contact
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www.ghellerbydesign.weebly.com
GH GARY HELLER
Objective
Design and produce a variety of
print and digital products from
concept to final production.
about me
Seasoned Graphic Designer
with more than 15 years
experience. Proficient with
many design software
programs and able to work
in front of a computer for
long periods of time. I pride
myself on self-dicipline and
ability to work well under
pressure. Able to work within
a team or independently.
Enjoy building positive
relationships with coworkers.
In addition, I’m quite the
coffee snob, cigar/craft beer
enthusiast and avid music
listener.
Experience
William Charles Construction
Consultant (Temp position) 11/28/2016 – 12/9/2016
• Reformatting company manual
Shaw Media Northwest Herald, Kane County Chronicle, Daily Chronicle and Midweek
Graphic Designer 2006 – 2016
• Manage projects for print and web ad campaigns
• Design spec ad samples for clients
• Use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design ideas for ad campaigns
• Send proofs to clients using Xpance Net
• Utilize Impact Engine for digital coding
The Courier News Elgin, IL
Graphic Designer 2003 – 2006
• Work directly with clients to help bring their creative ideas to fruition
• Consulted with department manager to build promotional materials for company
American Marketing and Publishing, LLC DeKalb, IL Ad Designer 2001 – 2003
• Compose ads for businesses in the HomePages phone directories
• Design, edit and package the books electronically before sending them to print
Education
Northern Illinois University
2001 Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Communications with an emphasis in Media Studies
• Dean’s List 1999
• Graduated with Upper Division Honors
• Reporter/Page Designer/Assistant Design Manager
University Newspaper, The Northern Star
graphic design