Gogo April 2014 - Present
Led efforts to completion in designing Gogo's universal purchase path (U.P.P.)
Aligned with top global airline partners to ensure brand authenticity and timely launch of new projects.
DIGITAL REGISTRY, INC.
A Simple Thank You June 2013 - Present
Joined organization as the sole creative/marketing professional responsible for corporate branding, advertising, design and marketing efforts
Partnered with CEO to help develop/establish the organization’s brand voice and visual identity
Consulted (with developers) on the redesign of the application’s interface (functionality, aesthetics)
Conceptualized and implemented full corporate website redesign- applied newly established brand standards, enhanced navigation/organization, and incorporated a video player and links to social media profiles
Established and maintained ASTY social media profiles and corporate blog, contributing content daily and helping build relationships with client partners, resource for industry news, corporate events, and new tech releases/upgrades
Conceptualized and designed all traditional and digital advertising efforts including trade publication print ads, email, direct mail, digital display, and trade show signage
Responsible for the design and implementation/activation of synergetic webpages for corporate partners enabling them to “whitelabel” ASTY’s services
Established relationships with media vendors, acted as primary contact for external marketing partners
Assisted in the creation of StoryBook & StoryDisc product offerings which enables A Simple Thank You clients to offer fully-customizable memorial photo albums and slideshows using a web-based platform to collect and format photos and video content
LIN DIGITAL June 2012 - June 2013
Assisted with the redesign and development of the corporate website
Conceptualized and designed marketing collateral (print, web, trade, content) & (sales staff use, corporate branding, corporate promotion)
Created new business proposals, presentation template design, media strategy, brand research, creative mockups, and basic wire framing
Designed and built marketing event collateral, promotional signage, and custom landing pages
CRE8TIVE ASSETS January 2006 - Present
Founded full-service creative and design group offering custom website design & development, print design, logo development/branding, small business brand development and promotion, and custom advertising solutions
Provided both traditional and digital advertising creative development
Employed, led & mentored another designer to deliver marketing, design, and creative solutions to local small businesses
THE STELLAR CUP ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING est. 2009
Marketing and social media campaigns, seek out & secure all sponsorship opportunities, signage design, volunteer coordination, food/beverage
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite Software:
Excellent written and verbal communication
Superior time management, critical thinking and problem solving skills
Can manage multiple projects in unison
Extremely motivated to learn (relentless pursuit of new techniques and information), organized and flexible
Commitment to team focused environments
Excellent computer/typing/design skills
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY: Chicago, IL
ACADEMIC AWARDS