Lisa Syverson
Syverson Studios/Principal
Chicago, IL, USA
773.764.1420
www.syversonstudios.com
Work Experience
Syverson Studios
Principal
Design (print & web), Illustration, Photography, Advertising & Multimedia Business.
1984
- Present
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Westphal Designs
Designer, Illustrator, Creative Consultant
Continual contractual work: creative consulting, graphic design, illustration. Projects include corporate logos, marketing materials, promotional campaigns, brochures, advertising, web graphics, in-store signage.
1984
- Present
San Jose, California, United States
Epiculinary
Art DIrector, Designer, Illustrator, Photographer
Epiculinary specializes in distinctive culinary vacations worldwide. (www.epiculinary.com)
Responsibilities: (Award winning) Identity and brand, advertising (print, web), all marketing collateral. Photographed locations and culinary demonstrations during discovery trips to France and Italy.
Responsibilities: (Award winning) Identity and brand, advertising (print, web), all marketing collateral. Photographed locations and culinary demonstrations during discovery trips to France and Italy.
2001
- 2004
Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States
KIDSVT
Art DIrector, Designer, Illustrator
Brand, layout and design, advertising design, creative typography, illustrations, prepress and final production. KIDSVT is a monthly parenting publication for Chittenden County.
1994
- 1997
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Good Money Reports
Creative DIrector, Graphic Designer, Illustrator
GMR is a Half-hour weekly television magazine for consumers and investors to influence and promote positive social change.
Responsibilities: GMR brand, logo, TV graphics, production of a TV promotional video loop; editing of visuals and scripts; development of a TV proposal and scripts for underwriters and sponors.
Responsibilities: GMR brand, logo, TV graphics, production of a TV promotional video loop; editing of visuals and scripts; development of a TV proposal and scripts for underwriters and sponors.
1992
- 1994
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Good Money Publications
VP of Marketing and Publications
Marketing research/strategies, direct mail and promotional campaigns. Design of bimonthly newsletters, promotional pieces, advertisements, brochures, guides, books. Subscription fulfillment. Editing. Media and PR. Development of annual budgets. Management of advertising accounts. Organization of, and travel for, trade show and special events.
1990
- 1994
Worcester, Vermont, United States
Education
The Maryland Institute, College Of Art
B.F.A Graphic Design & Illustration
Scholarships based on artistic and academic achievement. Magna Cum Laude.
1981
- 1984
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Forbes Magazine
Forbes Magazine - one of top 4 web site designs for cultural tours
American Advertising Award
Award for branding & design of Epiculinary and teh Epiculinary.com website
CAAP Grant - Chicago Dpt Of Cultural Affairs
Funding for the development of a series of paintings based on stories and sketches taken from travels to Greece and Italy.
The Society Of Illustrators
Award for illustration "A Taste of Saspirilla"
The Walters Museum Of Modern Art
Nomination for the Walters Traveling Scholarship - Thesis on Turkish Art
Morgan State University
Exchange exhibit with China
Skills
Adobe Creative Suites,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Creative Manipulation,
Digital Ilustration,
Drawing,
Excel,
Illustration,
Microsoft Suites,
Microsoft Word,
Painting,
Photo-Ilustration,
Photography,
Photoshop Manipulation,
Powerpoint,
QuarkXpress,
Retouching,
Storyboards,
Traditional Art Mediums,
Typography,