Graphic Designer
Resume:
Suzanne O’Reilly
Graphic Designer
PHONE
ac4iff@r.postjobfree.com
PORTFOLIO
soreillydesignportfolio.com
linkedin.com/in/soreilly525
RESIDENCE
Hoffman Estates
Technical Proficiency
Platforms: MAC and PC
Advanced User: Adobe CC InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, QuarkXPress. Microsoft: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel Design Proficiency
• Textbooks, Programs and Catalogs
• Flyers, Brochures, Postcards, Posters and Ads
• Vector Art Draw/Redraw
• Photo Combining Images/Creating Graphics
• Fluent in HTML/CSS
• Digital Publishing (electronic ads, forms, catalogs)
• Brand identity and style consistency
• Prepare CLEAN print and web ready files
Work Experience
Graphic Designer
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL / 2005-2017 RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design covers and internal pages for textbooks, programs and catalogs.
• Create style guidelines for internal and external communications.
• Design print ads, brochures, flyers, posters, forms, PowerPoint slides, logos and graphics that support Marketing campaigns.
• Design vector and pixel based graphics for monthly news magazine.
• Create banners, size art and style copy on company website.
• Design, build and direct external vendors in producing email campaign ads within the marketing automation platform.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Self taught new email automation platform and managed the implementation of designs for multiple semi-monthly campaign ads and department newsletters saving company
$20K+ in annual outsourcing costs.
• Identified effective strategies in how to advertise products and events on websites content management system platform.
• Created style and specification guidelines for 10+ textbooks which were used as guidelines throughout all internal and external communication channels.
• Won the 2003 "Award of Excellence" from the Midwest Publishing Association for Best Scholarly/Reference textbook design with 4/C Internals. Atlas of Essential Orthopaedic Procedures.
• Identified and initiated design work that could be done in-house for 15+ promotional materials. Saved company 25K+ annually in outsourcing costs.
• Created photography and image procurement process for 200+ employees to follow without incurring any costs.
Suzanne O’Reilly !
Graphic Designer
PHONE
ac4iff@r.postjobfree.com
PORTFOLIO
soreillydesignportfolio.com
linkedin.com/in/soreilly525
RESIDENCE
! Hoffman Estates
Graphics Coordinator
• Advised management of annual software and hardware costs for 5+ creative employees. Administrated purchase and delivery with vendors. Maintained equipment and ordered supplies.
• Developed page and cover layout templates using InDesign for textbooks that were originally formatted in QuarkXpress. Trained staff in how to import copy and apply styles.
Print Production Manager
Walter Latham, Oak Brook, IL / 2004-2005
• Wrote project specifications and submitted to print and letter shop vendors, negotiated bids by suggesting alternative materials and finishing methods to meet projects budget.
• Partnered with internal marketing and creative staff to suggest cost effective approaches prior to release of artwork.
Print Production Manager
Ebel, Dunnell & Merrick, Chicago, IL / 2003-2004
• Evaluated printing and fulfillment needs and proposed cost-effective resources and solutions that met client expectations.
• Established relationships and introduced print and creative vendors to marketing and creative staff as future resources.
Print Production Manager
Frankel, Chicago, IL / 2000-2003
• Coordinated print bids, proofing, corrections, file processing, and distribution across internal marketing / creative and external print production platforms.
• Attended press and fulfillment checks to ensure color quality and kit packing expectations were met.
Preflight Specialist
RR Donnelley & Sons Co, Chicago, IL / 1997-2000
• Identified and corrected errors found in client files that did not conform to printing specifications or company offset printing press standards.
• Monitored client projects internally for quality and accuracy and by reviewing color proofs, printing plates, film and attending press checks. Desktop Publisher
• Interpreted requests from customer service to perform revisions on client’s commercial and financial page layouts while sizing and color correcting artwork. Learned a bit of CAD along the way.
• Performed job responsibilities in a fast paced environment while keeping composure and adhering to tight deadlines.
Suzanne O’Reilly !
Graphic Designer
PHONE
ac4iff@r.postjobfree.com
PORTFOLIO
soreillydesignportfolio.com
linkedin.com/in/soreilly525
RESIDENCE
Hoffman Estates
Education
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Applied Science
Concentration: Graphic Design / Photography
Graduated 2010 with honors: Magna Cum Laude
Deans List 2007 - 2010
Triton College, River Grove, IL
Associate in Applied Science
Concentration: Graphic Art / Prepress / Printing / Bindery Graduated 2002
Awards
Award of Excellence: Midwest Publishing Association; 2003 Best Scholarly/Reference textbook with 4/C Internals. Atlas of Essential Orthopaedic Procedures.
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