Senior Graphic Designer

Scott Swidler

GILBERTS, IL

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During my career I have been working in some way as a graphic designer, advertising & marketing guy, or creative specialist. Be it at a big company, or small family run business, working on children clothing to concrete saws to hammers and tool bags, I have gained experience of not only designing, but developing other specialty skills that go along within the fields of design, advertising and marketing. I'm currently continuing my design education in the tradeshow industry.
Education
- continuing ed Computer Illustration
  
  American Academy of Art
- BFA Illustration
  
  University of Kansas
Experience
- Graphics
  
  Matrex Exhibits
  
  Addison, IL
  
  Mar 2017 - Present (7 years 8 months)
  
  Set up graphic files submitted by clients for final output. This could be for fabric, vinyl or other substrates.
  
  Work directly with vendors in a step by step process which produce the final graphics for client’s trade show booths.
  
  Keep track of graphics entered into graphic inventory for quick and easy referencing.
- Freelance Work
  
  WAKO USA Kickboxing
  
  Huntley, IL
  
  Jun 2014 - Jan 2020 (5 years 7 months)
  
  Created marketing materials, apparel designs, business cards, letter heads and award medals for WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) Team USA Kickboxing.
- Creative Services Manager
  
  Pull'R Holding Company, LLC
  
  Schaumburg, IL
  
  Apr 2007 - Jun 2015 (8 years 2 months)
  
  Responsibilities include project managing and creating all brand and corporate marketing materials. This includes printed materials, packaging, trade show materials, photography of products, marketing copy for products and any other visual communication materials. Also some product development responsibilities.
- Sr. Productions Coordinator
  
  Mueller Industries
  
  Elk Grove Village, IL
  
  May 2004 - Mar 2007 (2 years 10 months)
  
  Assisted the Marketing Manager with production planning of all printed marketing materials. Marketing team’s main contact person for maintaining project structure and development.
  
  Developed and initiated an internship program for the Marketing Department with a local art school for college credit.
- Manager Advertising and Graphics North America
  
  Partner Industrial Products
  
  May 2001 - Apr 2004 (2 years 11 months)
  
  Creation and placement of advertising materials for North American market as well as marketing and promotional materials. Some of these materials were shared with divisions in Australia and England.
- Graphics Specialist
  
  I.S.K. Industries, Inc.
  
  Rolling Meadows, IL
  
  Nov 1997 - Apr 2001 (3 years 5 months)
  
  Worked as an outside marketing and creative outlet for a manufacturers rep company. Help manufacturers with catalog layouts, advertising concepts, brochures and other promotional materials.
Awards

P.T.O. President of Gilberts Elementary School 2007-08 school year
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