My Resume
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Background
Education
Northern Illinois University
BFA Visual Communication
Graduated May 2020
Academic Honors with 3.8 GPA
Interests
Branding and Visual Identity
Illustration
Volunteer Work/Community Involvement
Art History
Infographics/Information Translation
Printmaking
Horror Movies
Pop Culture
Experience
Graphic Design and Brand Marketing
Oak Hill Brands
May 2021 – Present
Responsible for in-house design and branding management for Oak Hill Brands, as well as its subsidiary companies (Giraffe Bottle, ForFluids, MOGO Mounting Solutions, and ModularHose). Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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Ensuring brand consistancy while overseeing in-house-production for all promotional needs, including videos, social media, etc.
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Sourcing distributors for merchandise and outsourced printing projects
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Packaging design, layout design for catalogs, sellsheets, project proposals, and other informational inserts
- Organization of digital content (product photography, landing web pages, etc.) and production of key digital content including email blasts, the OHB Corporate website, and Giraffe Bottle Informational video
Graphic Design and Consultation
Various Clients
April 2015 – Present
Freelance design work; providing creative branding solutions both within a team and solo. Includes projects for:
The Morton Arboretum
Creating a social media campaign to be used by CRTI (The Chicago Trees Initiative) in raising public awareness.
ClassRules.Org
Branding and identity design for educational organization. Additional consultation on digital accessibility for website.
Sign Artist/Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Oct. 2019 – Oct. 2021
Produced sign art highlighting drinks and other promotions, driving sales and gaining district-wide attention. Included in leadership role of Shift Supervisor, responsible for other baristas in the store. Day-to-day activities involved training of new hires, crafting beverages, cash handling, managing inventory, and providing positive customer interaction.
Graphic Designer, Intern
Dark Catt Studios
Sept. 2018 – Mar. 2019
Produced a wide array of web, branding, and print projects for in-house collaborations, and larger video game/media purposes. Ensured brand consistency of Dark Catt throughout, while expanding to sister company DigiKoi.
Skills
Technical Skills
Platforms
Current versions of iOS + Windows
Adobe CC
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, etc.
Office Applications
Microsoft Office, Google Apps
Printmaking
Silkscreen, Etching Press