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Graphic Arts Manager
Nov 1999 - Present (24 years 10 months)
– Design print publications including program guides, brochures, flyers,
posters, newspaper and magazine ads, large format banners and signs,
menus, report covers, invitations, newsletters, e-blasts, ads, and a range of
materials for special events.
– Create illustrations for various projects and logos for facilities and events.
– Experience with marketing campaigns and knowledge of sponsorships.
– Copy edit materials for all district publications.
– Attain print quotes for each out-of-house print project.
– Develop PowerPoint presentations for staff and events.
– Create production timelines and bid specifications for printing bids.
– Supervise web developer and assistant for maintenance/creation of all websites.
– Experience with WordPress websites and eblast templates.
– Photograph classes and special events.
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Graphic Designer/Public Information Coordinator
Highland Park, IL
Oct 1995 - Oct 1999 (4 years)
– Writing, design, layout and production of publications including program catalogues, feature articles, promotional brochures and flyers, newspaper ads, posters and flyers, printing of press releases, promotional materials for special events, and newsletters.
– Attaining bids from printers for each printing project.
– Creating and maintaining park district website using Adobe PageMill.
– Photographing classes, staff, commissioners and special events.
– Coordinating all park district publicity and marketing.
– Maintaining Macintosh computers, scanner, and all hardware and software.
– Preparing annual public relations fund budget and handling billing of all services.
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Graphic Artist
Evanston, IL
Nov 1991 - Sep 1995 (3 years 10 months)
– Development of creative concepts for all Center publications including brochures, newsletters, annual reports, flyers, invitations, manuals, working papers, forms and book designs.
– Layout and production work for all Center publications.
– Production of art for all Center publications.
– Gathering of printing bids and projecting expenses on projects.
– Review page proofs and bluelines.