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EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Digital Media & Graphic Designer :: St. Louis Blues July 2015-Current Currently I work to develop print and web assets to promote the Blues and their affiliate programs. In an effort to continuously grow the Blues brand, I work closely with our internal departments to ensue their marketing materials are visually enticing and their messages are communicated effectively and efficiently. From concept to final delivery, I lead season campaigns, design and oversee installation of stadium graphics, develop premium sales collateral, and work with outside vendors to produce promotional items while managing tight deadlines and budget regulations.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2014
Graphic Designer :: Denver Broncos July 2014-October 2014 Worked with a team of designers and marketing strategists to plan, create, and implement promotional materials for the Denver Broncos. While working to uphold brand standards of the Broncos and the NFL, I gained a solid understanding of various marketing approaches and successful ways to pair our plan with design in order to target the most appropriate audience. Designed a wide variety of materials including GameDay magazines, stadium graphics, logos, event signage, swag gear and multiple digital/social media directives. Graphic Designer :: Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2011-July 2014 Worked with a team of designers to develop cutting edge posters, digital and print billboards, banners, books, web and facility graphics, and tickets. I represented the Fighting Illini brand in adherence with university standards when designing external publications in cooperation with community organizations for fund raising events and sponsors. Graphic Designer :: EnterpriseWorks, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2011-July 2014 Specialized in company branding of technology-based start up companies. Designed newspaper, bus, and social media ads to promote events within the community and Research Park.
Northern Illinois University 2010-2011 Associate of Arts in Graphic Design Lincoln Land Community College May 2010
PROFICIENCIES • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Microsoft Office • Brand management • Multi-Platform campaigns • Stadium graphics • Social media graphics and trends • Photography • Photo manipulation/retouch • Package Design • Logo and Identity Design • Magazine/Page Layout • Typography • Web/Banner/Email Blast Designs • Mobile App Design
REFERENCES
SANDY YOUNG Senior Marketing Manager Denver Broncos 720.258.3121
BRENDA WILBUR Director of Branding and Creative St. Louis Blues 314.622.2535
HEIDI RIVERS DIA Senior Graphic Designer University of Illinois 217.621.0276