Resume

Professional Summary

Dependable and creative individual with 8+ years of graphic design experience. Utilizing design skills in a broad range of applications to exceed new and innovative trends. Highly organized and detail-oriented while being able to multitask and meet deadlines. Values creative problem solving and team collaboration to accomplish goals.

Education

College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design
May 2023
GPA: 3.9/4.0

Course Highlights: Packaging and 3D Design, Layout Design, Digital Illustration, UI/UX Design, Typography

Technical Skills

Design Software: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dimension, Xd, Lightroom, Bridge, After Effects

Other Software: Acrobat, Word, Excel, Power Point, FTP, HTML editor

Other Skills: Organized, Self-motivated, Exceptional Customer Service, Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Meticulous, Teamwork, Reliable, Excellent Collaborator, Vendor Relations, Adobe Creative Cloud

Professional Experience

Creative Director

Country Kitchen SweetArt
Fort Wayne, IN
February 2017-May 2020

Oversaw all creative elements including media, merchandise, and store design and layout
Fostered team collaboration and design effort to produce highly marketable designs
Collaborated daily with business owner on design and marketing concepts
Designed, implemented, and maintained website layout for over 25,000 SKUs
Maintained corporate logo design and update for cross media consistency throughout business

Creative Manager

Country Kitchen SweetArt
Fort Wayne, IN
March 2012-February 2017

Photographed merchandise and created high resolution images for website using leading graphic design software
Prepared trade show booths and displays along with coordinating shipping, set up, and staffing for event
Utilized design skills and knowledge to construct cohesive marketing material for business
Produced store merchandise leading to higher sales numbers
Constructed catalog for print and quarterly customer newsletters highlighting new products

Associate

Country Kitchen SweetArt
Fort Wayne, IN
May 2008-March 2012

Designed and created cakes and other confections for display and media purposes leading to sales
Retained brand loyalty by working directly with customers to assess needs and provide technical knowledge
Managed customer service inquiries through email, by phone, and in person
Oversaw all social media accounts across multiple platforms to build brand recognition and boost sales

Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a Graphic Designer and creative based in Chicago, IL.

I have several years of graphic design experience.

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