Sarah Parker

Designer

WI, USA
Sarah Parker, often referred to as “sparker,” is a results-oriented, award-winning graphic designer with a proven track record of dedication and performance, who is accomplished in fostering positive change. She brings passion, strong attention to detail, creativity and imagination to every project with which she is involved. She currently works as a designer for Kohler, Co.

Her fine art has been featured at the Brandenburg Art Gallery, Larsen Fine Arts in Bourbonnais, Illinois and the Sanctuary Gallery in Clifton, Illinois. Sarah has also been honored by AAF Fox River District with one Gold ADDY and four Silver ADDY Awards, by GDUSA Magazine with six American Graphic Design Awards, secured one print buy-in for a promotional piece with Appleton Coated Papers, and has been featured, on three occasions, in the national PaperSpecs gallery (including two video spotlights as the “paper inspiration of the week”).

Sarah is currently a member and board member of AIGA Wisconsin, and has had involvement with AAF – Fox River Ad Club, Quarry Quest and Zephyrfest, has been featured as a keynote speaker and has coordinated multiple workshops and seminars for design students.

In her free time, she enjoys art museums and aquariums, collecting unique packaging and papers, watercolor, gourmet cooking, volunteering at her local church and kayaking.

Work Experience

Kohler, Co.

Designer

Responsible for creative concepting, creative development, direction and design for the Global Powers Group. Projects include a variety of package design, print advertising, digital and web design, email campaigns, three dimensional displays and tradeshows.
November 2013 - Present Wisconsin, United States

Miron Construction Co., Inc.

Graphic Designer

Responsible for corporate identity, branding and creative solutions to fit the needs of Miron's internal and external clients while creating compelling and innovative designs. Projects include a variety of collateral packages, package design, print advertising, email campaigns and three dimensional displays. Managing each project from concept to completion while coordinating with external vendors to provide a positive return on our investments and timely, quality results. In addition, yearly nonprofit work on behalf of Miron, managing the design and creative direction for Quarry Quest and St. Mary Central High School - Zephyrfest.
February 2008 - October 2013 Neenah, Wisconsin, United States

Attach, LLC

Graphic Designer / Creative Director

Created and prepared all graphic collateral materials establishing Attach, LLC brand identity. Produced essential presentation and support materials for 32 companies nationwide.
2006 - February 2008 Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

The Creative Edge

Environmental Graphic Designer

Created, developed and executed all design elements for environmental signage assisting organizations nationwide. This performance resulted in increased conceptual clarity while
generating additional revenue.
2006 - 2006 Manteno, Illinois, United States

Education

Olivet Nazarene University

B.S. in Art, Graphic Design, Fine Art

August 2003 - May 2006 Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States

Awards

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Silver Addy

2014

Graphic Design USA

AGDA Winner

2013

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Silver ADDY Award

2012

Graphic Design USA

AGDA Winner (2)

2012

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Gold ADDY Award

2011

Graphic Design USA

AGDA Winner

2010

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Silver ADDY Award

2010

Graphic Design USA

AGDA Winner (2)

2009

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Silver ADDY Award

2009

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Art Direction, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Creative Strategy, EMarketing & Social Media Graphics, Environmental Graphics, Graphic Design, Illustration, Packaging, Typography,

Organizations

AIGA - Wisconsin
2013 – Present

AAF - Fox River Ad Club
2012 – Present

Quarry Quest
Committee Member
2011 – 2013