Graphic Designer Design

Irina Solovieva

Experienced, forward-thinking, bilingual graphic design professional.

Distinctive design abilities and a full understanding of visual communication and graphic design techniques. Recognized as a results-motivated, organized, and reliable team member. Accustomed to work in a fast-paced environment. 29546 N Birch Ave

Lake Bluff IL 60044

847-***-****

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EXPERIENCE

Stratus, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 — Graphic Artist Jun 2013 - May 2024 · 11 yrs

• Created brand books, mock-ups, precise drawings, and elevations for signs & locations. I worked on accounts including Chase, BMO Bank, United Bank, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Quest Diagnostics, Public Storage, WaWa, Rutters, Advent Health, Family Dollar, McDonald’s… Was a lead designer & created sign family files for SSM Health Hospital locations nationwide. Always willing to overtime & learn. Freelance — Graphic Designer

Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Responsible for the layout and design of advertising and marketing materials for the Face of the Future Galas, 45th anniversary of Steve Starr Studios and Steve Starr Tribute Event, Summer Music Festival, and Tango for the Cause a Shriners Hospital for Children Benefit: Kontinent Media Group Events & other projects. Kontinent Media Group, Grayslake, IL — Art Director Sep 2007 - Mar 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos

• Worked on layout and design for the Kontinent Media Group newspapers; Specifically: Obzor, Russian Accent, Kontinent, and Kaleidoscope. Was responsible for all creative advertisements and marketing materials. Designed the following websites: http://kontinent.org; http://thirdcenturyfoundation.org EDUCATION

Computer Training Source, Chicago IL

2012 - 2013

Certificate of Completion, Graphic Design / Web Design / Web Developer

State Economic University, Minsk, Belarus

1983 - 1988

B.S. in Fine Arts and Finance, Banking and Financial Support Services, Graphic Design, Illustration

SKILLS

Production & Creative Design,

Corporate Identity, Wide Format

Printing, Book & Magazine

Layout.

CorelDraw,

Adobe Creative Suite,

InDesign, QuarkXPress

Licenses & Certifications

Urban Identity and Wayfinding - Case

Studies of Philadelphia and Chicago.

Freestanding Sign Installation.

Wall Sign Installations.

Electrical Sign Installation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/solovievairina/

https://www.behance.net/SolovievaIrina

VOLUNTEERING

Helix River Media

Graphic Designer

May 2013 - Aug 2013

Arts and Culture

Working with a team on

Sustainers site and marketing

materials project.

Arts4Kids Foundation

Graphic Designer

Mar 2012 - Mar 2023

Children

LANGUAGES

English

Russian

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