EXPERIENCE

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Chicago, Illinois

— Senior Graphic Designer

JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT

• Create design packages for print and web, primarily one pagers, white papers, and pamphlets

• Support internal communications with print and web materials

• Create graphics for web and social media

• Manage vendor relationships for publication printing and other promotional items

American College of Surgeons
Chicago, Illinois

— Graphic Designer and Production Associate

MARCH 2022 - DECEMBER 2023

• Create editorial designs for the print version of the ACS member magazine, the Bulletin and prepare files for print

• Produce the Bulletin web version using Umbraco

• Edit and proof the Bulletin and other publications using the Chicago Manual of Style for production

• Maintain the project management system for the Bulletin design and editorial teams using Monday.com

• Manage a small team and produce content for employee communications on ACS Intranet using Microsoft Sharepoint

— Public Information Assistant

JANUARY 2020 - MARCH 2022

• Maintain relationships with media professionals and respond to requests for information

• Research and interview subject matter experts to draft press releases

• Produce video content for web and social media to accompany press releases

— Accreditation Administrator

JULY 2019 - DECEMBER 2019

• Provide guidance to staff and external partners for accreditation of continuing education activities

• Maintain database of accreditation requirements

Northwest Center
Chicago, Illinois

— Community Development Intern

SEPTEMBER 2018 - JUNE 2019

• Research a broad range of topics including comprehensive community initiatives, cross-agency collaboration, legislative actions, accessible transportation, and workforce development

• Write issue briefs, memos, and opinion editorials on transportation, rent control, land trusts, and Chicago’s affordable requirements ordinance

• Assist in collection of documentation for grant writing

Asheville-Buncombe Community College
Asheville, North Carolina

— Graphic Design Specialist

FEBRUARY 2014 - AUGUST 2017

• Create design packages for print and web

• Research trends and projected changes in education

• Coordinate with staff, contractors, and vendors to manage projects for three of the seven colleges and support staff

SKILLS

EXPERT

Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere Pro
Miro
Monday.com
Microsoft 365
Sharepoint

BEGINNER

After Effects
Umbraco
SiteCore
CSS & HTML