Emily Hilby
Graphic Designer
Scottsdale, AZ, USAI enjoy working cohesively and creatively within a positive work environment utilizing my strong leadership and design skills.
Work Experience
Illinois Institute For Continuing Legal Education
Graphic Designer
• Design, illustrate, and prepare promotional materials for all products and events including flyers, letters, letterheads, logos, certificates, forms, invitations, brochures, signage, slides, emails, landing pages, newsletters, and other materials as requested
• Plan, manage and execute marketing deadlines for two departments
• Collaborate with printers for outsourced marketing projects
• Produce and enforce company style standards
• Analyze e-mail data
• Develop company website design, navigation, and site mapping
• Review website content and edit marketing copy
• Assist in editing video to produce Audio CDs, DVD, and Online On-Demand programs
• Plan, manage and execute marketing deadlines for two departments
• Collaborate with printers for outsourced marketing projects
• Produce and enforce company style standards
• Analyze e-mail data
• Develop company website design, navigation, and site mapping
• Review website content and edit marketing copy
• Assist in editing video to produce Audio CDs, DVD, and Online On-Demand programs
September 2011
- Present
Springfield, Illinois, United States
The State Journal-Register
Graphic Designer
• Designed promotional advertisements, tabs, and marketing pieces
• Established a media guide for advertising to present, current and potential clients
• Established a media guide for advertising to present, current and potential clients
September 2010
- September 2011
Springfield, Illinois, United States
Southern Illinois University
Graphic Designer
• Designed flyers, booklets, kiosk posters, newspaper ads, letterheads, and other graphics targeted for SIUC students and Rec Center members
• Consulted with SIUC Sport Clubs, Intramural Sports Director, Fitness Class Instructors, and other co-workers to design items targeted at SIUC students
• Consulted with SIUC Sport Clubs, Intramural Sports Director, Fitness Class Instructors, and other co-workers to design items targeted at SIUC students
2009
- 2010
Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Flynn Photography
Photographer's Assistant
• Imported, edited, and uploaded photographs for clients
• Designed wedding albums and advertisements for the business using Adobe Photoshop
• Managed phone lines: Set up appointments, answered questions, and assisted clients
• Designed wedding albums and advertisements for the business using Adobe Photoshop
• Managed phone lines: Set up appointments, answered questions, and assisted clients
2003
- 2006
Springfield, Illinois, United States
Education
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Communication Design)
• Graduated Cum Laude
• Academic Scholarship Recipient: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
• Academic Scholarship Recipient: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
August 2008
- May 2010
Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Parkland College
Associate Degree in Fine Arts
• Academic Scholarship Recipient: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
• Athletic Scholarship Recipient: Softball
• Athletic Scholarship Recipient: Softball
August 2006
- May 2008
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
HTML,
Layout Design,
Logo/Branding Design,
Microsoft Office,
Typography,
WordPress,
References
I have had the opportunity to learn and work with some very talented colleagues. They have challenged me to be a better designer, helped me enhance my editing and proofreading skills, and have overall impacted my life and career in so many positive ways. Here is what they have to say:
"Emily immediately adapted to her position and was able to take on new projects with ease. She is extremely collaborative and proactive and worked directly with the related department to ensure that each project was completed to expectations. Since that time, she consistently demonstrated talent, dedication, professionalism, and teamwork, and I heartily endorse her for any graphic designer position."
Sara Sonnenberg,
Former Marketing Manager at IICLE
"Emily is a genuine designer with a firm understanding of design aesthetics, and a strong work ethic. Excelling in the design world with fresh ideas and her passion for her craft, Emily is a well-rounded individual with a bright personality. With the ability to combine her knowledge of marketing and experience in design, Emily has taken her love for art and showcased it in creating a large portfolio of art forms. From print design to painting, crafting to photography her talents are endless. I would highly recommend her with no hesitation."
Ashley Kardynalski
Web/Graphic Designer, Casino Arizona
"Emily immediately adapted to her position and was able to take on new projects with ease. She is extremely collaborative and proactive and worked directly with the related department to ensure that each project was completed to expectations. Since that time, she consistently demonstrated talent, dedication, professionalism, and teamwork, and I heartily endorse her for any graphic designer position."
Sara Sonnenberg,
Former Marketing Manager at IICLE
"Emily is a genuine designer with a firm understanding of design aesthetics, and a strong work ethic. Excelling in the design world with fresh ideas and her passion for her craft, Emily is a well-rounded individual with a bright personality. With the ability to combine her knowledge of marketing and experience in design, Emily has taken her love for art and showcased it in creating a large portfolio of art forms. From print design to painting, crafting to photography her talents are endless. I would highly recommend her with no hesitation."
Ashley Kardynalski
Web/Graphic Designer, Casino Arizona