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Member Since: Feb 21, 2012

Michael Opalinski

Graphic Designer

Chicago, IL, USA
I am a graphic designer/art director currently working for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage designing marketing materials for the Chicago Gold Coast office and any needs of the city region. I have also been doing a small amount of freelance in my spare time.
Work Experience
Chicago, IL, USA
May 2007
Coldwell Banker
Design and Marketing Specialist
In-House Marketing and Design - In my current position at Coldwell Banker I am responsible for all marketing materials in the Gold Coast office, along with supporting any design needs of the city region. This includes brochures, postcards, e-mails, newsletters, and advertisements.
Chicago, IL, USA
Jul 2006Oct 2006
Chempetative
Jr. Graphic Designer
While at Chempetitive Group I had the opportunity to be the lone designer paired with a Creative Director. I was able to work on a wide range of projects including: ads, brochures, mailers, technical bulletins, belly-bands and logo development. The majority of my time was spent working with Dow Chemicals, but also had the opportunity to work with Fuji Film and Illinois Medical District.
Chicago, IL, USA
Jan 2005Jun 2006
Multiple Clients
Freelance Art Director
• Robert Brandt and Associates - While at Robert Brandt I assisted with layouts for a law firm, local bank and an HR firm.

• The Chandler Group - While at the Chandler Group I assisted the Group Creative Director with layouts for a new business pitch.

• Cramer-Krasselt - While at Cramer-Krasselt I worked on various accounts including AirTran and Hyatt.
Chicago, IL, USA
Jul 2004Sep 2004
BBDO
Intern Art Director
iWhile at BBDO I worked primarily on the Jim Beam and Future Brands account, with a single brief for LaSalle Bank. This included everything from concepting to production work where I had ads for Jim Beam in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
Chicago, IL, USA
Jan 2004Mar 2004
DDB
Intern Art Director
While at DDB I worked primarily on JCPenny and new business. This internship involved concepting for print and TV. Working with a partner we learned all that goes into a new business pitch.
Education
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Jan 2003Dec 2004
Miami Ad School
Art Direction
Minneapolis and San Francisco Branches
Chicago Heights, IL, USA
Jan 1999Apr 2000
Prairie State
Advertising
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Sep 1998May 1999
Western Michigan University
Advertising
Flossmoor, IL, USA
Sep 1994May 1998
Homewood Flossmoor High School
Skills
 
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Quark, Acrobat, MS Office, Mac Platform, PC platform