Sandra Martinez

Provide high quality design, desktop and printing services for Olive-Harvey College. Responsible for moderating the artwork coming in from the Colleges and the District Office to ensure it meets City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) branding standards. Manage the inventory of paper stock, toner, ink, and other supplies necessary to maintain the daily operations of the reprographics department.

Developed and designed high quality print advertising material for publication in the Chicago Tribune, Red Eye, Hoy, Trib Local, Splash, Chicago and Naperville Magazine. Responsible for the layout and production of Abt Electronics, one of Chicago Tribune’s highest revenue accounts. I consulted with advertisers, outside vendors, salespeople and co-workers to clarify advertisement objectives, define scope of tasks, identify problems and ensure successful project completion. I also proofread, corrected errors and improved aesthetics to meet quality standards for accuracy of concept and content.

Illustrated the cover and eighteen chapters for the book "The Hidden Playground: Matt's Adventure" by Thomas Candra.

Designed and created advertisements for internal and external clients and assisted with the layout and production of the Spanish daily newspaper.