Diane Azzo
West Chicago,IL
Summary
Deadline-driven Graphic Designer that is knowledgeable about logos, marketing strategies, and product packaging. Effective at collaborating with team members and clients according to budget and schedule goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Samantha's Decoration
Bensenville, IL
04.2015 - Current
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
- Used Photoshop to re-create images.
- Increased sales by 10%.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Nelsi Ayala Realty
West Chicago, IL
06.2016 - Current
- Developed creatively designed logos, business cards, brochures, and signs.
- Met with client to determine marketing and design vision, scopes of work, budgets, and deliverable timeframes.
- Maintained aesthetic consistency throughout 50+ pieces of marketing material.
Graphic Designer
SaniSpire
Joliet, IL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed creative designs for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs as well as marketing material for trade shows.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with printers to present print ready files and collect information for adjustments (MO Graphics in New Lenox).
- Worked with product team while being lead graphic designer. Collaborated with screen printer daily to ensure screens, pantones, and ink were correct.
- Assisted in cutting company costs by 6% and created more in-house productions.
- Designed promotional event materials for use at 5+ trade shows, which helped boost sales.
Education
Certificate - Product Packaging
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL06.2016
Associate of Arts -
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL06.2014
High School Diploma -
James B. Conant High School
Hoffman Estates, IL06.2012
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Organization & Planning
- Great Eye for Consistency
- Hard-working & Detailed
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Friendly & Open-minded
- Excellent Spelling & Grammar
Certification
Enhanced leadership & accountability skills at Pathways to Successful Living.
Timeline
Graphic Designer
SaniSpire
08.2020 - 08.2021
Freelance Graphic Designer
Nelsi Ayala Realty
06.2016 - Current
Freelance Graphic Designer
Samantha's Decoration
04.2015 - Current
Certificate - Product Packaging
William Rainey Harper College
Associate of Arts -
Northern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
James B. Conant High School
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