Lead Graphic Designer, Taylor Communications

Bloomington, IL — April 2013 - April 2024
Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time
Supervisor: Mark Schuler, (309) 336-9654

• Created Internal Communications in both print and digital formats, notifying employees of events and activities happening within the local facility

• Designed and Presented Powerpoint Presentations to various target audiences, with care taken to tailor the presentations to the audience and content

• Design of Original Creative Graphics that could be Personalized to Incorporate Individual Names from a Customer's List of Clients

• Project Manager and Lead Designer of the Creative Team for Original Design Projects

• Adapted Quickly to Tight Deadlines and Evolving Priorities, Efficiently Managing Multiple Projects while Maintaining High Quality and Attention to Detail

• Presented and Designed Sales Presentations of Original Creative Concepts to Internal Teams and Clients

• Design of Customer Branded Business Progress and Project Review Presentations

• Design of Original Customer Products Based on Production Specifications and Branding Guidelines

• Re-creation of Client Files Based on Production Specifications

• Review and Correct Third Party Client Files Based on Internal Requirements and Branding Guidelines

• Presided Over the Document Management Process that Encompassed the Development of Products through Creation, Production, and Archiving

• Routinely Investigated and Resolved Technical Issues with both Internal and Client Supplied Creative Files

• Developed and Implemented a Streamlined Process for Sharing Creative Files, Enabling Efficient and Accessible Access across Multiple Teams

Lead Graphic Designer, The Daily Ledger

Canton, IL — January 2011- April 2013
Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time
Supervisor: Mary White, (309) 647-510

• Designed Eye-Catching Graphics, Illustrations, and Advertisements Based on Customer Specifications

• Designed Newspaper Layouts for Print, Enhancing the Visual Appeal and Readability of Articles and Advertisements

• Design of Multi-Page Special Sections for Print Highlighting Special Occasions and Advertisements

• Collaborated Closely with Editors and Journalists to Conceptualize, Design, and Place Visual Elements that Complemented Editorial Content and Effectively Conveyed Key Messages

• Implemented Consistent Design Standards and Branding Guidelines across all Newspaper Platforms, Ensuring a Cohesive and Professional Visual Identity

• Adapted Quickly to Tight Deadlines and Evolving Priorities, Efficiently Managing Multiple Projects while Maintaining High Quality and Attention to Detail

• Managed the Development and Production of Multipage Production Files for Commercial Print

• Rebuilt Customer Advertisements to Meet Newspaper Requirements