Personal Summary
Talented graphic designer with * years of experience in print and web
design who is highly motivated, creative and versatile. Especially
skilled in creating and directing new design. Adept at innovating new
user experiences in both print and web media. Exceptional skills with
team members and superiors. Accomplished at incorporating the desires
of the clients with a superior solution. Seeking a company that
demands high-quality design to further business goals and professional
image.
Skills
Adobe (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, After Effects);
Acrobat; Corel Paint (Shop Pro); GIMP; Swish Max; Maya; 3-D Max
Studio; AJAX; CSS; PHP; SQL; SQL Server; Oracle; AIX/Linux/UNIX; OsX
Professional Experience
EMDEON, Earth City, MO
Client Anaylst, 6/12 to Present
Serve as the liaison between clients and development teams
o Explain overall business cycle to clients
o Perform complex data extractions for cost benefit analysis, cost saving
scenarios, and monthly reports
o Gather, understand, and document work processes and business
requirements
o Develop project plans and oversee project timelines
o Assist development and IT teams in the development and testing of
upgrades to existing and new
products
o Listen to and analyze, research, and resolve client problems, questions,
and concerns
o Database management
o Coordinate project completion with various groups within organization
o Ensure completion of all projects within service level agreement time
Target, Florissant, MO
Team Leader, 8/10 to 6/12
Lead talented team members in delivering on the store's mission
o Lead the team to ensure merchandise is well zoned each day
o Held the team accountable for accurate pricing & current signing
o Supervise Sales Floor team members to ensure abandoned merchandise is
restocked and damaged and rewrap merchandise is properly handled
o Support the transition process by planning pre-transition activities,
following pre-transition merchandising guidelines to ensure all non-
carry forward merchandise is out of the backroom and working closely
with the Presentation team to get all sets done on time
o Ensure maximum work center efficiency by scheduling and delegating
responsibilities to team members
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Freelance Web Designer, Web Developer, 9/10-Present
Lead designer and developer for web sites and promotional media for Phi
Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
o Utilized contemporary design to create concise web sites for specific
client needs
o Created and assembled web graphics, including logos and
advertisements
o Designed email blasts and newsletters for site launches and event
announcements
o Site creation included use of CSS, HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, Adobe
Flash, Swish Max, PHP, online payment features, and form processing.
o Portfolio available at http://behance.net/ckhstudio
Eleven Magazine, Saint Louis, MO
Graphic Designer, 8/10-7/11
Handled various aspect of the production for Eleven Magazine, an
entertainment lifestyle magazine
o Responsible for the design and layout of the publication
o Created exciting advertising campaigns
Print & Design, Edwardsville, Illinois
Graphic Designer, 3/09 - 8/10
Created branding, logos, corporate site designs, online applications
o Designed and finalization of printed marketing materials, postcards,
business cards, logo design
o Development and visual design of websites and email newsletters
SIUE Fitness Center Marketing Dept., Edwardsville, Illinois
Graphic Designer, 8/09 - 8/10
Design internal and external promotional and marketing materials for the
Fitness Center
o Created signage, logos, brochures and web banners
Education
Webster University, Webster Groves, MO
Pursing Masters of Marketing
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, 2010
Areas of emphasis included:
Corporate Identity, Advertising, Typography, Desktop Publishing,
Packaging Design, and Photography.
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
Volunteer
Project Pack for Success, 2008
Relay For Life, 2008 - 2010
March of Dimes, 2008 - 2011
Sigma Wellness, 2008 - 2011
Member
American Institute of Graphic Arts, 2007 - present
Secretary Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., 2008 - present
De5ign Club Member
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Alumni Association - 2010
Coach
Basketball Cahokia High School (Sophmore)