Christopher Rice
River Forest,Illinois
Summary
Innovative Graphic Designer with 5+ years of experience in leveraging Adobe Suite to bring creative visions to life. Passionate about design and driven by a constant pursuit of new and innovative solutions. Consistently seeking out opportunities to push boundaries and create visually compelling experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Content Design Intern
Major League Baseball
New York, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Supported Editorial department by creating captivating images, including selection of photos, player silhouetting, and designing themed graphics for prominent baseball events.
- Produced sponsorship assets in the form of engaging sponsor contests and interactive games, effectively promoting brand integration.
- Developed sweepstakes, fixed position marks, banner ads, and presentations, contributing to successful marketing campaigns.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills while working closely with various departments to understand and fulfill their specific design requirements.
- Successfully managed design requests with quick turnarounds, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality visuals.
- Leveraged expertise in Adobe Suite to optimize workflow efficiency, streamlining the design process and enhancing productivity.
Lead Teacher and Party Specialist
Mygym Children’s Fitness Center
River Forest, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized creative techniques to keep children and parents engaged
- Teaching Children from 6 months to 10 years old
- Worked on 100+ successful birthday parties
- Carried out weekly based curriculum for various age ranges
- Lead classes full of challenging activities
- Developed communication strategies for children and adults
- Focused on successful customer service resulted in positive feedback
- Communicated with co-workers to insure successful class outcomes
- Implemented time management for every class and party
Assistant Graphic Designer
Dominican University
River Forest, IL
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed designs for managers of University Advancement
- Created mailing brochures for University Alumnae/i
- Worked within the color pallet and guidelines of the University
- Started and progressed many logos for organizations and events
- Collaborated with colleagues for professional projects
Youth Development Specialist
Hephzibah Childrens Association
Oak Park, IL
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Created activities for students in an after school setting
- Utilized ability to interact with students while instilling discipline
- Used teamwork for all staff members to be on the same page
- Communicated with fellow staff members at all times
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05.2024
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Project Proposals
- Creative Solutions
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Web Design
- Sketching
- Microsoft Word
- Social Media
- Leadership
- Organization
- Communication
- Basic experience in Cinema 4D, Figma, Squarespace, and Adobe XD
- Attention to detail
- Improvisation
- Creativity
- Multi-tasking
Accomplishments
- Earned two prestigious awards at the Dominican University Annual Student Exhibition 2023 - Best Design/Illustration and the Dean's Purchase Award
- Annual Juried Student Exhibition 2022
- Annual Art Expo at the Cheney Mansion (2018)
Timeline
Digital Content Design Intern
Major League Baseball
06.2023 - Current
Youth Development Specialist
Hephzibah Childrens Association
10.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Teacher and Party Specialist
Mygym Children’s Fitness Center
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Graphic Designer
Dominican University
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Dominican University