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Experience
Young & Rubicam - Chicago, IL
Integrated Art Director, December 2007 - June 2008
• Lead interactive creative development for 360 campaigns for clients such as Craftsman and Sears.
• Presented to clients at all levels including the CMO of Sears.
• Worked on multiple campaign pitches.
Leo Burnett - Chicago, IL
Art Director, February 2005 - November 2008
• Worked on multiple campaign pitches for international clients.
• Concepted and developed integrated marketing initiatives including below the line promotions and interactive projects.
• Art directed photo and video shoots for both offline and online projects.
Discover Financial Services - Riverwoods, IL
Staff Associate Graphic Designer, 2004-2005
• Executed various projects ranging from direct mail pieces to customer communications and credit card design while
working with varied project teams under tight deadlines.
• Developed concepts for brochures and collateral pieces.
Ross Advertising - Peoria, IL
Intern, Fall 2003
• Assisted on projects at all levels including conceptualization, design, photo manipulation, photography, and production.
• Created a content managed flash version of the Ross website.
Publicis/ Leo Burnett/ Capps Digital - Chicago, IL
Intern, Summer 2003
• Equivalent training and responsibilities to full time Production Assistants.
- Assembled 2D and 3D comps and presentation materials.
- Gained basic understanding of production and pre-press work.
• Job Shadowed in various departments including production, illustration, imaging, and photography.
ClientsMarlboro, L&M International, Discover, Morgan Stanley, Caterpillar, PeoriaNext, Kitchen Cooked, Elmwood Brewery, IGN, Stronghold Photography, WD Allen inc, Bradley University, JK Video Productions, Salemi Industries
SkillsDesign
Digital Media, Information Design, Typography, Identity Systems and Branding, Editorial Design, Relief Printmaking, Book Arts
Software
(PC and Mac Platform), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash. Understanding of programming and data structures - languages include Actionscript, HTML, and PHP. Non-linear digital video editing
Photography
Film and digital, Digital photo retouching and manipulation, Studio Lighting
EducationBradley University - Peoria, IL
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 2004, GPA: 3.85/4
Bachelor of Science Degree with a triple major in Graphic Design, Photography, and Multimedia.
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Fine Arts Talent Scholarship
Stephens/Morgan/Richey Endowment
Recognition2006 - Leo Burnett Global Product Committee
Received two 7+ scores (highest possible) for the L&M “Wear Your World” promotion and specialty push-packs
2006 - MetalWorks Gallery
Exhibited in group photography show
2006 - Judged the 2005 Illinois Mid-State Regional Addy Awards
2004 - Photographer’s Forum
Best of Collegiate Photography Annual Finalist
2004 - Bradley University Juried Student Gallery Exhibition
3 pieces exhibited
2003 - Illinois Mid-State Regional Addy Awards
Gold Addy in Self Promotion Creative Services category
Special Judges Award
2003 - HOW Magazine Self-Promotion Annual
Outstanding Achievement Award in Student Category
