
Visual Designer & Brand Specialist
Greater Chicago Area

Visual Designer & Brand Specialist
Greater Chicago Area
brand identity, typography, publication layout, illustration, advertising
(Design industry)
May 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)
Develop logos, design websites, and create promotional materials.
(Publishing industry)
November 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Layout out a 32-page not-for-profit publication that reflects the organization’s goal of connecting communities and voices for social change. Collaborate with volunteer writers and designers to organize sections. Art direct, illustrate graphics, and prepare files for the printer.
(Financial Services industry)
June 2008 — October 2008 (5 months)
Adapt and refine company style guides to integrate new branding elements. Communicate with international consultants to design for foreign markets. Create and develop all aspects of global marketing campaigns through print advertisements, landing pages, and email. Layout various technical documents and monthly internal newsletter.
(Design industry)
May 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Develop logos, identity systems, newsletters, annual reports, and promotional mailings. Meet with clients, prepare files for the printer, design and develop websites.
BS , Graphic Design & Women and Gender Studies , 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree, Graphic Design
College of Business, Ferris State University
Associate in Applied Science, Visual Design and Web Media
Women and Gender Studies Minor
Graduated Cum Laude, May 2007
activism, ambition, books (design + content), bikes, coffee, community, conversation, design, dogs, music, revolutions, travel, typography, white space
AIGA, Amplifx Community Magazine