Experience

SpeedPro Nashville

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President/Owner SpeedPro Nashville North

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  SpeedPro designs a wide variety of creative, upscale signage, including: - Indoor and outdoor signage - Architectural and glass finishes - Backlit graphics - Corporate branding - Displays — event graphics, flags, point of purchase displays, retractable banners, table coverings, trade show displays and more - Vehicle wraps and graphics - Wall murals and window graphics Whatever type of signage or graphic you can imagine, SpeedPro can make it a reality — the only limitations are your imagination. Show less


StretchLab Willowbrook
• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Membership Experience Director

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2022

FitRec
• France
• Wholesale
• Les Mills Sprint Group Fitness Instructor

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2022


Moraine Valley Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Designer / Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2008 - Feb 2022

  Moraine Valley is the second largest community college in the state of Illinois with a student enrollment of over 20,000. Contributed to the department’s success with the following achievements: 7-National NCMPR Paragon Awards 18-Regional NCMPR Medallion Awards 5-Advertising Admissions Awards 7-Annual Education Advertising Awards 2-UPAA First Place Awards for creativity 1-Gold award from Kelby for photo manipulation • Wield advanced levels of expertise with Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign on a Mac and PC platform in a deadline driven environment. • Design and execute print collateral materials such as: Fliers, brochures, posters, advertisements, class mailers, catalogs, annual reports, logos, fundraiser campaigns for the Moraine Valley Foundation, invitations, environmental graphics, billboards, athletic sports programs, t-shirt designs, signage and more. • Collaborate, conceptualize, art direct and assist in photo-shoots with the college’s photographer to achieve desired results. • Obtain bids and negotiate with outside print vendors, acquiring pricing, selecting materials, checking for production inaccuracies (press checks) and the deliverables ensuring projects come in on-time and within budget. • Collaborate with department copywriters to establish unique creative ideas and synchronize departmental efforts for marketing success. • Ensured brand consistency and execution through the use of our branding style guide to ensure brand integrity. Show less



Fastsigns Arlington Heights

• Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2005 - Apr 2008

  • Functioned as the sole designer and assisted in managing the production process from start to finish. • Managed day to day operation of large format digital printers, both solvent and UV, designing and producing for a variety of substrates and mediums. • Designed, printed and installed vehicle wraps, trade-show banner graphics, real-estate signage, and directory signage. • Managed, organized and maintained all job files while making suggestions for better file management. • Performed quality control measures ensuring color profiles, branding standards and production standards for consistency. Show less



Jellifish Int'l Corp.

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2005 - Apr 2006

  • Designed full page, 4-color print advertisements for national publications such as Guitar World, Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, FRETS, and Musician’s Hotline. • Developed package design concepts for repackaging of corporations primary product. • Managed production schedule and delivery for print advertisements in a deadline driven environment. • Designed brochures for national dealers and distributor of guitar accessories such as Guitar Center and Sam Ash. • Produced informational “fax blasts” promoting special events and products. • Conceptualized and developed distributor coupons. • Assisted with media planning and media buying negotiations. • Designed and produced active web banners as well as assisted with development of the companies Active Color Selector. • Assisted with trade show set-up, sales and promotions. • Conducted photo-shoots of alternate company products. Show less