Experience

Magna Legal Services

• United States
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• • Nov 2015 - Present

• • Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Work with trial teams and production staff to provide information driven design presentations that help explain complex issues during litigation• Manage multiple projects that include client communications, project budgeting, invoicing and production management to ensure timely delivery of quality product• Assist with marketing efforts and events, manage billing and other case-related administrative functions between the Chicago office and parent company• Provide support for on-site production/management efforts for trials and arbitrations• Facilitate IT support requests and manage daily office operations Show less



JELCO, Inc.

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Collaborate with manager to conceptualize, plan, and execute all communications including product-based, content-based and segmented campaigns • Create, edit and produce print communications, including datasheets and brochures, ensuring accuracy and consistency with brand guidelines • Updating Company website, as well as working with resellers to ensure our products are listed and accurate on their websites • Use Company’s CRM tool to develop and maintain distribution lists and effectively integrate into marketing plans and campaign tracking efforts • Assist with coordination of tradeshows, including pre-show arrangements, on-site services and post-show lead management Show less



Guaranteed Rate

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Design and layout home listing flyers, electronic neighborhood reports and various marketing collateral including edits to business cards, brochures and postcards using Adobe Creative Suite 5 • Manage all promotional items and communicate frequently with internal groups and vendors from negotiation to creation and completion of products • Assist and support marketing department through data research and management, writing, editing and proofreading documents, and aiding in submittal assembly and delivery of RFPs and RFQs • Tracking and production lead on print materials including recruiting packets and seasonal magnet campaigns • Assemble and send out new hire welcome kits, including HR packet, reference guide, sample flyers and advertising materials Show less



Micro Center

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Sales Associate

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Top three sales associate with sales over $40,000/month • Top three qualifier for vendor spiff contests every month since hire • Greet customers and present reasonable product solutions based on customers' needs • Perform merchandising and departmental tasks including markdowns, price changes and cycle counts; create and maintain signage and product displays • Maintain product knowledge and participate in continued sales, vendor and product training • Top three sales associate with sales over $40,000/month • Top three qualifier for vendor spiff contests every month since hire • Greet customers and present reasonable product solutions based on customers' needs • Perform merchandising and departmental tasks including markdowns, price changes and cycle counts; create and maintain signage and product displays • Maintain product knowledge and participate in continued sales, vendor and product training



Kaleidoscope Research Consulting

• Greater Chicago Area

• Graphic Designer / Market Research Analyst [Contract]

  • Dec 2009 - Nov 2010

  Manage the design and production process for all consumer market research content: • Create and implement visually-driven market research content deliverables • Apply fundamentals of marketing and consumer research • Design and format custom charts, graphs, illustrative elements and page layout using Adobe Creative Suite 4 and Microsoft Office 2008 • Compile, edit and proofread market research data for AP style integration • Synthesize and interpret a variety of consumer and sales-related data • Research and identify client history, branding and corporate identity Show less



CDK Global

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Laser Forms Designer II

  • May 2004 - Sep 2009

  Production Artist - Finance and Insurance Forms Design and Elite Showroom Forms Design: • Design and format invoices, checks, purchase orders and legal forms for ADP Laser Station Clients using layout software for two design teams while consistently meeting 48 hour turnaround deadlines • Create and enhance dealer, manufacturer and third party logos for print quality using scanning equipment and Adobe and Corel graphic design software • Compile, edit and proofread auto dealership showroom forms, payroll and on-demand checks for flash media creation and electronic download • Research client history utilizing various ADP system databases; investigate discrepancies; locate, store and maintain updated client files on department network • Train new hires and temporary employees on department processes; revise and update old procedures and programs to enhance work flow Show less



The Weinstein Organization

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer [Contract]

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2004

  Various pre-press responsibilities for full service marketing agency: • Designed custom logos for national account direct-mail pieces • Edited existing text, imagery and templates of page layouts to reflect revisions for current year press runs • Created custom mock-ups of design pieces for client inspection and approval • Worked directly with two staff graphic designers to insure all deadlines were met Various pre-press responsibilities for full service marketing agency: • Designed custom logos for national account direct-mail pieces • Edited existing text, imagery and templates of page layouts to reflect revisions for current year press runs • Created custom mock-ups of design pieces for client inspection and approval • Worked directly with two staff graphic designers to insure all deadlines were met