Graphic Designer

I am a highly organized and self-motivated individual who thrives on challenges. My determination and strong work ethic enable me to quickly adapt to new tasks, roles, and skills with proficiency. I value collaboration and can both give and receive constructive feedback, making me an effective team player.

Contact

847-***-**** [Mobile]

****@***********.*** [E-mail]

www.deidrecrane.com [Website]

www.linkedin.com/in/deidrecrane-9532982a [LinkedIn]

Qualifications:

Authority Creativity Management Organization

• 10+ years experience planning and executing informative materials.

• Trained and managed colleagues on project specifications.

• Project editor for informative graphics materials.

• Created a new company identity across multiple brand lines.

• Co-hosted and photographed local car shows for customer appreciation functions.

• Direct customer contact while providing exceptional customer service.

Top Skills:

• Graphic Design

• Customer Service

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• InDesign

EDUCATION:

College of Lake County-Grayslake, IL

2013

Personal growth and education in Web Design, HTML5, and CSS3. The Illinois

Institute of Art-Schaumburg, IL

2007– 2009

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design.

Dean’s List, GPA 3.5

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Retail...

• Kohl’s [Merchandising Associate]

October 2024–Current

• House of Hope [Sales Floor Recovery, Temp]

June 2024–October 2024 [4 months]

• Jewel-Osco [Cashier, Customer Service]

July 2023–December 2023 [5 months]

• Binny’s Beverage Depot [Sales Associate]

February 2022–May 2023 [1 year 4 months]

• Jamba Juice [Team Member]

August 2009–May 2010 [10 months]

• PetSmart [Petcare Associate]

October 2007–August 2009 [1 year 11 months]

[TASKS]

• Customer service and making sure that the customers have a pleasant experience.

• Keeping a clean, safe environment.

• Caring for and medicating sick animals.

• Assisting in other roles, areas, and departments, as needed.

• Stocking and facing.

• Filling food and beverage orders to specifications and strictly adhering to any allergen specifications.

• Handling transactions and till responsibilities. DEIDRE

Graphic Design Marketing...

Milescraft [Marketing Support]

July 2016–December 2020 [4 years 6 months]

• Writing and designing manuals for the safety and use of the company’s products, with the assistance of R&D and product testers.

• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel, Self- taught on Solidworks Composer

SPCP-Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals [Freelance Graphic Designer]

2016–2019 [3 years]

• Designing booklets, web banners, flyers

• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel

Liv-It! [Lead Graphic Designer]

September 2015–July 2016 [11 months]

• Designing and creating packaging, products, and logos for the company.

• Creating and following company branding and guidelines.

• Creating packaging mockups.

• Providing artwork, shipping marks, and working directly with factories.

• Guiding and instructing factories and printers on specifications.

• Answering and directing calls.

• Training and managing graphic designers.

• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel

BSI-Global Decor [Graphics & Sales Support]

February 2014–September 2015 [1 year 8 months]

• Designing and creating packaging, products, and logos for the company.

• Creating and following company branding and guidelines.

• Creating packaging mockups.

• Providing artwork, shipping marks, and working directly with factories.

• Guiding and instructing factories and printers on specifications.

• Designing and maintaining the company catalogs and website.

• Participating in the International Housewares Show: Created displays, booth setup, guest interactions and information, fulfilling customer requests and orders.

• Answering and directing calls.

• Training and managing graphic designers.

• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, WordPress, Excel, PowerPoint

Faith United Church of Christ [Freelance Graphic Designer]

May 2015–June 2015 [1 month]

• Creating a logo for the church website.

• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop

Opus CMC [Marketing Intern]

August 2013–December 2013 [5 months]

• Designing promotional editorials for the company and clients.

• Designing and recreating logos for the company and clients.

• Designing advertisements for client websites.

• Updating and maintaining the company website.

• Additional Clients: SKAN National Radiology Services, Truck N Go (logo), Tina & Tom’s Tax Service (logo), Pete’s Plumbing (logo), LTF Technology (catalog)

• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, WordPress, Excel, PowerPoint

Metro Paint Supplies, Inc. [Marketing Specialist]

May 2010–July 2012 [2 years 3 months]

• Developing marketing and promotional activities to stimulate economic growth.

• Creating company newsletters for events, news, and promotional items.

• Designing advertisements for the company website and catalog.

• Creating logos, brochures, and designing websites for clients’ shops.

• Answering and directing calls.

• Additional Clients: B-Tec North America, Black & White Auto Body & Paint, Body Builders Automotive, Evergreen Auto Repair, Hopp’s Auto Body, Raymond Chevrolet, Dream Car Classics, High Tone Auto Body, 6+

• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, WordPress, Excel, PowerPoint, DreamWeaver

Ushman Interactive [Freelance Graphic Designer]

February 2010–March 2010 [2 months]

• Working with the client to create a logo for his software company.

• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop

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