Graphic Designer Design

PAUL M. ROMEJKO, MFA ***********@*****.*** 773-***-****

Chicago, IL 60626 www.linkedin.com/in/paulromejko www.behance.net/PaulMRomejko OVERVIEW: Dedicated, dynamic and highly motivated professional with more than 20 years of experience in graphic design. Possess unique ability of converting complex big-picture concepts into executable, effective designs. Maintain knowledge of current design trends while innovating within the industry. Seeking to utilize proven skill set, expertise and a passionate commitment to excellence in a challenging new position within a progressive organization. SKILLS & • Graphic Design & Production • Art Direction & Branding • Creative Vision EXPERTISE: • Illustration Design • Project Management • Copywriting & Editing

• Website Design • Digital Media Design • Microsoft Office Suite

• Print Design • Team Coordination & Mentorship • Adobe Creative Suite

• Email Marketing • Social Media Design & Marketing • Intermediate Spanish Speaker EXPERIENCE: CRAIN COMMUNICATIONS – MODERN HEALTHCARE 2018 to 2024 Graphic Designer - Department of Marketing and Audience Development, Chicago, IL

• Responsible for developing comprehensive digital and print designs for Modern Healthcare; create social media marketing materials, advertisements and digital graphics for marketing campaigns as well as specific events and awards.

• Utilize HTML expertise to design, code and template email marketing campaigns and promotions; produce online platform graphics for virtual conferences and events.

• Design print materials for in-person events including signage, agendas and pamphlets.

• Train and mentor interns on best graphic design practices. FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN 2015 to 2018

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Consultant, Chicago, IL

• Managed graphic design projects for various clients in Chicago and Nashville areas; responsible for overall art direction, creative design and production of digital and print marketing materials. NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE 1999 to 2015

Graphic Designer, Art Director – Department of Communications, Chicago, IL

• Managed the full scope of art direction for all marketing and promotions, both digital media and print materials; established brand identity standards for all products, services and initiatives, coordinating graphic design, photography and copywriting teams.

• Conceptualized, designed and maintained digital and print assets/graphics for marketing strategies and campaigns in both B2B and B2C settings; responsible for illustration design and art direction of assets used in social media posts and email marketing.

• Created production-ready designs for advertising and marketing materials such as brochures, periodicals and packaging.

• Integral in developing new programs, projects and initiatives; collaborated extensively with marketing, business development and sales departments to continually innovate designs; served as subject matter expert (SME) in copywriting, editing and proofreading.

• Created websites through HTML, CSS and wireframing tools; designed sites with an emphasis on visually captivating design and effective, intuitive user interfaces.

• Responsible for delegating responsibilities for in-house and freelance staff including photographers, digital designers, copywriters, lighting team members and interns.

• Established and managed the graphic design internship program; trained and mentored interns on best practices while providing comprehensive education throughout all aspects of creative design.

Key Achievements • Recognized with more than 30 awards across my career in Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. Selected recognition includes:

- The Communicator Awards, Silver Communicator Award, Excellence Award 2008, 2012

- Publicity Club of Chicago, Gold Trumpet Award, Silver Trumpet Award 2006, 2007, 2008

- MarCom Awards, Gold Award 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008

- Apex Awards, Grand Award, Excellence Award 2005, 2006, 2008

- National Aster Awards, Gold Award 2006, 2007, 2008 EDUCATION: OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, OH

Master of Fine Arts Degree in Photography, Magna Cum Laude PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN, New York, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Design, Magna Cum Laude TECHNOLOGY: • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Expertise in Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop), Coda, Sketch, Microsoft Office Suite, HTML and CSS languages as well as various proprietary design software and content management systems.

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