Résumé

Experience

July 2018 // Present
OSF HealthCare
Graphic Designer II

Serves the marketing needs of OSF HealthCare’s Innovation division and the overall organization, which includes everything from digital and print campaign materials to infographics and environmental design.

  • Designed work for the OSF Synergy Society event, 2019 ISHMPR Pinnacle Award Best in Show winner. 

  • Visualized and executed the Reignite Primary Care Campaign, 2021 ISHMPR Pinnacle Award of Merit.

  • Brought OSF Innovation division’s brand into alignment with the OSF master brand and strengthened their presence in the marketplace. 

October 2007 // Present
Freelance Graphic Designer 

Establishes branding, marketing materials, and illustrations for individual clients and businesses. 

  • Helped 20+ clients communicate their unique visions across media through custom creative solutions. 

August 2013 // July 2018
Blick Art Materials
Graphic Designer

Created layouts for a 672-page art supply catalog, designed seasonal booklets, social graphics, packaging, physical and digital illustrations, and trade show displays. 

  • Inspired customers to create art with our products through product testing examples. 

  • Garnered over 500K views on Blick’s YouTube Channel by creating tutorial videos.  

  • Created custom illustrations that were showcased on product packaging sold worldwide. 

  • Scouted artists that were featured on publication covers and given national exposure. 

June 2008 // April 2013
Numéro Publishing, Inc. 
Art Director and Designer

Designed and art directed content for a monthly 52-page central Illinois arts and culture publication that nurtured a creative community and helped local businesses to thrive. Responsibilities included penning articles, creating custom illustrations, and providing high quality photos for editorial features.  

Education

2008 Bradley University

Bachelor of Science Degree
Graphic Design - Summa Cum Laude

Expertise

  • Adobe Creative Suite 

  • Brand management

  • Creatopy ad platform

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Physical and digital illustration

Additional skills:

  • Creative writing 

  • Data visualization and infographics

  • Simple video editing

 References and samples
available upon request.