designer
Buffalo Grove, IL
Dec 2013 - Present (10 years 7 months)
Responsible for production and administration of various project and design solutions ranging from catalog and direct marketing to external company branding and identity. Executes designs from creative briefs and marketing strategies.
• Promotional design across multiple platforms including catalog, direct mail, email, landing pages and site banners.
• Direct marketing mail and email campaigns reaching both current and potential customers.
• Company identity and branding development designing the 2014 Zoro Tools race car wrap.
• Proficient Mac and PC abilities including Adobe Suite software.
• Working in a team environment and collaborating across various internal departments.
• Creative and peer reviews developing and marketing campaign designs.
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Graphic Designer
Chicago, IL
Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 (2 months)
Contract Graphic Designer working to produce catalog marketing production at Zoro Tools during high volume times.
• Worked in a team setting to aid in the Zoro Tools 2014 catalog production and direct marketing pieces.
• Involved in team collaboration and building of files for the Zoro Tools 2014 catalog
Qualification Summary:
Due to the contract nature of this position it required skills including: adaptability of Zoro Tools companies goals and direction, flexibility and team work to rapidly collaborate and aid in the building of pages while successfully meeting deadlines.
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Graphic Designer
Freelance
Pingree Grove, IL
Jul 2013 - Oct 2013 (3 months)
• Meeting clients to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job.
• Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose through client proposals.
• Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients.
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research and thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
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Creative Production Artist
Elgin, IL
Aug 2010 - Jul 2013 (2 years 11 months)
Responsible for production and administration of various projects and design solutions. Executes designs based on creative direction for circulars, catalogs, magazines as well as various design projects. Collaborates with Account Managers and Proofreaders. Coordinates with in-house production and prepress staff. Travels to customer site for meetings and account support. Acts as liaison between client, account management, and operations teams.
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Graphic Designer
Chicago, IL
May 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)
Team Graphic Designer working to produce circular print production at R.R. Donnelley during high volume times.
• Worked in a team setting to produce concept page layout for circular print production.
• Involved in art direction and peer critique of marketing materials.
Qualification Summary:
Due to the contract nature of this position it required skills including: adaptability, flexibility, the ability to learn new tasks rapidly and the ability to prioritize to successfully perform the task at hand while remaining fiscally responsible.
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Assistant Manager
Lake in the Hills, IL
Feb 2008 - May 2010 (2 years 3 months)
Oversee the commercial sales for local businesses, shipping and receiving, stocking showroom, inventory management, and customer relations. Schedule employees.
• Retail customer and commercial sales.
• Managed daily store operations and customer support.