Social Media Customer Service

communication skills

digital

technical

HTML

figma

brochure design

MS office

web design

marketing collateral

detail oriented

customer service

english

fast

meet deadlines

passion

vision

organized

flexible

professional

logo design

graphics

page layout

presentations

video editing

adobe premier pro

after effects

theory

assets

solving

problem

concept

motion

color

layout

attention

development

creative concept

image editing

time management

brand storytelling

market research

analyzing

visual identity

brand guidelines

web banners

print advertising

*****@***************.***

Chicago, Illinois

708-***-****

EDUCATION

INTERESTS WORK EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

www.kre8ivk8designs.com

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY 1997 – 2001

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Google Suite/PowerPoint

• Microsoft Office

• Typography

• Branding

• Project Management

• Digital Marketing

• Photo Direction

• Creative Solutions

Photography Travel Volunteering

• KRE8IV K8 DESIGNS LLC Owner/Designer Mar 2007 – Current

- Craft logos, brochures, business cards, social media graphics and websites using Adobe Creative Suite tools.

- Oversaw budget planning and allocation for projects.

- Manage the design process through consistent communication with all involved parties.

- Consistently enhance skills through professional development opportunities.

- Streamlined implementation of cohesive branding standards and guidelines.

- Overhaul team dynamics to enhance production timelines.

• SHRINERS CHICAGO Media Specialist Sept 2023 – Current

- Boost brand presence by creating strategic social media campaigns, brochures, ads and signage. Continued consistency with branding guidelines.

• HHPLIFT Creative Director Feb 2023 – Jan 2025

- Managed and designed projects related to photo editing and branding for catalogs, ads and social media marketing.

• FCB Senior Art Director (Freelance) Oct 2006 – Aug 2014

- Produced engaging advertisements to drive audience engagement for Kelloggs, Jack Daniels and McDonalds.

• ARC Senior Art Director (Freelance) Jan 2007 – Aug 2015

- Created diverse packaging layouts to enhance product appeal.

- Strategically managed and designed promotional campaigns to elevate product awareness for CoverGirl products.

- Crafted strategic marketing content for ad campaigns, aligning with P&G brand guidelines.

ABOUT ME

KATIE KAPLAN

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

With over 15 years of experience in the design industry. I have cultivated a diverse skillset in marketing, advertising and healthcare. My expertise lies in conceptualizing and executing designs for various campaigns, both freelance and in-house. I have collaborated with both small startups and large advertising agencies. I am proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Powerpoint, i.e.) and have extensive experience in developing brand identities. My focus is on achieving consistency, precision, innovation and timelessness creativity in my graphics and photography.

VOLUNTEER

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

Wish Granter/Designer

BRAVO PERFORMING ARTS

Board Member/Designer

OAK PARK WOMEN'S GUILD

Member/Designer

THE GENEVA FOUNDATION

Art Director

LIFESPAN COUNSELING

Designer

GLASSER PRESCHOOL

Board Member/Designer

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Builder

NEW MOMS

Babysitter/Trainer

OAK PARK PEDIATRICS

Designer

HEAR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Designer

more experience: UPSHOT, IMS, HORIZON HOBBY

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