professional profile
Senior Level Graphic Designer with 10+ years of agency experience designing print and web materials. Expertise in building visual voice through cutting edge design, strategic vision, and project leadership to deliver client success from concept to completion. Exceptional problem-solving, communication and organizational skills that facilitates cross-departmental collaboration. Possesses a keen eye for color, composition, typography and photography with a passion for outstanding and functional design. Experience working with Fortune 500 companies like Siemens, Dow Chemical, Coldwell Banker, and PepsiCo.
education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Columbia College Chicago
May 2006
Honors Graduate
Summa Cum Laude
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Multichannel Marketing Communications Certificate
DePaul University, Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Chicago, IL
November 2010
core competencies
• Strategic design thinking
• Color theory, typography and layout
• Functional use of a grid system
• Web design with use of UX/UI
• Brand guidelines
• Brand strategy
• Brand identity
• Mentor/coach junior staff
• Client management
• Exceptional communication
• Cross-departmental collaboration
• Print production
relevant experience
June 2013 – Present
Treacy Marketing Group, Chicago, Illinois
Marketing agency with 25+ years in the industry working with companies in real estate, construction, education, manufacturing, luxury, and finance.
Creative Strategist
March 2015 – Present
• Promoted to Creative Strategist for excellence in strategic design
• Collaborate with marketing strategists as the Graphic Design Lead to elevate brands by discovering and leveraging what sets them apart
• Identify need for improvement and spearhead design initiatives
• Lead web development efforts to secure successful user experience and interface design
• Prepare clients for future success with beautiful yet functional designs and providing training on template usage
• Manage 1-3 contractors
Selected Achievements
• Achieved exceptional brand launch on-time and under budget forJA Glynn Private Wealth, positioning them as a distinguished leader
• Oversaw development of complex website for Flack Global Metals, resulting in company-wide adoption and building of their brand equity
Senior Designer
• Established creative vision for brand strategies with committed design aesthetic and close attention to detail
• Revitalized companies of venerable presence with updated graphic systems
• Drove design innovation with education on current and future trends
Selected Achievements
• Created graphics for marketing campaign for Associated Bank to build brand awareness as they celebrated 25 years in Chicago
• Launched stunning brand for new company, Environment Mechanical, that established them as a key player in the industry
June 2006 – Present
The National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, Illinois
Graphic Designer (Contractor)
• Strategize design approach in collaboration with Chief Curators for variety of gallery exhibitions and events year-round
• Instrumental in reinvigorating permanent collection galleries with environmental graphics, informational posters, digital graphics, and print brochure
• Conceptualize culturally-significant designs supporting Day of the Dead exhibition and community celebration
• Collaborate with Department of Development to create captivating designs for fundraising events consisting of invitations and supporting graphics
October 2006 – June 2013
Logica3, West Dundee, Illinois
Senior Designer / Art Director
April 2010 – June 2013
• Promoted from Junior/Mid-level Designer for outstanding performance in creativity and leadership
• Evolved design of annual reports for Fortune 500 company from year to year to provide fresh look and feel while remaining on-brand
• Produced engaging and creative design materials for propane safety industry
• Designed and animated professional and sophisticated corporate e-cards and e-card websites
• Mentored and coached team of 3 designers
Selected Achievements:
• Cultivated long-lasting client relationship with Dow Chemical with consistent strong design and excellent communication
• Gold Winner in the League of American Communications Professionals Vision Awards Competition for Dow Chemical Annual Report
Mid-Level Designer
September 2008 – April 2010
Junior Designer
October 2006 – September 2008additional experience
Edelman: New Business Design Intern, 2006
CBS 2 Chicago: Design Department Intern, 2005
NBC/Telemundo: Transcript Translator, 2005-2006
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languages
Spanish
technical skills
Design and Layout
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Web and Interactive
WordPress
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Muse
Interactive PDFs
Adobe AfterEffects (working knowledge)
HTML & CSS (working knowledge)
InVision (working knowledge)
Sketch (working knowledge)
Microsoft Office
Word
PowerPoint
organizations
AIGA Chicago
Member