Charismatic Design Professional experienced in delivering innovative visual solutions that enhance brand presence. Managed complex projects and cultivated strong client and vendor relations through effective collaboration. Committed to contributing to a dynamic marketing team focused on achieving collective goals.
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
9 Years 5 Months
Illinois Farm Bureau | 05.2017 - Current
Collaborate directly with project coordinators and clients to design multi-faceted marketing campaigns specializing in the agriculture industry. Responsibilities include: project management, print coordination, design/layout, photo/art direction, translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies, ensure visual communication and brand execution is met, excellent customer service skills, and produce exceptional work in a fast-paced work environment while achieving deadlines. Projects include: mailings, conference materials/signage, booklets, brochures, social media, marketing campaigns, annual reports, and much more.
AFBF New Horizon Award Winner 2018 – Livestock Report
Freelance Designer
5 Years
520 Creative | 01.2012 - 01.2017
Worked directly with clients on multi-faceted marketing campaigns. Managed creative, art, and photo direction, along with estimates and budget/project management.
CEO
18 Years
Endres Household | 01.1999 - 01.2017
Raised three children, one husband, two cats, maintained a house, accounts payable, freelanced, chauffeur, PTO President, Booster Club Treasurer and Strawberry Festival Coordinator...LEADERSHIP comes naturally to me.
Art Director
5 Years
CPM Healthcare Marketing Group | 01.1994 - 01.1999
Developed multi-faceted healthcare marketing campaigns from concept to production through fulfillment for a healthcare database target marketing firm. Directed creative, art, and photo elements while managing estimates, budgets, media buying, vendor procurement, and quality control checks.
Directed healthcare marketing visuals across print and digital campaigns, maintaining consistent brand standards.
Collaborated with copywriters, account teams, and production staff to deliver accurate campaign assets.
Technical Illustrator
1 Year
Dynamic Graphics | 01.1994 - 01.1995
Converted original artwork into electronic clip art using Adobe Illustrator for DG product line, Clipper, enhancing visual resources for marketing materials.
Education
BS - Graphic Design
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY | Peoria | 01-1994
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Print design
Layout design
Advanced typography
Concept development
Social media graphics
Logo design
Branding
Image editing
Design project management
Project management
Project management skills
Production coordination
Production standards
Microsoft Office
Wrike
Creative Project Management
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Time Management
Strategic Thinker
Leadership
Effective communication
Customer Service
Team Player
Creative and innovative
Project management
Production coordination
Project management skills
Creative and innovative
COMMUNITY
ELMWOOD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, Event Lead Coordinator, 2016, 2018, Food Tent lead Coordinator, 2015–18
Elmwood HS Booster Club, Treasurer, 2014, 2017, Active Member, 2012-14
Elmwood Development Association, Vice President, 2016, 2018, Active Member, 2012-15