Christina Ostrowski

Senior Graphic Designer

Minneapolis, MN, USA
I am a Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience with in-depth knowledge in design, branding, web and direct mail marketing and communication. A strong team builder and leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Has the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients at all levels.

Work Experience

O Creative Concepts

Photographer / Designer / Owner

Personal creative outlet.
June 2011 - Present Savage, Minnesota, United States

U S Bank

Senior Graphic Designer

Job Summary
Responsible for managing and executing, internal and external print and web projects for the Wholesale Banking division of U.S. Bank.

• Lead design and development of all marketing materials including concept, content, and design for all business lines of the division for all marketing channels, including print, web, email, display and direct response
• Create Situation Analysis and Creative Briefs for new/long term projects
• Present design, marketing and best practices decisions and solutions to the marketing group and business lines
• Consult with business line decision makers on various marketing material development, including design and content
• Manage freelance designers, vendors and budget
• Lead and assist in special projects as needed
• Act as the day-to-day contact person for any creative and/or vendor needs
• Cover managerial duties during Manager’s absence
August 2011 - Present Minnesota, United States

Starkey Hearing Technologies

Graphic Designer / Marketing Consultant

Job Summary:
Responsible for managing and executing web, social media and print creative projects for the largest network division of Starkey Hearing Technologies.

• Lead creative direction for consumer retail marketing collateral
• Administer company and independent business partner’s website and social media presence, managing content and maintaining design and brand
• Work as the senior marketing consultant responsible for concepting, developing and producing marketing materials for both in-house and external use under tight deadlines and budget
• Lead and manage direct mail campaigns including design, content, functionality, budget, data collection and lead generation
• Work with vendors, such as agencies, printers and mail houses to coordinate and manage direct mail and product launch
• Collaborate with writers, editors, graphic artists and print vendors during project life cycle
• Communicate with business partners on various marketing approaches
• Act as the day-to-day contact person for any creative and/or vendor needs
• Lead the marketing staff on creative strategies to grow their skills, knowledge and techniques
• Work with Marketing Director to address concerns, provide performance feedback and mentor junior marketing staff
December 2006 - August 2011 Minnesota, United States

Stearns Bank NA

Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer

Job Summary:
Organized, executed, and implemented multiple projects under tight deadlines to ensure high quality products and maintain company image.
• Prepared presentations and printed collateral by designing art and copy layouts. Including brochures, postcards, ads, trade show graphics, marketing campaigns, signage and financial reports
• Initiated graphics & strategies to promote a consistent professional corporate image for Stearns Bank
• Worked with team members to develop competitive and creative marketing
solutions
• Organized Customer Appreciation Week, which included radio, tv, print, food and other accommodation vendors
February 2006 - December 2006 Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States

Education

Saint Cloud University

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with Advertising minor

September 2000 - December 2006 Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States

Hennepin Technical College

Web Design and Photography

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

Awards

U S Bank

Silver Shield Award // Nominated by Business Line Leader for marketing material which lead to profitable relationship with external vendor

2014

U S Bank

Silver Shield Award // Nominated by VP of Marketing for creating new process for the Marketing Team

2013

U S Bank

Bronze Shield Award // Nominated by SVP of Marketing for fulfilling Manager’s duties while Department Manager was out on medical leave

2013

Stearns Bank NA

First Place // Financial Marketing Award, American Bankers Association

2005

Skills

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Muse, Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint,

Freelance

I freelance for graphic design and photography under O Creative Concepts

Giving Back to the Community

Graphic Designer / Photographer
2014 – Present
Retrieve A Golden of Minnesota, Minnetonka, MN