Michelle Roman
Art Director
Chicago, IL, USAWork Experience
Tris3ct
Art Director
• Delivers strategically sound conceptual thinking and craftsman-like art direction across
multiple brands and channels.
• Major accounts: ConAgra Foods, Kawasaki, Newell Rubbermaid, Kimberly Clark and Wrigley Brand.
• Specialization in Consumer Promotions, POS and Retail Displays.
• Provides unexpected ideas and can deliver a message in a surprising, fresh way
• Thorough and consistent understanding of client’s brand identity and visual look, tone and feel
• Displays perseverance in pursuing work with energy and drive, especially in the face of
resistance or setbacks
• Effectively partners with CW, CD, account team and client to see work through from initial concept stage to finish and ship
• Can successfully direct multiple aspects of art components across a campaign
• Can both understand and execute any studio production needs during the creative process.
• Ability to meet all required deadlines, both internal and external, with minimal supervision
• Possesses a sound understanding of layout and typography principles
multiple brands and channels.
• Major accounts: ConAgra Foods, Kawasaki, Newell Rubbermaid, Kimberly Clark and Wrigley Brand.
• Specialization in Consumer Promotions, POS and Retail Displays.
• Provides unexpected ideas and can deliver a message in a surprising, fresh way
• Thorough and consistent understanding of client’s brand identity and visual look, tone and feel
• Displays perseverance in pursuing work with energy and drive, especially in the face of
resistance or setbacks
• Effectively partners with CW, CD, account team and client to see work through from initial concept stage to finish and ship
• Can successfully direct multiple aspects of art components across a campaign
• Can both understand and execute any studio production needs during the creative process.
• Ability to meet all required deadlines, both internal and external, with minimal supervision
• Possesses a sound understanding of layout and typography principles
November 2010
- Present
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Williams Lea
Graphic Designer
Primary clients include AT&T, Wal-Mart and Williams Lea internal. Responsible for conceptualizing and creating marketing solutions both consumer and B2B. Working directly with clients and vendors to create high-end informational materials including but not limited to print ads, multi-page brochures, sell sheets, signage, web banners and e-blasts.
August 2009
- November 2010
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Firestar Communications
Production Artist
Print production and extensive photo-retouching for luxury condominiums such as Trump International Hotel & Tower and Ritz Carlton Residences. Implemented directions from Art Directors in advertising campaigns from initial concept to final keyline, working proficiently under time-sensitive deadlines. Developed ad layouts, marketing collateral, vector based maps, logos and signage. Prepared and released print-ready mechanical files, built print quality art files for web/print.
October 2006
- October 2008
Chicago, Illinois, United States
University Of Miami
Graphics Assistant
Responsible for designing all promotional and advertising pieces, including but not limited to: flyers, posters, newspaper, banners, direct mail and logos for sports clubs/programs. Designed sports apparel for various clubs.
April 2005
- April 2006
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
JWT (J. Walter Thompson)
Art Director Internship
May 2005
- July 2005
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Education
University Of Miami
BSC in Advertising
August 2002
- May 2006
Florida, United States
Skills
Illustrator,
Excel,
Garage Band,
Guitar,
Indesign,
Keylining,
Keynote ,
Photo Retouching,
Photoshop,
Powerpoint,
Pre-press,
Song Writing,
Word,