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I'm a dedicated designer, committed to improving and becoming better at my craft. My mode of operation is being a problem solver, a creative thinker, and collaborator. Along with that, it's my intent to always be on a mission to make amazing things happen.

Experience

Freelance Art Direction & Design - Chicago, IL Art director and designer, 2005-present
Specializing in print media and identity, a wealth of conceptual designs have been explored for clients both stateside and international over the last several years.

Lavish Media - Chicago, IL Contract designer, 2010-present
Currently head of brand strategy and design for multiple clients throughout the Chicagoland area. Also worked closely and collaborated with several design studios to help execute ad campaigns for 2011 New Year's Eve events held at multiple venues throughout Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Chicago.

Image Magazine - Chicago, IL Contract designer, 2010-2011
Helped with conceptually executing designs for flyers, posters, and other various advertisements.

Telegraphics Inc. - Schiller Park, IL Contract designer, 2009-2011
Tasked with exploring extensive conceptual work for a various projects, primarily involving identity and branding strategy for up-and-coming internet startup websites.

Vice Events - Chicago, IL Art director and designer, 2009-2011
Was head of all company marketing and responsible for executing web graphics and print design, e.g, posters, flyers, mailers, etc., for various clients throughout the city of Chicago.

Education

Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
President's List, Dean's List

Affiliations

The Society of Typographic Arts Member, 2008-present

American Institutes of Graphic Arts Member, 2008-2009

Visual Voltage ILIS AIGA Chapter Director of Communications, 2008-2009
Member, 2006-2009

Knowledge

Software & Languages CSS, Coda, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Office, Photoshop, XHTML