My job tasks & projects have grown to include the following:
- Layout product/packaging designs; cartons (retail & warehouse), bags, tags, molds,  screenprints, engravings, labels (including ingredients or regulatory information),  signs, label templates, certs for stock boxes, embroideries, & more
- Produce CADs/dielines, create product illustrations, & develop “Uline” designs
- Commincate with domestic/overseas vendors or plate makers to approve proofs
- Maintain/update artwork conventions, workflows, processes, & digital assets
- Proof artwork for all designers for style standards, errors, or additional concepts
- Print/produce mockups of products at full size & present to executive management
- Assist warehouse audits, branch visits, and warehouse inspections
- Communicate daily with Merchandising, US/International Compliance, Imaging, Content, Product Marketing, & Warehouse teams within Uline
- Maintain over 4,000 intructional documents included with product or online
- Design & update documents in InDesign using Uline coventions and styles
- Create & update all illustrations for instruction guides, parts diagrams & more
- Help Imaging team with retouches & Content team with map creation/updates
- Develop training schedules & starter projects for new hires or interns
- Interview candidates for designer roles, provide feedback, & review tests
- Manager for Summer Intern, lead & advise designers daily, & assist Art Director
- Collaborated with Director & IT to redesign all customer communication forms for Uline

I collaborated with multiple Product Managers at Modine for various projects. I edited literature pieces frequently to make them current with their products and created designs for display pieces. I was given projects that included: photo editing, content updates, proof-reading, updating tables/graphs, creating new documents, preparing files for print, and used all brand standards throughout. I worked with multiple managers at once with different projects, remained within all deadlines, and communicated with the managers to complete each project successfully.

I diligently worked on numerous tasks at once. It was a very fast-paced environment that involved production work, new and unique designs for clients, email blasts, web design, creative projects, marketing materials and social media updates. The position covered a large range of tasks that were fun, challenging, and required accuracy for print or production.

In my position, I am the only Graphic Designer for our two recreation facilities, fitness center, water park, mini golf course and community events. I design all program guides, posters, tv/marquee ads, brochures, rack-cards, web banners, event maps/signage, etc. I collaborate with co-workers, gather information and target the correct audience. I diligently work with tight deadlines, remain organized, prepare files for print or media, research and remain in budget.

I design marketing and advertising materials for the Carol Stream Park District. I create new designs and illustrations for events that the park district hosts, as well as what the park district is taking part of in the community. These materials consist of: posters, fliers, tv ads, marquee ads, web banners, brochures, rack-cards, and more. I edit and review previous event materials so they are up to date. I also prepare all files for print, web, televisions, and marquees.

On Elance, I was chosen to do graphic design work for a client that is creating a men's boutique. I designed the logo, symbol that would go on the clothing, and the color scheme for the branding materials. I was able to communicate with the client to achieve the desired look.

The Center for Information Technology Services (Wi-CITS) is a student-run organization that creates web sites and provides other supports to local businesses. I do graphic design work, part-time, for projects that I am asked to help with. I am currently doing branding for a start-up company that will provide business opportunities to people, mostly women, of underprivileged areas of the world. I am able to work directly with the client(s) so that I am able to understand and achieve the look and feel of the company that they want. I enjoy creating designs for the company that will be strong and memorable because I feel that their mission in creating a better life for those individuals is a powerful one.

I create illustrations for animated videos that the UW-Whitewater Police Department will use. The purpose behind the videos is to go by the content of their handbook and students with fines will have to watch these videos and take quizzes based off of them. The illustrations I create are focused on the content and the audience watching them. I collaborate with my partner who does the animating and puts the content into the videos for viewers to read.

I work for the Center for Students with Disabilities in tutoring graphics software including: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver. I patiently help the student understand the software and use it efficiently in their design work. It is a great experience for the student in gaining design skills and enhancing their work. I enjoy the teaching aspect because it allows me to better my own skills in the software and in communicating with others. Most of all, I love helping the student create something they are truly happy with.

On campus, I work as a lab monitor for the Art Department in the graphics labs. I am in charge of three computer labs and the digital photography studio. One of the labs offers printing to the students and faculty which I handle as well. I am able to work with the students to print off their class projects on anything from 8.5 x 11 sheets to 24" wide rolls, as well as helping students with any problems they may have while working on the computers. I collaborate with two other students in my major to cover hours for the labs so that they are available to the other students and we are able to contact one another if we need any assistance.

I tutor students with disabilities in design software. I help them understand and better their skills in the programs by showing them the tools and shortcuts to use. I also give them advice in their overall design approach so that they are able to enhance their work. I am patient and understanding in this position while learning new things myself.