SKILLS

Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite programs InDesign and Illustrator

Skilled in Adobe Photoshop; some experience with Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS

Highly skilled in hand production techniques; comfortable in both PC and MAC environments

Experienced in Microsoft Office and Digidesign Protools

EDUCATION

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) 2007–2008

Visual Communication, Information Design and Typography

College of DuPage 2000–2007

Design and Digital Pre-Press Production

Northern Illinois University 1989–1993

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Psychology, Music

WORK EXPERIENCE

Faculty The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2007–present

Lecture and guide undergraduates on use of Adobe InDesign, develop curriculum as co-requisit to Beginning Typography in the SAIC Visual Communication Design Department

Graphics Technician The Art Institute of Chicago 2008–2014 Design and produce various departmental collateral throughout the museum and off-site; see projects from client interview through drafts and final production; work with outside vendors for production of materials; produce all permanent collection and special exhibition art labels including formatting, color matching, printing, and finishing; create event signage, way-finding signage and systems

Freelance Graphic Design Mouthful of Mouse Design 1999–present

Work with clients to develop and design stationary, posters, rack cards, sell sheets and compact disk packaging that achieve commmunication goals; some website design, content creation, and oversight

Information Design Team Member City of Chicago and SAIC Spring 2008

Designed Seamless Navigation wayfinding prototype for the City of Chicago’s Innovation Technology Department

Owner, Director, Lead Performer Generations 1996-2008

Conceived of entertainment concepts; assembled and fostered creative teams; choreographed the live creative experience; customized event experiences for wide variety of clients ranging from large corporations to festivals and nightclubs to individual parties; managed full-time performance schedule; worked closely with agents and representatives; worked directly with clients; handled all contract negotiations, accounting and ongoing communications

Case Worker Association for Individual Development Aurora, Illinois 1995-1997

Responsible for complete oversight and coordination of individuals’ care plans

Behavior Development Coordinator PARC Association Hillside, Illinois 1994-1995

Researched, developed, wrote and oversaw implementation of behavioral development programs for individuals with special needs

Supervisor PARC Association Hillside, Illinois 1993-1994

Supervised teachers, developed classroom schedules, designed and implemented training programs, acted as liaison between teachers and case workers

Kristin Maksymiw

540 South Gladstone Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60506

cell: 630-***-**** email: acxwof@r.postjobfree.com

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