Aurelie Gallagher
Arlington, Heights, IL *****
*******@***************.***
irisheyesdesign.com
linkedin.com/in/aureliegallagher
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER • ART DIRECTOR • CREATIVE DIRECTOR
At the heart of everything I do is a dedication to building relationships and finding creative solutions. I’m a partner who listens and helps clients recognize what they need, collaborates to design for those needs, and communicates to execute each project. I consistently find success by delivering exceptional work that elevates brands and satisfies clients.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Irish Eyes Design, Greater Chicago Area, 2004 – present
Art Director
•Part-time venture to keep skills fresh and diversified.
•Develop logos that establish and amplify brands for longevity and reach.
•Communicate and facilitate client and vendor relationships.
•Strategize with clients to understand and deliver personalized results.
Incomar Creative Services, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, May 2022 – Dec 2023
Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing Manager
•Created hundreds of infographics to enhance product detail pages and increase sales.
•Designed print and digital catalogs, product sheets, brochures, and web banners.
•Delivered files at the proper size for the appropriate platform.
•Maintained dynamic relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
•Collaborated with sales team to create and deliver impactful presentations.
•Brainstormed and scheduled monthly hot and cold emails for ten clients.
•Word-smithed projects to improve messaging on scripts and copy.
ChaseArt, Northbrook, Illinois, Sept 2019 – Feb 2022
Graphic Design and Marketing
•Researched and developed an e-commerce solution during the pandemic
•that created record-breaking sales.
•Enhanced and sustained Squarespace websites: drseussart.com and hextongallery.com
•Submitted design ideations to Dr. Seuss Enterprises with exceptional branding approval ratings.
•Created invitations, signage, and ads for affiliate galleries.
Timex, Middlebury, Connecticut, 1994 – 1999
Graphic and Product Designer
•Implemented design standards for Timex and licensed products.
•Designed watches, signage, packaging, and marketing materials for various brands.
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois, Spring 2018
Adjunct Instructor
•Taught foundational Adobe applications: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Design & Communication, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
SKILLS
Creative Problem Solving
Logo Design
Attention to Detail
Brand Development
Strategic Thinking
Typography
Email Marketing
Social Media
Print & Digital Process
Project Management
Website Design
Copywriting
EXPERTISE
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
Constant Contact
MailChimp
Squarespace
Wordpress