Experience

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  Sherwin-Williams

  • Production Designer

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  Valspar

  • Chicago IL

  • Production Designer

    • Sep 2012 - Present
    • Chicago IL

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  Schumacher Electric Corp.

  • Mount Prospect, IL

  • Marketing Graphic Designer

    • Mar 2008 - Jun 2011
    • Mount Prospect, IL

    • Develop packaging for various multi-lingual product lines nationally and internationally• Photograph packaging and sales materials• Generate faceplates and labels for prototype samples• Devise support materials for trade shows; brochures, banners, direct mail, invites and other graphics• Collaborate with engineers on technical information for packaging• Manage and organize artwork files for production• Assist with page layouts for owner’s manuals• Proofread and approve artwork for print• Manage projects efficiently to meet demanding deadlines• Design various monthly trade publications• Coordinate with the Sales Department in creating new ads, sell sheets, and promotional pieces• Maintain vendor relationships for on going projects and act as contact support

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  Ala Carte Entertainment - Moretti's

  • Schaumburg, IL

  • Bartender / Server

    • Aug 2004 - Apr 2011
    • Schaumburg, IL

    • Provide customer service and working relationships with new customers and regulars• Ability to multi-task and work within a fast pace environment

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  Macrovision

  • Schaumburg, IL

  • Graphic Design Contractor

    • Oct 2007 - Nov 2007
    • Schaumburg, IL

    • Updated and formatted documents, email ads, and newsletters• Created poster ads for company marketing• Conducted image research for advertising

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  Macrovision

  • Schaumburg, IL

  • User Experience Intern

    • Jul 2006 - Jan 2007
    • Schaumburg, IL

    • Collaborated with User Experience team on new software layouts and design face-lifts• Illustrated images for presentation graphics• Customized icons for software