Resume

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL
Class of 2012

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer
Equity LifeStyle Properties | Chicago, IL
October 2015 to present

  • Development of digital/web collateral such as e-mail marketing blasts (via Dreamweaver & IBM Silverpop), brand development, web banners, and social media graphics
  • Development of print material, including billboards, flyers, newsletters and brochures
  • Productive environment relies on solid collaboration with fellow marketing team members and clear communication with remote colleagues across the U.S.
  • Role requires utilization of Adobe CC (primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver), strong typography and photo management/manipulation

Freelance Designer
Client Work | Chicagoland Area
June 2011 to present

High concentration on original brand development. Tasks include creating visually stimulating logos, stationary, marketing collateral, web design, advertising campaigns and more. There is also the setting up of a web presence past a mere website, utilizing all platforms of social media, photography and video production.

Project Publishing Specialist
SMI-Alcott | Park Ridge, IL
March 2015 to June 2015

  • Creation and revisions on presentation decks using marketing research and data
  • Development of infographics, vector illustration and visual material for marketing events
  • Website maintenance and expansion via WordPress CMS
  • In-house production of decks and collateral

Graphic Designer
Axiz Group | Lincolnwood, IL
September 2013 to March 2015

  • Mocking up visuals of branded promotional items for potential customers
  • Product photography
  • Packaging pre-production for clients including ALDI, Menards, Easyhome and Adventure Ridge
  • Creation of presentation decks
  • Front-end web design
  • Back-end web design via WiX
  • Development of email blasts that utilized original photography, infographics and copywriting
  • Social media marketing

Graphic Design Intern
June Media | Northbrook, IL
August 2013 to October 2013

  • Recreating logos for existing websites
  • Creation of web advertisements/banners
  • Updating HTML for newsletters
  • Development of promotional/marketing collateral
  • Front-end web design

Senior Tech Crew
Laser Quest | Arlington Heights, IL
June 2010 to September 2013

  • Cashier and cash-handling duties
  • Phone etiquette
  • Over-the-phone and in-person sales
  • “Tech crew” responsibilities included cleaning, maintaining and repairing equipment
  • Game regulation with customers of nearly all ages
  • Public speaking
  • Immense cleaning responsibilities
  • Excellent customer satisfaction
  • Heavy reliance on solid teamwork and crew chemistry

INVOLVEMENT

Marketing Director
Assyrian Student Association of Chicago | Chicago, IL
Member since March 2016

• Developed brand identity to be used across all future material
• Created website using WordPress.com
• Established further online presence via social media
• Created promotional material for various events and fundraising efforts
• Designed clothing/merchandise, as well as mockups for advertising purposes

Social Media Manager
ECHO Magazine | Chicago, IL
September 2012 to December 2012

Managed social networking and advertising campaign for Columbia College’s official school magazine, Echo. (Spring/Summer 2013 Edition)

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Harper College Chapter | Palatine, IL
Member since 2010

SKILLS

Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Dreamweaver
After Effects
Final Cut Pro X
HTML5
E-Mail Marketing
Branding & Identity
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Photography
Video Editing
Motion Graphics