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Danville, Indiana 46122

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March 1, 2024

Kasahun Jote

Recruitment Coordinator

Dear Kasahun Jote,

My in graphic design has been marked by a continuous pursuit of innovation and a commitment to brand evolution. From spearheading startups to leading design verticals, I’ve shaped brand narratives that resonate with diverse audienc- es. Now, I’m drawn to Sora Union’s mission of leveraging talent across the globe, aiming to contribute my expertise to a team that values design, diversity, and impact.

My comprehensive background blends seamlessly with the responsibilities of a Marketing Designer at Sora Union.

• Brand and Marketing Design: Spearheaded the development of marketing materials that significantly increased user engagement and brand awareness.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered effectively with marketing and product teams to craft strategies that align with brand objectives, ensuring consistency and impact.

• Creative Leadership: Mentored designers, fostering an environment of creativity and growth, and enhancing team capabilities.

• Strategic Design Implementation: Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to execute designs that captivate and convert, driving forward marketing and brand goals.

I am excited about the opportunity to bring my skills to Sora Union, contributing to a team that not only values excep- tional design but also harnesses it to make a global impact. Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to discuss how my design expertise can support Sora Union’s inno- vative projects. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Best regards,

Wade Gillespie

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Ball State University SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite (Expert in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects), UX/UI, HTML/CSS, Graphic Design (print, social, web), Illustration, Photo Editing, AI generation, Animation, Motion, and Digital Marketing. WORK EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer

PERQ Marketing, Indianapolis, IN - October 2019 - June 2023

• Strategically organized and prioritized projects, thriving under significant deadline pressure, and confidently initiated tasks while working remotely.

• Developed and produced responsive, mobile-first web designs for product engagement campaigns, including emails, landing pages, social media, geofencing, web banners, and branded marketing assets.

• Follow digital marketing, design, and social trends, with an eye toward experimentation with emerging tools and techniques.

• Prototype, test and implement new or updated retail/ print formats and materials Senior Graphic Designer

PERQ, Indianapolis, IN - May 2016 - October 2019

• Built out brand identities, maintained current client branded collateral, produced new collateral, and adhered to brand guidelines.

• Created visually engaging concepts for various design assets like sales collateral, digital advertising, social media posts, and print ad designs.

• Conducted research and applied best practices, basing design decisions on thorough analysis of performance metrics across web, email, and social channels.

• Developed and sustained marketing and production layouts, conceptualize seasonal advertising campaigns to enhance user engagement.

Graphic Designer / Art Director

PERQ (Tri-Auto Enterprises), Indianapolis, IN - October 2001 - May 2016

• Established brand identities, preserved existing client-branded collateral, created new materials, and complied with brand guidelines, enhancing the company’s market presence.

• As the inaugural employee, directed an in-house design department up to six graphic designers, fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration essential for scaling operations and facilitating the company’s successful expansion across multiple sectors.

• Pursued professional development, embracing new design technologies and methodologies to keep the brand at the forefront of design trends.

• Designed layouts for Automobile Manufacturers, meticulously adhering to their established branding standards, assets, and visual focal points.

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