Maxwell Billings
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Mitch Apley
Mr. Billings is a fun and intelligent sort who brings passion and precision to everything he does. He stands out in a crowd, but knows how to get things done.
Nora Gilbert
Max did incredible work for our Vote.org team this election cycle to help us reach and turnout a record number of voters. He leveraged our existing branding to develop unique and highly-sharable graphics to support both specific Vote.org campaigns as well as evergreen voter engagement content. We were so impressed by his design, and grateful for his creativity.
Dominic Calabrese
Maxwell was an outstanding student in my Intro to PR class at Columbia College Chicago. He was diligent, hard working, intelligent and creative. I could always count on him to ask probing questions and stimulate informative discussions. I know he will be an asset to whatever organization employs his services. I highly recommend him! Profssor Dominic Calabrese, Columbia College Chicago
Mitch Apley
Mr. Billings is a fun and intelligent sort who brings passion and precision to everything he does. He stands out in a crowd, but knows how to get things done.
Nora Gilbert
Max did incredible work for our Vote.org team this election cycle to help us reach and turnout a record number of voters. He leveraged our existing branding to develop unique and highly-sharable graphics to support both specific Vote.org campaigns as well as evergreen voter engagement content. We were so impressed by his design, and grateful for his creativity.
Dominic Calabrese
Maxwell was an outstanding student in my Intro to PR class at Columbia College Chicago. He was diligent, hard working, intelligent and creative. I could always count on him to ask probing questions and stimulate informative discussions. I know he will be an asset to whatever organization employs his services. I highly recommend him! Profssor Dominic Calabrese, Columbia College Chicago
Mitch Apley
Mr. Billings is a fun and intelligent sort who brings passion and precision to everything he does. He stands out in a crowd, but knows how to get things done.
Nora Gilbert
Max did incredible work for our Vote.org team this election cycle to help us reach and turnout a record number of voters. He leveraged our existing branding to develop unique and highly-sharable graphics to support both specific Vote.org campaigns as well as evergreen voter engagement content. We were so impressed by his design, and grateful for his creativity.
Dominic Calabrese
Maxwell was an outstanding student in my Intro to PR class at Columbia College Chicago. He was diligent, hard working, intelligent and creative. I could always count on him to ask probing questions and stimulate informative discussions. I know he will be an asset to whatever organization employs his services. I highly recommend him! Profssor Dominic Calabrese, Columbia College Chicago
Mitch Apley
Mr. Billings is a fun and intelligent sort who brings passion and precision to everything he does. He stands out in a crowd, but knows how to get things done.
Nora Gilbert
Max did incredible work for our Vote.org team this election cycle to help us reach and turnout a record number of voters. He leveraged our existing branding to develop unique and highly-sharable graphics to support both specific Vote.org campaigns as well as evergreen voter engagement content. We were so impressed by his design, and grateful for his creativity.
Dominic Calabrese
Maxwell was an outstanding student in my Intro to PR class at Columbia College Chicago. He was diligent, hard working, intelligent and creative. I could always count on him to ask probing questions and stimulate informative discussions. I know he will be an asset to whatever organization employs his services. I highly recommend him! Profssor Dominic Calabrese, Columbia College Chicago
Experience
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EightySeven
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brand Director, Founder
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Jul 2012 - Present
EightySeven is a Chicago based design agency. We build brands and grow businesses through creative problem solving and strategic design. We believe your customers deserve more than just logo. They look for brands that deliver a well-thought and finely crafted experience. So, let's work together to reinvest in your brand and give your customers what they want. EightySeven is a Chicago based design agency. We build brands and grow businesses through creative problem solving and strategic design. We believe your customers deserve more than just logo. They look for brands that deliver a well-thought and finely crafted experience. So, let's work together to reinvest in your brand and give your customers what they want.
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Columbia College Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Sep 2018 - May 2021
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Chicago Portfolio School
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
Instructor for Advanced Art Direction courses. Instructor for Advanced Art Direction courses.
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AIGA Chicago
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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AIGA Fall Mentor
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Sep 2019 - Nov 2019
Worked with ten AIGA mentees to walk them through the basics of running a design business, monetizing creativity and how to have the right mindset for being a creative entrepreneur. Worked with ten AIGA mentees to walk them through the basics of running a design business, monetizing creativity and how to have the right mindset for being a creative entrepreneur.
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Havas Chicago
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Art Director
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Apr 2016 - Feb 2019
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Art Director
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
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Laughlin Constable
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Art Director
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Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Developed creative (print, digital and video) for new business, healthcare, financial and consumer packaged goods.
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Junior Art Director
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Developed creative (print and digital) for new business, healthcare, financial and consumer packaged goods.
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Art Director Intern
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Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Worked with the creative team on layouts, concepting, campaign development and execution for several brands in the health care, automotive and finance industries.
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Leo Burnett
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Account Executive
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Nov 2009 - Sep 2011
Led day to day operations for the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco account. As well as managed brand projects including one to one events, digital, point of sale, direct mail and seasonal promotions. Led day to day operations for the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco account. As well as managed brand projects including one to one events, digital, point of sale, direct mail and seasonal promotions.
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Apple
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Specialist
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Aug 2009 - Nov 2009
I proudly wore the blue shirt and helped provide Apple solutions to everyone who came through the door. I proudly wore the blue shirt and helped provide Apple solutions to everyone who came through the door.
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Intern
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May 2009 - Jul 2009
Worked with Senior Account Executive on day to day operations and low level design on Craftsman, Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Lowes. Also, managed to bring in a prospective new business to the agency. Worked with Senior Account Executive on day to day operations and low level design on Craftsman, Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Lowes. Also, managed to bring in a prospective new business to the agency.
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Columbia College Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student
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Aug 2007 - May 2009
Participated heavily in the practicum course, gaining national recognition for a campaign. Also concepted an extracurricular iPhone platform for the college and its large number of commuter students. Participated heavily in the practicum course, gaining national recognition for a campaign. Also concepted an extracurricular iPhone platform for the college and its large number of commuter students.
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America's Best Companies
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
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Resolution Studios
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
Helped run the day to day operations of the production studio including client services and stage setup. Helped run the day to day operations of the production studio including client services and stage setup.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Chicago Portfolio School
Art Direction -
2010 - 2010
4A's Institute For Advanced Advertising Studies
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2007 - 2009
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Marketing Communications-Advertising -
2005 - 2007
Illinois State University
Business -
2001 - 2005
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