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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Portfolio
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Brooke Dahmen

Brooke Dahmen

Mundelein,Illinois

Summary

Productive and organized professional with a mind for brainstorming, concepts, and creativity. Well-developed skills in using an array of media, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Dedicated leader with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of success, multitasking, and meeting project deadlines under pressure. Detail-oriented, passionate professional focused on creating unique, memorable designs for a wide range of audiences. Illustration | Graphic Design | Logo Design | Digital Painting | Photo Editing/Retouching Creative Brainstorming | Branding | Presentations | Event Planning | Communication

Sign-making professional with strong background in creating custom signs to meet client specifications. Proven ability to manage projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Prioritizes teamwork and adaptability, known for reliability and maintaining high standards in dynamic environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sign Maker and Installer

SIGNS NOW
01.2025 - Current
  • Assembling and installing various signs and prints for various customers and businesses.
  • Weeding and pre-masking vinyl as well as transferring it to surfaces such as (but not limited to) metal, wood, walls, vehicles, and windows.
  • Cutting posters, metal, acrylic, and corrugated plastic to prepare for printed surfaces.
  • Assembling canvas banners, installing vinyl, acrylic, and acrylic signs on windows, walls, and trailers/cars.

Freelance Artist, 3D Modeler, Graphic Designer

DAHMEN ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN
01.2007 - Current
  • Creates freelance artwork and design, including custom logos, children’s book illustrations, personalized caricature portraits, watercolor pieces, pet portraits, house portraits, graphic design invitations, and announcements.
  • Illustrated books: A Land of Walkers and Wonder, by Joan Budlovsky, and Where the Palm Trees Grow, by Ezio Realmuto in 2013 and Floretta by Joan Budlovsky in 2019.
  • Custom logos for various small businesses.
  • Set decorator and prop master for Brookfield Zoo commercial for a new bear exhibit.
  • 3D modeling and figure painting to help create hundreds of customized bobbleheads for Whoopass Enterprises. Contributed as a detailed hand painter for the bobblehead bodies.
  • Acted as graphic designer and photo retoucher for Captured by Sheila, a local photography studio. Created marketing materials, mail-outs, and part of their e-mail marketing campaigns, and performed photo retouching work on portraits.

Senior Graphic Designer

BIG RED ROOSTER FLOW
01.2015 - 01.2024
  • Constructed brand-based projects for project management and a rebranding company, using graphic design, creative planning, and problem-solving. Served as brand lead for the Gulf team. Oversaw quarterly newsletter and weekly DEI article.
  • Compiled brand books for Gulf, Phillips 66, and ExxonMobil, involving logo placement and perspective views, to lay out plans for brand books for permitting purposes, following brand standards and business customs.
  • Completed creative problem-solving and design projects as well as 2D illustration, graphic design, digital painting, and hands-on crafting for other company presentations.
  • Ensured positive office culture creatively by helping create various activities and events as well as heading up a bi-monthly newsletter for employees and a weekly DEI article, in addition to being a lead member of the culture committee team.

Senior Graphic Designer

KJPRODUCTIONS
01.2015 - 01.2024
  • Creative strategist for culture event planning around the office as well as uniquely themed parties. Company Holiday Party, Executive Offsite Meetings, Summer Picnic, Bridal/Baby showers, and Weddings. Taking plans through from initial concept to execution.
  • Performed a wide variety of art direction, graphic design, video editing, and administrative work for multiple events.

Painting Instructor

PAINT NITE
01.2013 - 01.2024
  • Instruct customers during class in an energetic, clear, and well-paced manner while encouraging creativity and creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
  • Taught up to two painting classes per week for up to 35 participants.
  • Became franchise owner in charge of scheduling, event planning, and ordering supplies in 2020.

Assistant to the Art Director, Intern

BACKFLIP STUDIOS
01.2011 - 01.2011
  • Tracked, monitored, and provided status updates for multiple projects, attending meetings, and taking notes. Collaborated with artists to ensure that projects were on schedule.
  • Contributed concept art for DragonVale video game, illustrating Gem Tree that was used as a “gifting” tool in the game, as well as some in-game, in-app banner ads using provided game characters and environments.

Education

General Education and Drawing

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, Illinois

Associate - Visual Effects and Animation

TRIBECA FLASHPOINT MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY
Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor - Media Arts and Animation

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Schaumburg, Illinois

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Digital Painting (Photoshop, Procreate) Compositing (After Effects) as well as Photo retouching
  • Past experience with 3D Modeling and Animation: 3D Studio Max, Maya, SoftImage (2009)
  • Deadline oriented
  • Sign finishing/installation techniques
  • Problem-solving
  • Hand and power tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Workspace organization
  • Assembly and production

Affiliations

Lifetime Member, Girl Scouts of America / Gold Award recipient

Certification

Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient

Portfolio

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Timeline

Sign Maker and Installer

SIGNS NOW
01.2025 - Current

Senior Graphic Designer

BIG RED ROOSTER FLOW
01.2015 - 01.2024

Senior Graphic Designer

KJPRODUCTIONS
01.2015 - 01.2024

Painting Instructor

PAINT NITE
01.2013 - 01.2024

Assistant to the Art Director, Intern

BACKFLIP STUDIOS
01.2011 - 01.2011

Freelance Artist, 3D Modeler, Graphic Designer

DAHMEN ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN
01.2007 - Current

Associate - Visual Effects and Animation

TRIBECA FLASHPOINT MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY

General Education and Drawing

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Bachelor - Media Arts and Animation

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART

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