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Kendell Adams

Lombard,IL

Summary

Creative Graphic Designer recognized for high productivity levels and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, visual branding, and digital illustration. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication, ensuring seamless project execution from concept through completion.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer/Print Specialist

Garrett Brands
Aurora, IL
09.2023 - Current
  • Print vector files as decals using Canon image press V800
  • Coordinate transfer of design files from and between internal and external using Adobe Illustrator/Adobe Photoshop and proof reading
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size of type
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
  • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer
  • Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations
  • Create proofs, along with outputs for production printing
  • Open all JIRA tickets related to design template platform publishes
  • Facilitate resolution of any file issues that arise by serving as intermediary b/ 3rd party vendor and platform owner
  • Share selected design templates file with cross functional internal teams on a regular and ad hoc basis
  • Improve design template filing structure
  • Keep current with only active design templates
  • Create summaries of sales performance of design templates at a product category levels
  • Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations
  • Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software
  • Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems
  • Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.

Marketing Analyst/Graphic Designer

Walgreens
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Coordinate transfer of design files from and between internal and external using CS4 and proof reading
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size of type
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
  • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer
  • Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations
  • Create proofs, along with outputs for production printing
  • Open all JIRA tickets related to design template platform publishes
  • Facilitate resolution of any file issues that arise by serving as intermediary b/ 3rd party vendor and platform owner
  • Share selected design templates file with cross functional internal teams on a regular and ad hoc basis
  • Improve design template filing structure
  • Keep current with only active design templates
  • Create summaries of sales performance of design templates at a product category level
  • Omniture Reporting
  • Create weekly and ad hoc scorecards that summarize Site KPIs
  • Create label templates using Bartender and file maker.

Creative Manager

Mad Style
Broadview, IL
09.2017 - 10.2022
  • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design
  • Create proofs, along with outputs for production Printing and using CS4 and proof reading
  • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
  • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer
  • Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations
  • Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software
  • Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems
  • Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.

Data Entry Worker

Parcelite Solutions
Franklin Park, IL
07.2014 - 09.2017
  • Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered
  • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors
  • Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors
  • Maintain logs of activities and completed work
  • Bundle, label, and route sorted mail to designated areas depending.

Back Room Associate

Marshalls
Broadview, IL
08.2007 - 07.2014
  • Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished
  • Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons
  • Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise
  • Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications -

Rasmussen College
Aurora, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Logo creation
  • Graphic and Media Design
  • Corporate branding
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Digital graphics
  • Production standards
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Business development understanding
  • Layout Design
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Web Design
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Typography
  • Social Media Management
  • Video Editing
  • Photography
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Content Creation
  • Color theory
  • Sketch
  • Project management
  • Marketing
  • Logo Design
  • Screen printing
  • Copywriting
  • Leadership
  • Analysis skills
  • IOS
  • Mac OS
  • Data visualization
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Social media marketing
  • HTML5
  • Contracts
  • Typesetting
  • Digital design
  • Google Suite
  • Content management systems
  • Design thinking
  • Research
  • Creative writing
  • Windows
  • Customer support
  • Photo editing
  • CRM software
  • FTP
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Graphic design
  • Adobe Captivate
  • B2B (4 years)
  • Prepress
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Technology
  • SharePoint
  • Project management software
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photo manipulation
  • Linguistics
  • Translation
  • Google Docs
  • Editing
  • Art direction
  • E-commerce
  • InVision
  • Architecture and engineering
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Communication skills
  • Interior design
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Oracle
  • Jira
  • AutoCAD
  • MailChimp
  • FDA complaints
  • FileMaker (1 year)
  • Bartender (label software)
  • Label matrix
  • FileMaker
  • Color management
  • Layout design
  • Digital art
  • Proofreading
  • Social media management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Branding
  • Content creation
  • Logo design
  • AI
  • Apple Keynote
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • CorelDraw
  • Word processing
  • English
  • Packaging
  • Organizational skills
  • Business intelligence
  • Time management
  • Web design
  • Proposal writing
  • Video editing
  • Software troubleshooting
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Videography
  • Sales
  • B2B sales
  • Account management
  • Computer skills
  • Quality control
  • B2B marketing
  • Manufacturing
  • Canva
  • Management
  • Product management
  • Analytics
  • Content development
  • Customer service
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom experience
  • Supervising experience
  • Microsoft Outloo
  • Adobe Marketing
  • Email marketing
  • Slack
  • Digital marketing
  • Google Ads

Timeline

Graphic Designer/Print Specialist

Garrett Brands
09.2023 - Current

Marketing Analyst/Graphic Designer

Walgreens
06.2022 - 02.2023

Creative Manager

Mad Style
09.2017 - 10.2022

Data Entry Worker

Parcelite Solutions
07.2014 - 09.2017

Back Room Associate

Marshalls
08.2007 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications -

Rasmussen College

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