Adrienne Christian
Maiden Rock,WI
Summary
Accomplished Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience designing high visual solutions. Demonstrated success in pitching concepts, scoping work and delivering assets on time. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite with high degree of expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop.
Talented HR leader with 4-year career overseeing human resources operations, including employee relations, organizational structuring and policy development. Well-versed in benefits administration and legal compliance. Forward-thinking with superior problem-solving, conflict management and organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist/Marketing Graphic Designer
Meridian Blue Construction, LLC
Lakeville, MN
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Worked cross-functionally to optimize efficiency and execute on HR business processes.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.
- Developed incentives to drive employee retention and improve work culture.
- Liaised with management to distribute training and promotional opportunity resources to employees.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Researched and analyzed recruitment data to provide detailed statistical reports.
- Participated in educational opportunities and read technical publications, updating job knowledge.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from concept to final delivery.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between logos and letterheads.
- Developed engaging marketing and promotional advertisements to generate sales revenue and grow customer base.
- Prepared branding packages for point of sale displays, promotional materials and product packaging.
- Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.
- Formatted print and web application designs for projects with varying specifications.
- Maintained company websites updating with new products and corporate announcements as necessary.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts.
- Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
- Studied photographs and other graphics to plan materials, products, or services.
- Conferred with clients to determine requirements and layout designs.
- Brainstormed and coordinated marketing campaigns and channels to drive awareness, traffic and conversion.
- Conducted research and analyzed trends to identify new marketing opportunities and audiences.
- Managed social media platforms and utilized metrics to increase engagement and campaign performance.
Web/Graphic Designer
McTear Studio
03.2010 - Current
Lead Graphic Designer/Backdrop Painter/Makeup Artist
Planet Xtreme Theater Group
Princeton, WV
04.2015 - 05.2019
Recruiting Operations Coordinator
Ruby Recruiting LLC
09.2014 - 12.2017
Administrative Secretary
Nome-Beltz Public Schools
Nome, AK
05.2010 - 06.2013
Retail Sales Representative
North to Alaska Gifts
Skagway, AK
05.2006 - 08.2008
Art Teacher
Skagway Public Schools
Skagway, AK
09.2006 - 06.2007
Education
BACHELORS - Multimedia
Westwood College
12.2010
BACHELORS - Studio Arts
Trinity Christian College
12.2002
Arts
Annapolis Area Christian School
05.2001
Skills
- Skills & Specialization
- Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, HTML, CSS, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Illustration
- University of Minnesota HR Generalist Certification (2021)
- Website Design
- Logo Creation
- Graphic and Media Design
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
- Corporate Branding
- Team Collaboration
- Company Logos
- Design Research
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Design Mockups
- Employee Engagement
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Hiring and Firing
- Personnel Information Systems
- Health and Safety Programs
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Program Modification
- Training Needs Analysis
- Accident Investigations
- Conflict Resolution
- Forecasting Employment Needs
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Insurance Negotiation and Agreements
- HRIS Software
- New Employee Orientation
- Skills & Specialization
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Organizational Skills
- Training Materials Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teambuilding
- Self-Motivated
- Wages and salary
- Benefits and compensation
- Training development
- Candidate Sourcing
- File and records management
- Recruitment
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Maintenance and Repair
- HR legal compliance
- Company policies
- Employee retention
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Timeline
HR Generalist/Marketing Graphic Designer
Meridian Blue Construction, LLC
08.2019 - Current
Lead Graphic Designer/Backdrop Painter/Makeup Artist
Planet Xtreme Theater Group
04.2015 - 05.2019
Recruiting Operations Coordinator
Ruby Recruiting LLC
09.2014 - 12.2017
Administrative Secretary
Nome-Beltz Public Schools
05.2010 - 06.2013
Web/Graphic Designer
McTear Studio
03.2010 - Current
Art Teacher
Skagway Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2007
Retail Sales Representative
North to Alaska Gifts
05.2006 - 08.2008
BACHELORS - Multimedia
Westwood College
BACHELORS - Studio Arts
Trinity Christian College
Arts
Annapolis Area Christian School