VSA Partners, Inc.
Industry: Media company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Chicago, IL Founded: 1982 Subsidiary: Tender Creative LLC
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VSA Partners, Inc. Employees
SH Design January 2005 - Present
Geometry Global October 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2014 - October 2014
Intouch Solutions August 2014 - October 2014
Equator Design Consultants April 2013 - August 2014
Marketing Support, Inc. (MSI) April 2010 - April 2013
TRIS3CT March 2010 - April 2010
Ryan Partnership May 2008 - March 2010
G2 January 2010 - January 2010
Creative Commune December 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Logo Design, Advertising, Collateral, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Direct Mail, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Typography, Layout, Brochures, Pre-press, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, Graphic Design, Creative Strategy, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Posters, Graphics, Catalogs, Illustration, Mac
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Beecher High School 1991 — 1994
VSA Partners, Inc. November 2014 - Present
VSA Partners January 2013 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather August 2011 - January 2013
Ogilvy & Mather June 2011 - August 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago April 2010 - June 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2010 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago December 2008 - May 2010
Meatheads Burgers & Fries 2010 - 2010
Skills
Presentation Design, Keynote, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Art Direction, Visual Storytelling, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Information Graphics, Project Coordination, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Branding & Identity, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Concept Development, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Brochures, Visual Communication, Typography, Corporate Branding, Corporate Identity, Logo Design
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2014 - Present
CDW June 2013 - September 2013
ZHEJIANG BOSUI INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO.LTD August 2011 - October 2011
Bank of China August 2010 - August 2010
Daiwa Securities Capital Markets August 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Japanese Language..., Korean, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Research, Marketing Strategy, Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Facebook, Editing, Teamwork, Online Marketing, Creative Writing, Event Management, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Spanish, Integrated Marketing, Press Releases, Advertising, Analytics, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Marketing Management, Social Media Measurement, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Customer Insight, SAS, Digital Strategy, Segmentation, Analysis
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Integrated Marketing Communications, 3.95/4.00
立命館アジア太平洋大学 / Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.84/4.00
VSA Partners, Inc. August 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. October 2013 - July 2014
Young & Rubicam September 2012 - October 2013
Young & Rubicam November 2011 - September 2012
360i November 2010 - November 2011
JWT March 2010 - November 2010
MARC USA December 2008 - March 2010
MARC USA January 2008 - December 2008
CKPR January 2007 - December 2007
La Raza Central Legal August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Strategy, Account Management, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing, Corporate Branding, Event Management, Brand Architecture, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Media Relations, Marketing Research, Management, Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Relationship Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Advertising
St. Ignatius College Prep
City of Chicago - Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events January 2013 - Present
Chicago Office of Tourism + Culture 2011 - 2012
VSA Partners, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Good Studio Design + Communications 2003 - 2007
City of Chicago - Chicago Public Library 2000 - 2003
City of Chicago - Department of Cultural Affairs 1999 - 2000
The Newberry Library 1997 - 1999
North Park University 1996 - 1997
North Park University 1995 - 1996
Skills
Non-profits, Arts Administration, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Public Relations, Copywriting, Event Management, Social Media, Project Planning, Team Building, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, New Business Development, Sponsorship, Advertising, Event Planning, Fundraising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications
Education
North Park University 1991 — 1995
BA, Communication Arts/Journalism; BA, Swedish; English minor
Södra Vätterbygdens Folkhögskola, Jönköping 1992 — 1993
Study abroad in Swedish language, Scandinavian history and culture
Scoop News Group June 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2014 - February 2015
VSA Partners June 2013 - March 2014
The Huffington Post June 2012 - June 2013
Smith College Digital Imaging Center May 2011 - May 2012
Werner Josten Performing Arts Library September 2009 - May 2012
Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Administrative..., Creative Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Proofreading, Facebook, Newsletters, Online Research, Office Administration, Press Releases, Public Relations, OpenAir, iCIMS, InDesign, Microsoft Office
Education
Smith College 2008 — 2012
BA, English Lit (Modernism), Holocaust Studies
Averill Park High School 2004 — 2008
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2012 - May 2014
Saatchi & Saatchi June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Letterpress, Graphic Design, Typography, Book Design, Branding & Identity, Information Graphics, Screen Printing, Layout, Posters, Logo Design, Vector Illustration, Information Design, Brochures, Web Design, HTML, CSS, Processing (Java), InDesign, Visual Communication, Invitations, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Chicago Apartment Finders, Leasing Division of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage March 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2014 - January 2015
The Limited October 2012 - March 2014
Friends of Joe Bruscato for Winnebago County State's Attorney October 2011 - November 2012
Quinn for Illinois July 2010 - November 2010
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Office Management, Facebook, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Editing
Education
Rock Valley College 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
VSA Partners, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Leo Burnett January 2014 - August 2014
Zeno Group October 2013 - January 2014
The Daily Tar Heel January 2010 - May 2013
Scope 2010 - May 2013
E! Online June 2012 - August 2012
Carrboro Commons January 2012 - May 2012
Delta Delta Delta December 2011 - May 2012
Wabi Sabi Magazine August 2011 - December 2011
Zeno Group June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Blogging, Research, Press Releases, Editing, Journalism, Editorial, Social Media, Newspapers, Proofreading, Publications, Magazines, Storytelling, Interviews, News Writing, Public Relations
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (with honors), Major in Journalism and Mass Communication (Reporting), Minor in Women's Studies
Hinsdale Central High School
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2014 - Present
VSA Partners January 2014 - April 2014
School of the Art Institute of Chicago July 2013 - December 2013
Community Media Workshop May 2013 - August 2013
THE GATE newspaper/BYNC October 2010 - June 2013
Gozamos January 2011 - August 2011
FOX Chicago News March 2010 - June 2010
The San Jose Group August 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, AP Style, Newspaper, Journalism, Writing, Social Media, Proofreading, Research, HTML, InDesign, Photoshop, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Press Releases, Ap Style, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast, Storytelling, Video Production, Editorial, News Writing, Video, CMS, Creative Writing, Blogging, Newsletters, Copywriting, Magazines, Web Content, Content Management, Media Relations, Interviews, New Media, Publications, Publishing, Content Development, Feature Articles
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), New Arts Journalism
DePaul University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, Latin American Studies
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Stanley Security June 2013 - June 2014
Cook Medical January 2012 - July 2012
Stella Design March 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Gif Animator, Photoshop, InDesign, Content Management, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Brand Positioning..., Illustrator, Email Marketing, Strategy, Market Planning
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, International Business
University of Sydney 2012 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - August 2015
Fleck Sales Company, Beverage Wholesaler August 2014 - December 2014
Hillphoenix, Case & Specialty Division, Dover Corporation May 2014 - August 2014
Starcom MediaVest Group January 2014 - May 2014
The University of Iowa August 2013 - May 2014
ACT June 2013 - August 2013
ACT May 2008 - June 2013
The Daily Iowa November 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, Newsletters, InDesign, Social Networking, Memes, Facebook, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Google Adwords, Trade Shows, Tableau, Adobe Acrobat, Blogging, Media Relations, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Data Visualization, Photography, Event Management, Leadership
Education
The University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
University of Iowa 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
VSA Partners, Inc. February 2015 - Present
VSA Partners October 2012 - January 2015
ALARM Press / Design Bureau February 2012 - September 2012
School of the Art Institute of Chicago April 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Creative Direction, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, InDesign, Editorial, Concept Development, Magazines, Publications, Visual Communication, Illustrator, Corporate Identity
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
BFA, Graphic Design, Photography
Eres Hoja 2012 - Present
Chicago Art Department 2013 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2008 - Present
Estampas Graficas March 2007 - October 2008
Teleguia Publications, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Skills
OS X, Customer Oriented, Concept Development, Woodworking, Product Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Corel Draw, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Translation, Proofreading, Video Production, Video Editing, Web Design, Mac OS, Graphic Design, Art Direction, InDesign, Corporate Identity, Photoshop, Branding & Identity, Creative Direction, Typography, Visual Communication, Illustrator, Logo Design, Interaction Design
Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Robert Morris University - Illinois 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Film and Special Effects, Intermedia/Multimedia
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - Present
VSA Partners June 2012 - June 2015
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia March 2012 - June 2012
Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation June 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CMS, Editing, Social Media, Photography, InCopy, Branded Content, Content Matrices, AP Style, PC, Mac, Editorial, Public Relations, Newsletters
Education
Northwestern University 2009 — 2013
BS, Journalism and Psychology
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Infinia Group May 2012 - March 2014
Addison November 2011 - April 2012
Jack Morton Worldwide October 2011 - November 2011
Prophet 2010 - September 2011
Jack Morton Worldwide June 2010 - September 2010
Stag & Hare September 2009 - March 2010
LEAD at San Francisco State University December 2009 - January 2010
The Pacific Foundation June 2009 - 2010
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants January 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Graphic Design, Packaging, Logo Design, Brochures, Posters, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Art Direction, Typography, Photoshop, Corporate Identity, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity, Graphics, Book Design, Concept Development, Illustration, Information Design, Creative Direction, Experience Design, Corporate Branding, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, Design Strategy
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 2006 — 2009
MFA, Graphic Design
San Francisco State University
BA, Fine Art
VSA Partners, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Lippincott March 2011 - July 2015
BrightLine iTV March 2010 - March 2011
Fanattik, LLC January 2010 - July 2010
ROJO magazine January 2007 - March 2009
Aeropostale Jimmy'z surf co. June 2008 - August 2008
Nickelodeon September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Web Design, Digital Product..., User Experience, Photoshop, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Typography, Corporate Identity, Animation, InDesign, Art Direction, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Art, Visual Communication, Corporate Branding, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Mac, Information Design, Cinema 4D, Motion Design
Education
School of Visual Arts 2006 — 2009
BFA, Graphic Design
VSA Partners August 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2015 - August 2015
Freelance January 2015 - March 2015
Firebelly Design November 2014 - January 2015
Tom, Dick & Harry Creative, LLC January 2014 - November 2014
Jay's Catering Company July 2012 - January 2014
Northern Illinois University May 2011 - July 2012
Northern Star Media August 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Wordpress, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, Illustration, Mobile Applications, Print, WordPress, Visual Communication, Brand Development, Advertising, Typography, Layout, Corporate Identity, Posters, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Graphics, Packaging, Art Direction, Creative Direction
Education
Northern Illinois University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications, General
Illinois Central College 2007 — 2008
Design and Visual Communications, General
WCHS
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Thinkrea Studio July 2013 - December 2014
Skills
Marketing, Online Advertising, Mobile Design, Social Media, Advertising, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Branding, Graphic Design, Web Design, Visual Design, Creative Direction, Concept Development, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, User Experience
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Graphic and Interactive Communication
The University of Tampa 2012 — 2014
Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing
Clarke University 2010 — 2012
SplashThat.com May 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2014 - May 2015
Viacom November 2013 - March 2014
NCompass International April 2010 - October 2013
P'Tones Records February 2010 - March 2012
Sparkwave Media March 2010 - September 2010
Digital Soup December 2009 - March 2010
TPI Marketing LLC November 2009 - February 2010
Richardson Design July 2009 - January 2010
Larem Real Estate July 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Visual Identity Design, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Photoshop, Brochures, Graphics, Adobe Acrobat, Layout, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Illustrator, InDesign, Web Design, User Interface Design, Art, User Experience, Typography
Education
University of Southern California 2005 — 2009
Fine Arts, Graphic Design
University of Southern California 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Magic+Might July 2012 - Present
VSA Partners December 2010 - July 2012
VSA Partners, Inc. October 2003 - December 2010
Portfolio Center 2000 - 2003
Sapient 1999 - 2003
Agnew Moyer Smith (now Thoughtform Design) May 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Experience Design, Web Design, Design Strategy, User Experience, Interaction Design, User-centered Design, Creative Strategy, User Interface Design, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface, Wireframes, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Information Design, User Research, Art Direction, Mobile Design, Design Thinking, Visual Design, Branding & Identity
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 1995 — 1999
BFA, Communication Design
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. 2014 - 2015
Y&R Group Seattle 2013 - 2014
Digitas 2008 - 2013
iCrossing 2007 - 2008
Agency.com 2000 - 2007
Lipman Hearne, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Marketing, Market Research, Direct Mail, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, SEM, Digital Media, Project Management, Content Marketing, Creative Direction, Cross-functional Team..., Online Advertising, CMS, Scope Management, Technology Governance, Strategic Planning, Profitable Growth, Budgets, P&L Management, Pricing, Business Analysis, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, IT Project Lifecycle, Analytics, Customer Insight, Web Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, E-commerce, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Interactive Advertising
Education
University of Chicago 1999 — 2001
Master of Liberal Arts, Graham School of the U.of C.
Colby College
BA, Spanish, Business Administration
Coding Dojo June 2015 - Present
Indiana University Bloomington January 2015 - May 2015
Indiana University Bloomington September 2014 - May 2015
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Indiana University Bloomington February 2014 - May 2014
Peking University August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Interaction Design, User Research, Human Computer..., Usability Testing, User Interface Design, Axure, User Experience, Design Thinking, User Scenarios, Persona, Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Storyboarding, Wire Framing, Prototype, Card Sorting, Affinity Diagramming
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Human Computer Interaction
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Industrial Design
VSA Partners, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Education
University of Notre Dame 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Central Catholic High School 2006 — 2010
The Second City
Writing Program
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Avenue Marketing & Communications January 2014 - April 2014
Avenue Marketing & Communications January 2012 - December 2013
Edelman November 2008 - January 2012
Caterpillar September 2007 - April 2008
L R Nelson February 2007 - September 2007
Bradley University February 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Social Media, Editing, Facebook, Research, Creative Writing, Media Relations, Copywriting, Creative Strategy, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing, Newsletters, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Media, Internal Communications, Creative Direction, Publicity, Corporate Branding, Crisis Communications, Content Development, Communications Planning, Interactive Marketing
Education
Bradley University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Communications
The Second City 2014 — 2015
iO Chicago 2015 — 2016
Improv Comedy
Braintree August 2015 - Present
Modest, Inc. May 2014 - August 2015
dscout August 2011 - April 2014
gravitytank July 2013 - December 2013
gravitytank April 2010 - July 2013
VSA Partners November 2009 - April 2010
University of Chicago Booth School of Business December 2008 - August 2009
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2007 - November 2008
Mirko Ilic Corp. May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
CSS3, jQuery, Adobe Creative Suite, Information Architecture, Web Design, Storyboarding, Concept Development, User Interface Design, Information Design, User Experience, Interaction Design, Mobile Devices, HAML, SASS, Front-end Engineering, HTML 5, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Rapid Prototyping, PHP, Art Direction, Usability Testing, CSS
Education
Missouri State University 2002 — 2007
BFA, Dual Emphasis - Graphic Design, Illustration
VSA Partners, Inc. January 2013 - Present
VSA Partners May 2010 - December 2012
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Typography, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Logo Design, Design Strategy, Experience Design, Communication Design
Education
University of Florida 2002 — 2006
BFA, Graphic Design
Squonk Labs February 2012 - Present
Manifest Digital November 2014 - February 2015
VSA Partners, Inc. November 2013 - February 2014
Arc Worldwide December 2011 - May 2012
Euro RSCG August 2011 - December 2011
The Bond Group September 2010 - August 2011
Manifest Digital March 2010 - June 2010
Electronic Directory Corporation July 2009 - March 2010
Black Jade Creative November 2008 - November 2009
Skills
CSS, User Interface Design, jQuery, User Experience, HTML 5, Web Development, JavaScript, User Interface, Web Applications, PHP, Ruby on Rails, AngularJS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AJAX, HTML
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2004 — 2008
BFA, Painting and Drawing
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting
Emily Stringer November 2012 - Present
VSA Partners March 2015 - July 2015
Salesforce 2015 - 2015
Edelman August 2014 - December 2014
gyro May 2014 - May 2014
Resource/Ammirati March 2014 - May 2014
VSA Partners, Inc. January 2014 - March 2014
Ogilvy & Mather March 2011 - November 2012
Colossal Squid Industries February 2009 - May 2010
WHITTMANHART Interactive February 2008 - June 2009
Skills
User Experience, User Scenarios, Wireframes, User Interface Design, Web Design, Experience Design, User-centered Design, Creative Direction, E-commerce, Usability, Web Analytics, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Digital Strategy, Mobile Devices, User Interface, Interactive Advertising, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Content Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Information Design, User Experience Design, Integrated Marketing, Mobile Design, User Research, Heuristic Evaluation, Wire Framing, Persona, New Media, Site Maps, Axure, OmniGraffle, Contextual Inquiry, Usability Engineering
Education
Parsons School of Design 2010 — 2010
Painting Intensive, en plein air oil painting
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
Razorfish May 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. October 2014 - April 2015
Panorama Innovation July 2014 - October 2014
Razorfish March 2013 - July 2014
University of Chicago Booth School of Business January 2013 - March 2013
Crate & Barrel July 2012 - December 2012
Designkitchen January 2012 - June 2012
Lure Izakaya February 2011 - February 2012
Doug Fogelson Studio September 2008 - March 2011
Front Forty Press May 2008 - March 2011
Skills
Art Direction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Illustrator, Typography, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photography, Concept Development, Advertising, Book Design, Layout, User Interface Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Application Design, Usability Testing, Photoshop
Education
Miami University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor, Graphic Design
VSA Partners, Inc. July 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Translation LLC September 2013 - May 2014
Ogilvy & Mather March 2013 - August 2013
Ogilvy & Mather December 2011 - March 2013
Ogilvy & Mather May 2010 - December 2011
Ogilvy & Mather October 2009 - May 2010
Miami University Art Museum January 2006 - March 2008
Education
Miami University 2005 — 2009
BSBA and BA, Marketing and Mass Communications
FTI Consulting March 2015 - Present
GE Aviation January 2015 - March 2015
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2014 - August 2014
Compass Lexecon May 2011 - April 2014
Rock Bottom Brewery April 2010 - December 2011
Cincinnati Cyclones April 2009 - April 2010
Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment April 2009 - April 2010
The Ohio State University - UniPrint September 2006 - September 2008
Greater Media Boston June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Editing, Marketing, Management, Public Speaking, Entertainment, Customer Service, Leadership, Advertising
Education
The Ohio State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
AIGA Chicago June 2014 - Present
Leo Burnett 2008 - Present
various 2001 - 2008
Interface 1999 - 2001
VSA Partners, Inc. 1994 - 1998
Skills
Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Concept Development, Corporate Identity, Integrated Marketing, Typography, Brand Development, Graphic Design, Digital Strategy, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Interaction Design, Interactive Marketing, Corporate Branding, Digital Marketing, Visual Communication, Web Design
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Arts and Letters
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Intouch Solutions 2013 - 2014
Ogilvy Redworks 2011 - 2013
G2 Worldwide 2009 - 2011
Goble & Associates 2007 - 2009
Chicago Apartment Finders 2007 - 2007
Skills
Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Facebook, Social Media, Account Management, Management, Business Development, Analytics, Sales, Project Management, Google Analytics, Sales Operations, Budgets, New Media, Photography, Google Adwords, Creative Writing, Digital Marketing
Education
The University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Communications, Anthropology
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Team Detroit May 2012 - June 2013
Team Detroit February 2011 - May 2012
JW Marriott Grand Rapids September 2010 - February 2011
Access Insurance Agencies January 2010 - June 2010
YMCA Camp Manitou-lin June 2009 - August 2009
2020 Information August 2006 - May 2009
Design Design, Inc May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Proficient in InDesign, Microsoft Office, Able To Multi-task, Photoshop, InDesign, Advertising, Press Releases, Social Media, Facebook, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Time Management, Strategy, Illustrator, CRM, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction
Education
Grand Valley State University 2005 — 2009
BA, Advertising and Public Relations
University of Macerata 2008 — 2008
The impact of art and architectural history on modern society
Seaholm High School 2002 — 2005
Diploma
VSA Partners, Inc. August 2014 - Present
R/GA April 2014 - July 2014
R/GA November 2013 - April 2014
Brooklyn Incubator April 2013 - November 2013
Freelance May 2012 - November 2013
Fashion GPS July 2010 - May 2012
MWH Advertising July 2006 - April 2010
The Richard Avedon Foundation September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
User Experience, Digital Media, User Interface Design, Web Design, Fashion, Content Strategy, E-commerce, Information Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite, Mobile Applications, Marketing, Art Direction, Web Strategy, Digital Strategy, Photoshop, Illustrator, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Start-ups, Product Management, Strategy, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Illustration, Wireframes, Interaction Design, Design Strategy
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
B.A., Digital Communication, Information & Media / Art History, Summa Cum Laude
Linguaviva - Scuola di italiano a Firenze
Italian Language & Culture
Purdue Marketing & Media May 2015 - Present
Purdue University September 2014 - May 2015
Purdue University August 2012 - May 2015
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Purdue Night Train April 2012 - March 2014
Central Intelligence Agency May 2013 - August 2013
Best Buy Geek Squad May 2011 - August 2011
Clubs/Organizations January 2009 - January 2011
Scout Newspaper August 2008 - January 2011
Skills
InDesign, Web Design, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, CSS, PHP, MySQL, SQL, JavaScript, Graphic Design, Flash, Computer Graphics, Mac, Multimedia, Adobe Acrobat, Layout, QuarkXPress, Premiere, Wordpress, After Effects, iMovie, Mac OS X, User Experience, Java
Education
Purdue University 2011 — 2015
Major: Computer Graphics & Technology, Web Design/Development
Lake Central High School 2007 — 2011
Indiana Core40 Academic Diploma
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Atmosphere Proximity BBDO December 2013 - August 2014
Spies & Assassins April 2012 - October 2013
www.LymphoInfo.org October 2010 - April 2012
Lybba October 2011 - March 2012
Parsons School of Design August 2010 - December 2010
Marvel Comics August 2010 - December 2010
EyeBeam & Abou Caraballo-Farman June 2010 - August 2010
Small Lab & EyeBeam August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Interaction Design, Web Design, Layout, Graphics, Research, User Experience, User Flows, Wireframes, OmniGraffle, General Awesomeness, InDesign, Typography, Social Media, Mobile Devices, Presenting to Clients, Animation, User Interface, Facebook, WordPress
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2011
MFADT, Design and Technology
Syracuse University 2000 — 2004
TRF, TV/Radio/Film, Minor in Ancient History
Kent 1997 — 2000
High School
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2014 - Present
VSA Partners February 2012 - May 2014
Resurrection Health Care July 2010 - 2014
Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Centers Chicago November 2009 - February 2012
LivingSocial July 2011 - October 2011
Physicians Immediate Care September 2008 - November 2009
Rush University Medical Center December 2007 - July 2008
Children's Memorial Hospital August 2007 - December 2007
Rush University Medical Center January 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Administration, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Scheduling, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Epic, PACS, Healthcare, Radiology, Radiography, Hospitals, X-ray, Medical Imaging, Diagnostics, Clinical, Imaging, Teaching, Medical Devices, Surgery, Clinical Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Calendaring, Heavy Calendaring, Marketing, Teamwork, Facebook, Healthcare Management, Digital Imaging, Fluoroscopy, EMR, ARRT, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Orthopedic, Pediatrics, Healthcare Information..., Time Management, Medicine, Epic Systems, Social Media
Education
Harper College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Applied Science, Radiologic Technology, 3.61
Harper College 2003 — 2006
Associates of Arts, Liberal Studies, 3.78
Saint Viator High School 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
St. Nicholas School of Ukrainian Studies 1990 — 2002
High School, Ukrainian Studies
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - Present
?What If! October 2012 - May 2015
Kiss Me I'm Polish October 2010 - October 2012
FLYP Media January 2009 - May 2010
RUSSIA! 2007 - 2008
The Museum of Modern Art 2006 - 2007
Skills
User Experience, Illustration, Art Direction, Typography, Layout, Packaging, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Identity, Branding, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Magazines, Art, Animation, Video
Education
Pratt Institute 2005 — 2007
M.S., Communications Design
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Straightline International November 2013 - May 2014
Straightline International September 2013 - November 2013
Straightline International January 2013 - August 2013
Straightline International 2012 - 2013
Interbrand 2011 - 2012
MillerCoors 2010 - 2010
Humana 2008 - 2009
Humana Europe, Ltd January 2007 - May 2008
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008 - 2008
Skills
Social Marketing, Market Research, Brand Architecture, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Strategy, Marketing, Healthcare, Business Strategy, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Public Relations, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Research, Change Management, Account Management, Corporate Branding, Integrated Marketing, Start-ups, Segmentation, Management, Brand Management, Leadership, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Positioning
Education
Yale University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
London School of Economics and Political Science 2007 — 2008
Marketing, International Marketing
University of Chicago 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration, Marketing Management
VSA Partners, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Leo Burnett Advertising October 2007 - November 2014
Y&R Chicago 2005 - 2008
TBWA Germany 2002 - 2005
Education
Fachhochschule Darmstadt 1989 — 1995
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2010 - March 2014
Willoughby Design, Inc. January 2010 - May 2010
Firebelly Design June 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Typography, Visual Communication, Logo Design, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Illustration, Experience Design, Concept Development, Information Design, General Awesomeness, Design Strategy, Graphic Design
Education
University of Kansas 2004 — 2010
Visual Communication, Graphic Design
Fachhochschule Trier 2009 — 2009
Libertyville High School
Libertyville High School
VSA Partners, Inc. November 2014 - Present
DDB May 2011 - October 2014
Y&R Chicago May 2009 - May 2011
Energy BBDO February 2007 - May 2009
Nicholson Kovac, Inc. May 2005 - October 2006
The Maneater Newspaper September 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, New Business Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Management, Sales, Brand Management, Branding & Identity, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Business Development, Digital Strategy, Media Planning
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Journalism - Advertising
Addison September 2015 - Present
The Partners July 2015 - September 2015
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2015 - August 2015
Siegel+Gale March 2015 - April 2015
Standard Issue Design November 2012 - April 2015
Interbrand August 2011 - January 2013
McCann Worldgroup July 2011 - August 2011
MIR December 2010 - July 2011
The Moderns January 2010 - June 2010
Pentagram August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Typography, Art Direction, Interaction Design, Creative Direction, Experience Design, Concept Development, Corporate Identity, Design Strategy, Visual Communication, User Experience, Packaging, Art, Branding & Identity, Information Design, Visual Identity, Design Thinking, User-centered Design, Communication Design, Corporate Branding, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Strategy, InDesign, Illustrator, Logo Design, Brand Development
Education
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Design
Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School
Design
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - Present
freelance March 2010 - Present
dbox December 2012 - June 2014
Sullivan February 2011 - March 2012
Piscatello Design Centre November 2008 - March 2010
Pentagram May 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Art Direction, Brand Development
Education
Portfolio Center 2003 — 2005
Grad Cerificate, graphic design
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1993 — 1997
BFA, animation and photography
Sony Santa Monica Studio September 2015 - Present
Sony Santa Monica Studio May 2015 - August 2015
Depthcore June 2011 - November 2014
Easley-Dunn Games June 2014 - July 2014
Elemental Labs Studios June 2013 - June 2014
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Illustration, Photoshop, Digital Illustration, Cinema 4D, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Art Direction, 3D, Illustrator, Digital Painting, Visual Communication, Conceptual Art, Game Art, Zbrush, Digital Matte Painting, E-on Vue, World Machine, ZBrush
Education
Art Center College of Design 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Entertainment Design
Francis W. Parker School 2006 — 2012
Highschool
MMB May 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2014 - May 2015
Freelancer September 2012 - May 2014
Wechsler Ross & Partners February 2012 - September 2012
Dimensional Fund Advisors November 2009 - February 2012
Freelance February 2009 - November 2009
Wechsler Ross & Partners January 2004 - February 2009
Bernstein Global Wealth Management June 2002 - January 2004
MFS Investment Management December 1999 - June 2002
Fidelity Investments January 1990 - December 1999
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Editing, Content Development, Research, Publishing, Usability Design, Information Architecture, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Digital Strategy, Brand Strategy, Corporate Positioning, Product Naming, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Copywriting, SEO, Corporate Communications, Usability Engineering, Thought Leadership, Brochures, Editorial, Marketing, Content Marketing, Corporate Branding, User Experience, Newsletters, User Interface Design, Creative Strategy, Strategy, Blogging, Internal Communications, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing
Education
Harvard University
Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications, Concentrations in journalism and business writing
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Braley Design June 1993 - Present
Shatterbox August 2012 - May 2014
VSA Partners, Inc. January 2007 - November 2008
Cahan & Associates 1997 - 2005
Elixir Design 1995 - 1997
Stone Yamashita 1995 - 1995
Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Packaging, Corporate Communications, Branding, Annual Reports, Typography, Design Education, Design Lecturer, Layout, Visual Communication, Corporate Branding, Communication Design, Posters, Book Design, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Graphics, User Interface Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Pre-press, Interaction Design, Direct Mail, Catalogs, Collateral, InDesign, Illustration, Information Design, Visual Identity, Web Design, Illustrator, Experience Design, Image Manipulation, Adobe Acrobat, Logo Design, Concept Development, Advertising
Education
Iowa State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Kennedy High School 1986 — 1989
50,000feet, Inc. October 2001 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 1992 - October 2001
Skills
Creative Direction, Typography, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Concept Development, Interaction Design, Creative Strategy, User Interface Design, User Experience, Information Design, Information Architecture, Experience Design, Brand Development, InDesign, Catalogs, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Collateral, Pre-press, Brochures, Direct Mail, Layout, Corporate Branding, Web Design, Integrated Marketing, Creative Services, Environmental Graphics, Communication Design, Interactive Advertising, User-centered Design
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1992
BFA, Visual Communications
Aisle Rocket Studios March 2010 - Present
JWT March 2003 - March 2007
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2002 - December 2002
BBDO 1986 - 2001
Education
Art Institute of Colorado 1974 — 1976
VSA Partners, Inc. January 2013 - Present
VSA Partners February 2008 - January 2013
Studio Lab October 2002 - February 2008
AIGA Chicago 2002 - 2005
Pressley Jacobs: a design partnership October 2000 - October 2002
Kuester Partners February 1995 - September 2000
Skills
Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Corporate Branding, Collateral, Web Design, Branding & Identity, Typography, Annual Reports, Experience Design, Information Design, Visual Communication, Packaging, Communication Design, Creative Direction, Interaction Design, Logo Design, Visual Identity, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Environmental Design
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1988 — 1992
BFA
Fachhochschule Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen 1990 — 1991
Addison September 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. July 2014 - August 2015
Interbrand June 2012 - July 2014
1-800-Flowers.com December 2011 - March 2012
Dealogic March 2010 - October 2011
Yahoo! March 2008 - March 2010
BearingPoint August 2006 - March 2008
Accenture May 2005 - August 2006
Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz June 2004 - May 2005
Council for Court Excellence May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Business Strategy, Analysis, Management Consulting, Market Research, Strategy Development, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Competitive Analysis, Research, Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Leadership, Business Development, CRM, Financial Services, Project Management, Corporate Branding, Brand Development..., Brand Development, Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning..., Brand Management, Change Management, Organizational Design, Business Process, Process Improvement, Program Management, PowerPoint, Online Marketing, Consulting, Advertising, Analytics, Training, Digital Strategy, Start-ups, Integrated Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Management, Positioning, General Awesomeness, Awesomeness, Strategic Communications, Customer Insight, Strategic Consulting, E-commerce
Education
New York University 2012 — 2014
Graduate Certificate
Yale University - Yale School of Management 2007 — 2007
Leadership Training Program
Cornell University 2000 — 2004
BA
Rugby School 1998 — 2000
A Levels
Harrow 1995 — 1998
GCSE
Tastetracker May 2015 - Present
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher April 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2013 - May 2015
Bulgari July 2013 - September 2013
Paddle8 August 2011 - July 2013
Artnet July 2010 - August 2011
The Brooklyn Rail May 2010 - August 2011
The Museum of Modern Art February 2010 - May 2010
Peter Som, Inc October 2009 - May 2010
Anglo American plc June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Public Relations, Research, Marketing Communications, Photography, Art, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Museums, Marketing, Writing, Digital Media, Copy Editing, French, Advertising, Publishing, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Photoshop, Illustrator, Event Management, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Digital Strategy, Luxury Brand Marketing, Brand Development, Luxury, Marketing Strategy, Digital Project..., Translation, Brazilian Portuguese
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2009
BA, English, History of Art
Newark Academy 2002 — 2005
IB Diploma, Fine Art, French, Literature
Q LTD November 2014 - Present
Enlighten February 2014 - October 2014
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2014 - June 2014
Commonwealth - a McCann Worldgroup company April 2013 - January 2014
Goodby Silverstein and Partners December 2010 - April 2013
Enlighten April 2010 - December 2010
Organic October 2009 - April 2010
Big Communications May 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Typography, Illustration, Graphic Design, Photography, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Web Design, Advertising, Mobile Design, Catalogs, Photoshop, Mac, Branding & Identity, Posters, Illustrator, InDesign, User Interface Design, Packaging, Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting, User Experience, Graphics
Education
College for Creative Studies 2003 — 2006
BFA, Graphic Design
The Climate Corporation a subsidiary of Monsanto Company October 2014 - Present
Monsanto November 2012 - October 2014
Monsanto January 2010 - November 2012
Nestle Purina May 2009 - August 2009
Centene Corporation October 2008 - May 2009
St. Louis University, John Cook School of Business May 2008 - May 2009
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2005 - August 2008
AbelsonTaylor February 2004 - May 2005
Bergdorf Goodman February 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Product Launch, Internal Communications, International Business, Value Based Selling, Go-to-market Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Market Research, Strategy Development, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, Market Planning, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Saint Louis University 2008 — 2009
Masters of Business Administration
University of Missouri-Columbia 1999 — 2002
BS
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - August 2015
Froeter Design September 2014 - April 2015
Conde Nast June 2013 - August 2013
Savannah College of Art and Design November 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Photoshop, Adobe Design Programs, InDesign, Typography, Communication Design, Design Thinking, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Layout, Branding & Identity, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Digital Illustration, Book Design, Dreamweaver, Vector Illustration, Posters, Art Direction, Photography, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Creative Direction, Drawing
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Evanston Township High School 2006 — 2010
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2015 - Present
HarperCollins Publishers September 2014 - May 2015
Dance Films Association January 2014 - January 2015
HBO June 2014 - July 2014
Arcade Creative Group May 2014 - May 2014
Transient Pictures March 2014 - April 2014
Salty Features September 2013 - January 2014
World on a String June 2010 - September 2013
Transient Pictures July 2013 - August 2013
Thin Place Pictures March 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Documentaries, Film, Post Production, Film Production, Television, Producing, Video, Camera, Broadcast, Video Production, Journalism, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Cinematography, Story Producing, Short Films, Digital Storytelling, Transmedia Storytelling, Directing, Avid, New Media, Visual Storytelling, Transmedia, Interactive Storytelling, Writing, Casting, Agile & Waterfall..., Product Management
Education
Brandeis University
BA with High Honors, Psychology w. Focus on Economics & Business
School of International Training, Delhi, India
Northern Indian Art and Culture
School of Visual Arts
MFA, Social Documentary Film
Energy BBDO December 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. August 2014 - January 2015
VSA Partners January 2013 - August 2014
BCV August 2011 - January 2013
Sponge September 2011 - March 2012
Matrix Partners August 2011 - October 2011
Beautiful Social December 2010 - October 2011
Communications Club at Saint Joseph's University August 2010 - May 2011
New York Life Insurance Company May 2010 - May 2011
Saint Joseph's University January 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Facebook, Hootsuite, Twitter, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Custom Facebook Pages, Facebook Marketing, Sales, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Community Management, Event Planning, Advertising, WordPress, Marketing, Pinterest, YouTube, Leadership, Final Cut Pro, Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Editing, Editorial Calendars, Photo Editing, Writing, Creative Writing
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing
Pascack Valley
The Banditry Co. December 2014 - Present
Self Employed August 2012 - Present
Apples & Arrows August 2012 - Present
Mosaic Sales Solutions January 2015 - June 2015
SolidLine Media November 2012 - February 2015
Havas Worldwide December 2014 - December 2014
Mosaic Sales Solutions May 2014 - October 2014
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2014 - July 2014
Inspire Marketing Services April 2014 - May 2014
The Bond Group February 2012 - April 2014
Skills
Copywriting, Creative Writing, Social Media, Blogging, Editing, Acting, Video, Writing, Screenwriting, Copy Editing, SEO, Proofreading, Microsoft Office, Improvisation, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Teaching, Curating, Tap, Social Media Marketing, Theatre, Marketing, WordPress, Branding & Identity, Scriptwriting, Creative Direction, Branding, Concept Development, Content Strategy, Voice Over, Cycling, Brewing, Memorization, Stage Management, Brand Development..., Producing, Live Event Producer, Experiential Events, Voice Acting, Broadcast
Education
The Theatre School at DePaul University 2009 — 2011
BFA & BA, Theatre Arts, Directing, English: Creative Writing
Second City Training Center 2012 — 2013
Conservatory Program
iO Chicago 2011 — 2011
Improv Training Program
Illinois Wesleyan University 2008 — 2009
BA, Theatre Arts, History, Transferred
Tower Engineering Professionals December 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. August 2007 - Present
Cognitive Capital Partners, LLC October 2006 - Present
Connor Sport Court International July 2004 - October 2006
Duff & Phelps June 1998 - June 2004
General Motors July 1992 - April 1998
Skills
Private Equity, Investments, Valuation, Tax, Competitive Analysis, Project Finance, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Corporate Development, Finance
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1996 — 1998
MBA, Finance
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1988 — 1992
BSE, Finance
De La Salle 1984 — 1988
High School
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2014 - Present
VSA Partners October 2012 - Present
Juke Labs March 2011 - Present
C2 Creative Consulting, Ltd. July 2011 - September 2011
Lakeshore Branding- Chicago Web Design & Internet Marketing September 2008 - March 2011
TravelCLICK June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
SEO, HTML 5, jQuery, Web Design, CSS, CSS3, Magento, Front-end Development, CMS, SEM, Photoshop, Web Marketing, Web Development, HTML5, Internet Marketing, Analytics, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, PHP, E-commerce, Shopify, Single Page Web App, Backbone.js, JavaScript, Node.js, WordPress, Custom WordPress Plugins, Web Hosting
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Marketing
Harper College 2003 — 2005
Hoffman Estates High School 1998 — 2003
Incognito Design, Inc. January 1998 - Present
Minding Your Business January 2013 - October 2013
Options Away (previously BitBend) March 2012 - October 2012
k-nekt 1996 - 2012
Method Engine January 2008 - January 2009
VSA Partners, Inc. 1993 - 1993
Thirst 1992 - 1993
Aggressor Fleet 1991 - 1992
Fusion Design 1988 - 1991
Ligature Partners, Inc. 1985 - 1988
Skills
User Experience, Corporate Identity, Strategy, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Branding & Identity, Copywriting, Experience Design, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Communication, Corporate Branding, Information Architecture, Program Management, User Experience Design, Marketing, Qualitative Research, Web Design, Project Planning, Workshop Development, CRM, Creative Strategy, Design Thinking, Digital Strategy, Market Research, Brand Architecture, User-centered Design, Design Strategy, Interactive Advertising, • Ideation Workshop..., • Information..., Web Development, Usability Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Visual Communication, Ethnography, • Strategy Development..., • Brand Development and..., • Communications and..., • Workshop Facilitation..., • Design Planning, • Presentation..., • Content Development, • Ethnography, • User Experience..., • Web Design and..., • Global Communications..., Strategy Development, Ideation
Education
Northern Illinois University 1983 — 1988
BA
Streamwood High School 1978 — 1981
Razorfish July 2015 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather July 2014 - June 2015
Ogilvy & Mather June 2012 - June 2014
Ogilvy & Mather June 2011 - June 2012
VSA Partners May 2010 - May 2011
VSA Partners November 2006 - October 2010
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2003 - November 2006
Designkitchen December 1999 - August 2003
Northrop Grumman July 1998 - August 1999
LTD Commodities August 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Business Development, Digital Strategy, User Experience, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, Information Architecture, Advertising, Content Strategy, SEO, Web Analytics, Web Design, Strategy, User Experience Design, CRM, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Communications, Corporate Branding, Marketing, Market Research, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Direct Mail, Relationship Marketing
Education
Bradley University 1992 — 1996
Bach, Graphic Design
BCD Meetings & Events September 2015 - Present
BCD Meetings & Incentives LLC August 2010 - September 2015
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity February 2006 - April 2010
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity February 2006 - April 2010
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity 2006 - 2010
Shen Milsom & Wilke May 2004 - February 2006
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Budgets, PowerPoint, Corporate Meetings, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, Supervisory Skills, Corporate Events, Customer Service, Editing, Fundraising, Hospitality, Human Resources, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Meeting Planning, Negotiation, Program Management, Project Management, Public Relations, Research
Education
Western Illinois University 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Broadcasting
Rock Valley College 1998 — 1999
Tyler Bengtsen October 2014 - Present
Data Dream Studios January 2013 - Present
Real Estate Arts March 2015 - August 2015
The University of Chicago Graphic Arts August 2013 - March 2015
On Design October 2014 - January 2015
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Riddell June 2013 - September 2013
Guaranteed Rate November 2012 - June 2013
Riddell June 2012 - September 2012
Riddell June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Layout, Denim, Graphics, Posters, Catalogs, Brochures, Logo Design, Art Direction, Web Design, Branding
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2014
BFA, Graphic Design
DePaul University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Evoke Productions August 2013 - May 2014
Creative Retouching & Illustration January 2011 - May 2011
Capps Digital / Mundocom Inc. - Chicago, Il 2006 - 2010
AlterImage Inc. - Chicago, Il 2003 - 2005
Schawk/Giannini Creative - Chicago, Il 2001 - 2003
Shock Digital Art Inc. - Chicago, Il 1998 - 2000
AlterImage Inc. - Chicago, Il 1996 - 1998
Skills
Image Manipulation, Illustration, Logo Design, Art Direction, Art, Fine Art, Graphics, Painting, Pre-press, Mac, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D, Color Correction, Retouching, Print Production, Modo 3D, 3D graphics, CGI, post fx, Image Editing, Photoshop, Packaging, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Fashion, InDesign, Layout, Posters, Web Design, Vector Illustration, Typography, QuarkXPress, Drawing, Creative Strategy
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1989 — 1991
BFA, Fine Art - Painting / Drawing
Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten - Gent, Belgium 1985 — 1986
Free Student, Painting
Columbus College of Art & Design 1983 — 1985
2years, Illustration
St Edwards 1979 — 1983
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Dragon Rouge April 2014 - May 2015
Publicis Kaplan Thaler October 2013 - April 2014
LIPMAN February 2013 - September 2013
FactSet Research Systems June 2011 - February 2013
The Hanover Insurance Group June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Account Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Japanese, Relationship Management, Advertising, Keynote, Post Production, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, User Experience Design, Google Adwords, FactSet, Marketing
Education
Cornell University 2007 — 2011
B.S., Applied Economics and Management (Finance concentration)
Manifest. February 2015 - Present
Blackrose NYC January 2015 - September 2015
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2012 - November 2014
Creative Time January 2011 - March 2012
Public Media Institute April 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Art, Contemporary Art, Curating, Museums, Strategic Communications, Galleries, Visual Arts, Marketing, Strategy, Project Management, Account Management, Research, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Naming, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Curatorial, Nonprofits, Event Management, Event Planning, Program Management, Blogging, Public Speaking, Graphic Design, Qualitative Research, Program Development, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Photography, Editing, Publications, Branding & Identity, Management, Creative Direction, Social Media, Luxury Brand Marketing, Fashion History
Education
New York University 2010 — 2011
M.A., Arts Politics
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2002 — 2007
BFA, Public Practices
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates January 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Java, Agile Methodologies, MVC Architecture, Java Enterprise Edition, JavaScript, Underscore.js, jQuery, GruntJS, Linux, SASS, Bootstrap, Handlebars, Git, Version Control, SVN, D3.js, REST, CSS
Education
Cornell University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Science
Hershey High School 2006 — 2010
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2015 - May 2015
Reserve February 2015 - February 2015
General Assembly December 2014 - February 2015
Do Something January 2014 - August 2014
Stigma, Health, and Close Relationships Lab September 2012 - May 2014
Rutgers University May 2013 - November 2013
Taiwan Fund for Children and Families July 2013 - August 2013
New Jersey Democratic Coordinated Campaign May 2012 - November 2012
Fidelity Chinese School September 2006 - June 2010
Skills
Research, User Experience, User Research, Information Architecture, Teaching, Chinese, Nonprofits, Rapid Prototyping, User-centered Design, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Wireframes, Writing, Grant Writing, Community Engagement, Statistical Data..., Curriculum Development, Performing Arts
Education
General Assembly 2014 — 2015
User Experience Design Immersive
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Psychology
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2014 - Present
The Daily Beast February 2013 - March 2014
Night Agency October 2012 - January 2013
Daily BR!NK February 2012 - May 2012
Alexandra Malloy & Associates September 2011 - December 2011
Young Hollywood June 2011 - August 2011
Andersonville Galleria June 2010 - August 2010
Either Way Works June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Mac, Excel, Media Relations, Press Releases, Cision, Microsoft Office 2007, Wordpress, Creative Writing, Creative Strategy, Hand Drawing, Copy Editing, Advertising Copy, Creative Concept..., Writing Skills, Competitive Analysis, Slide Decks, Expion, Facebook Marketing, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, PowerPoint
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2012
BA, Comunication, Cinematic Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam 2011 — 2011
Communication and Media Studies
BLT, Buster Ink, CIA, Eclipse, Iconisus, Midnight Oil, Sony Interactive, the Refinery, Warner Bros March 2008 - Present
Bright, Deutsch, Kern, Mattel, Skechers April 2005 - Present
CCS April 1993 - Present
TSA Design Group, Inc. August 1992 - April 1993
VSA Partners, Inc. April 1988 - August 1991
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Typography, After Effects, Wordpress, Brochures, Social Media, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Art Direction, Digital Media, Layout, Creative Strategy, User Experience, Pre-press, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Branding & Identity, Direct Mail, Graphic Design, Posters, Graphics, Interaction Design, Image Manipulation, User Interface Design, Photography, Flash, Art, Integrated Marketing, Concept Development, Packaging, Logo Design, Experience Design, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Visual Communication, Information Architecture, Corporate Branding, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Illustration, Corporate Identity, Digital Photography, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, Environmental Graphics, Brand Development
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1990 — 1992
MFA
Indiana University Bloomington 1981 — 1985
BA
Remedy July 2014 - June 2015
Freelance February 2014 - July 2014
VSA Partners November 2013 - February 2014
Razorfish April 2012 - November 2013
smbolic/SamataMason May 2011 - April 2012
VSA Partners, Inc. January 2011 - May 2011
Studio Blue November 2009 - May 2011
Liska + Associates NY 2008 - 2009
Two Twelve Associates 2002 - 2004
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 2004 — 2007
MFA, Graphic Design
Middlebury College
BA, English, Studio Art
WeWork September 2014 - May 2015
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
3M Global Design Studio January 2014 - May 2014
UNO Branding June 2013 - August 2013
Minneapolis College of Art and Design / DesignWorks August 2012 - May 2013
OSRAM January 2011 - April 2012
Swarovski Elements October 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Graphic Design, Photography, Brochures, Illustrator, InDesign, Drawing, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Branding & Identity, Graphics, Typography, Photoshop, Illustration, Logo Design, Layout, Web Design, Sketch
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2012 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Graphic Design
National Taiwan Normal University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography
VSA Partners, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Freelance May 2010 - Present
Energy BBDO February 2014 - July 2015
Razorfish February 2012 - February 2014
Springbox August 2011 - February 2012
University of Texas at Austin August 2010 - May 2011
Tocquigny May 2010 - December 2010
FÖDA STUDIO, inc. October 2007 - March 2010
Richard Harrison Bailey/The Agency January 2007 - May 2007
HKS May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Strategic Creative..., Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, Typography, Advertising, Information Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction, Environmental Graphics, Creative Direction, User Experience, InDesign, Copywriting, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Project Management, Photoshop, Illustrator, User Interface Design, Concept Development, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Corporate Branding, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Layout, Graphics, Blogging, Interactive Marketing
Education
University of Notre Dame 2003 — 2007
BFA, Graphic Design
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2011
MA, Advertising
Advertising Production Solutions 2000 - Present
Bader-Rutter Advertising November 2013 - February 2015
Tonelli Fine Art Studios 2008 - 2015
Jacobson Rost April 2012 - January 2013
Havas Worldwide March 2010 - November 2010
VSA Partners, Inc. July 2009 - February 2010
Plan B® [The Agency Alternative]™ November 2008 - June 2009
Jacobson Rost February 2006 - December 2008
PepsiCo February 2005 - November 2005
JWT April 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Business Development, Art, Event Management, Event Planning, Digital Photography, Mac, InDesign, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Illustrator, Account Management, Graphics, Digital Video, Copy Editing, Illustration, Interaction Design, Image Manipulation, Brochures, Strategic Communications, Packaging
Education
Clarke University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film, Art History
Lill Street Studios 2012 — 2015
Silversmith and jewelry design
Northwestern University
Certificate, 4A’s Integrated Marketing
ROAR - A Publicis Groupe Solution April 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - August 2015
General Assembly April 2015 - June 2015
Good Eggs September 2014 - March 2015
Meetup February 2014 - September 2014
The New School Free Press January 2012 - May 2013
Apple Retail September 2011 - August 2012
Alexis Bittar, Inc. February 2011 - September 2011
Disposable Television August 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Photography, User Experience Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Axure RP, User Experience, Wireframes, OmniGraffle, Paper Prototyping, Layout, Image Editing, Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Digital Photography, Blogging, Photoshop, Video, Film, Editing, Film Production, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Microsoft Office, Fashion, WordPress, Video Production, Creative Writing, Photo Editing, Aperture, Pro Tools, Creative Direction, Final Cut Studio, Magazines, Mac, Marketing, Facebook, Editorial
Education
General Assembly 2014 — 2015
User Experience Design
New School University 2010 — 2014
Culture and Media Studies
Lincoln Park High School 2006 — 2010
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. March 2014 - March 2015
VSA Partners 2012 - March 2014
VSA Partners 2010 - 2012
Illinois Quadel 2009 - 2010
Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership September 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Corporate Branding, Creative Strategy, Corporate Identity, Strategic Communications, Branding & Identity, Content Strategy, Corporate Communications, Editing, Concept Development, Interactive Advertising, Brochures, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Content Development, Digital Marketing, Experience Design, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, User Interface Design, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Art Direction
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
VSA Partners September 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - August 2015
University of Oklahoma - Information Technology April 2014 - May 2015
OU Language Learning Center April 2013 - April 2014
Skills
Illustrator, InDesign, Graphic Design, Typography, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Illustration, Web Design, Visual Communication, Layout, Photography, Dreamweaver, Posters, Art Direction, After Effects
Education
University of Oklahoma 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications, General
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2015 - June 2015
Compass Inc. January 2015 - March 2015
Tribeca Film October 2012 - November 2014
BigStar June 2012 - June 2012
JWT May 2012 - June 2012
R/GA February 2012 - May 2012
Leroy + Clarkson October 2011 - November 2011
Google Creative Lab / Studio G July 2011 - November 2011
Frank Collective July 2011 - August 2011
NBC/LXTV NYC March 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Motion Graphics, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Animation, Typography, Storyboarding, Interactive Advertising, Premiere, Television, Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Logo Design, Flash, After Effects, Art, Film, Motion Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Illustration
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
BFA, Graphic + Interactive Communication
VSA Partners, Inc. December 2011 - Present
Arc Worldwide January 2004 - December 2011
Frankel & Company, Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco February 2002 - January 2004
Integral Marketing & Creative, LLC September 1997 - February 2002
Frankel & Company, Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco October 1990 - September 1997
Francorp, Inc. September 1988 - October 1990
Skills
Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Consumer Marketing, New Media, New Media Strategy, New Media Integration, Advertising, Creative Direction, Creative Campaign..., Strategic Creative..., Creative Media, Retail Marketing, Merchandising, Creative Merchandising, Point of Purchase, Brand Development, Integrated Brand..., Branding & Identity, New Product Roll Out, Direct Response, User Experience, Concept Development, Interaction Design, Art Direction, Packaging, Promotions, Databases, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing
Education
Northwestern University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
VSA Partners, Inc. October 2014 - Present
VivaKi February 2014 - September 2014
AArdvark Insurance Agency August 2013 - February 2014
Mobile Doctors June 2010 - August 2013
Dish Network September 2009 - May 2010
Adam Knoernschild, Independent Contractor November 2009 - April 2010
Kansas Geological Survey June 2008 - August 2009
University of Kansas Lied Center March 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Planning, Research, Marketing, Editing, Time Management, Teamwork, Social Networking, Leadership, Process Scheduler, Team Building, Data Entry, Accounts Payable
Education
University of Kansas 2004 — 2009
BA, BGS, Strategic Communications: Advertising, Film
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Razorfish June 2013 - May 2015
Razorfish May 2012 - June 2013
Razorfish January 2012 - May 2012
Freelance December 2010 - May 2012
Tighe July 2011 - November 2011
New Leaf Flower Shop November 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Copywriting, SEO copywriting, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Writing, Excel, Microsoft Office, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Editorial, Content Management, Content Strategy, User Experience
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Cultural Studies
Mullen September 2014 - Present
Saatchi & Saatchi July 2011 - September 2014
TBWA\Chiat\Day February 2010 - July 2011
kissd October 2006 - July 2011
TBWA\Chiat Day, TEQUILA\ 2005 - 2007
TBWA Chiat Day 2005 - 2007
Genex 2003 - 2005
Method Engine 2000 - 2002
VSA Partners, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Mobile, Web Design, Graphic Design, Information Architecture, Mobile Devices, Brochures, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Interaction Design, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Media, User Interface Design, New Media, Concept Development, Content Strategy, Corporate Identity, Experience Design, User Experience, Branding, Digital Media, Outdoor Advertising, Typography
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Art and Technology
Addison September 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2014 - August 2015
Jenifer Bulcock / Graphic Design April 2012 - May 2014
Type A Creative Co October 2010 - February 2013
Christina Lauer Graphic Design May 2010 - April 2012
WOW Branding October 2010 - April 2011
Navitas September 2008 - February 2010
RED-i Design August 2009 - January 2010
Josephmark November 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Typography, Web Design, Brochures, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Layout, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Art Direction, Annual Reports, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, InDesign, Corporate Branding
Education
Griffith University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Design, Communication Design
QANTM College 2003 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Multimedia, Multimedia
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Southern Illinois University July 2014 - May 2015
Home In Cary, Illinois June 2013 - July 2013
Southern Illinois University August 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Time Management, Public Speaking, Psychology, Leadership, Teamwork, Fundraising, Cooking, PowerPoint, Social Media, Social Networking, Volunteer Management, English, Mentoring, Community Outreach, Christmas cards, Human Resources, ADP Payforce, OpenAir, Escalators, Elevators, Recruiting, Data Entry
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
The American University of Rome 2014 — 2014
Italian-American Culture, Italian Language.
James B. Conant High School 2007 — 2011
Leo Burnett Group January 2012 - Present
IIT Institute of Design 2011 - Present
Firstwater October 1999 - June 2013
WHITTMANHART January 2000 - November 2004
Pen Computing Magazine January 1998 - December 2001
Chicago Sun-Times 1998 - 2000
The Baltimore Sun 1998 - 1998
Ogilvy & Mather September 1993 - January 1996
VSA Partners, Inc. 1991 - September 1993
Enabling Techologies 1989 - 1991
Skills
User-centered Design, Design Strategy, Experience Design, Design Thinking, Visionary Thinking, Persona, Service Design, Creative Direction, User Interface Design, Contextual Inquiry, Conceptual Modeling, Ethnography, Digital Culture, User Experience Design, User Experience, Design Principles, User Research, Mobile Design, Rapid Prototyping, Iterative Design, Innovation Consulting, Paper Prototyping, Mockups, Persuasive Communication, Design Education, Contextual Design, Card Sorting, Participatory Design, Idea Generation, Design History, Creative Communication, Identifying New..., Creating Proposals, Design Leadership, Concept Ideation, Blue Ocean Strategy, Taxonomy Development, Personas, User Journeys, Contextual Research, User Studies, Taxonomy, New Business..., Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Product Design, Concept Development, Usability Testing
Education
IIT Institute of Design 2009 — 2011
Master of Design (MDes), Design Planning, Design Strategy
IIT Stuart School of Business 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Innovation, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship
DePaul University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts with concentrations in Interaction Design and Critical Thinking
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - Present
LuLu's Frozen Delights August 2012 - Present
College of Fine + Applied Arts, University of Illinois December 2013 - May 2014
University Housing Marketing Department January 2012 - May 2014
Office of Admissions, University of Illinois August 2013 - February 2014
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers May 2013 - August 2013
Ninth Letter August 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Graphic Design, Layout, Graphics, Illustration, Brochures
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
VSA Partners, Inc. January 2015 - Present
VSA Partners December 2013 - Present
PM Digital December 2012 - December 2013
PM Digital February 2009 - December 2012
ParadyszMatera May 2007 - January 2009
ParadyszMatera May 2005 - May 2007
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research 2003 - 2005
Planned Parenthood Federation of America 2000 - 2003
Skills
Web Analytics, Integrated Marketing, SEO, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Account Management
Education
New York University 2000 — 2003
MPA
University of Puget Sound 1994 — 1998
BA, Philosophy
R&S Marching Arts July 2013 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. December 2007 - Present
VSA partners, Inc. May 1994 - September 2007
Griffin & Boyle 1993 - 1994
Skills
Graphic Design, Brand, Communications Planning, Branding & Identity, Interaction Design, Annual Reports, Experience Design, Visual Communication, Corporate Communications, Corporate Identity, Communication Design, Corporate Branding, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Creative Strategy, Art Direction, User-centered Design, Packaging, Illustrator, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, InDesign, Web Design, Interactive Advertising, Illustration, Layout, Strategy, Logo Design, Brand Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Brochures, Collateral, Creative Services, Direct Mail, User Interface Design, Typography, Image Manipulation, Mobile Design, Posters, Information Architecture, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Graphics, User Experience, Catalogs, Flash, Book Design, Motion Graphics, Visual Identity
Education
Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology 2012 — 2014
Master of Design Methods (MDM) (candidate), Design
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1991 — 1995
BFA, Design and Visual Communications, General
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2015 - Present
WebMD August 2011 - May 2015
Black20 Digital Studios June 2007 - December 2010
The Associated Press March 2006 - June 2007
Broadcast Interactive Media March 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Entertainment, Editorial, Public Relations, Project Management, Digital Media, New Media, Blogging, Video, Web Development, Management, Operations Management
Education
Ohio University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Journalism
VSA Partners, Inc. 1999 - Present
Kym Abrams Design 1990 - 1999
Skills
Calendaring, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Adobe Acrobat, Web Design, Graphic Design, Advertising, Event Planning, Mac, Editing, Photoshop, Administrative..., Public Relations, Marketing Communications, InDesign
Education
Michigan State University 1977 — 1980
Master's Degree, English
Saint Mary's College/Notre Dame 1974 — 1976
BA, English and Theatre
Jackson Community College 1972 — 1974
AA, English and Theatre
The Weather Company September 2015 - Present
Amasis LLC 2012 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. 2015 - 2015
Breakthrough Technologies 2014 - 2015
Northwestern Memorial Hospital 2008 - 2012
Comer Science and Education Foundation 2004 - 2007
Bank One / JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2002 - 2004
Accenture 2000 - 2002
Beautyjungle.com January 2000 - November 2000
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995 - 1999
Skills
Web Development, Drupal, WordPress, PHP, CMS, HTML, HTML 5, HTML5, HTML + CSS, XML, CSS, User Experience, MySQL, Web Analytics, JavaScript, Web Applications, Usability, Databases, Software Development, Strategy, Project Management, Open Source Software, Git, Agile Methodologies, REST, JSON, Test Driven Development, Test Automation, Open Source, Capital Markets, Equity Trading, FX Trading, FX Options, Index Options, Weather, Climate Change Science
Education
Barnard College
Chemistry and Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
GWHS
University of Illinois at Chicago
BA, Classical and Ancient Studies
VSA Partners, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather November 2011 - June 2014
Ogilvy & Mather July 2010 - October 2011
Anixter Center October 2009 - June 2010
Ogilvy & Mather June 2006 - October 2009
TwoxFour May 2006 - June 2006
Arnold Worldwide January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Outdoor Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Bookbinding, Program Development, Wide Format Printing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Shopper Marketing, POS, POP, New Business Development, Digital Production, Studio, Project Estimation, Production Budgeting, Department Budgeting, Production Managment, Strategic Communications, Interactive Advertising, Non-profit Program..., Mac & PC platforms, Student-Centered..., Problem Solving, Quality Control, Fulfillment Services, Vendor Relationships, Proofreading, Packaging, Pre-press, Post-production..., Staff Supervision, Promotions, Cost Efficiency, Negotiation, Digital Media, Creative Services, Interactive Marketing, Brand Architecture, Relationship Marketing
Education
Boston University
Bachelor's of Science, Communications + Specialization in advertising; Minor in photography
Boston University
Bachelor's degree, Communications, Advertising
VSA Partners, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Crispin Porter + Bogusky 2012 - 2014
yr chicago 2010 - 2012
Leo Burnett 2008 - 2010
goodby silverstein and partners 2005 - 2008
Skills
Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Outdoor Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Concept Development, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Brand Development, Interaction Design, Corporate Identity, Online Marketing, Direct Mail, Content Strategy, Brand Architecture, New Media, Copywriting, Corporate Branding, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Branding & Identity, Direct Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Typography, Relationship Marketing, User Interface Design, Television, Mobile Marketing, Web Design, Creative Services, Experience Design, Visual Communication, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
Drake University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Sassi Nail Academy 1930 — 1954
doctorate, cuticles
World Headquarters Inc. April 2007 - Present
IA Collaborative 2001 - 2006
VSA Partners, Inc. 1996 - 2000
Designalltag 1995 - 1996
Skills
Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Illustration, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Concept Development, Visual Communication, Information Design, Branding & Identity, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Typography, Experience Design, Design Thinking, Design Strategy
Education
Kent State University 1991 — 1995
VSA Partners, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Chicago Magazine August 2012 - December 2014
iVillage, Allstate, Peapod, JamesHardie, Kellogg January 2012 - August 2012
Chicago Home + Garden Magazine January 2006 - December 2011
Chicago Magazine January 2006 - December 2011
CS Magazine 2003 - 2005
CS Magazine 1998 - 2003
Goff & Howard Marketing and Public Relations 1996 - May 1998
Skills
InCopy, Ap Style, Online Publishing, Journalism, Content Development, Feature Articles, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Editing, Storytelling, Newspaper, Blogging, SEO copywriting, Content Management, Copywriting, Newsletters, Press Releases, Publicity, New Media, Digital Media, Web Editing, Newspapers, AP Style, Web Content, Facebook, Advertising, Books, News Writing, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Web Content Management, Fact-checking, Online Journalism, Headline Writing
Education
Northwestern University 1991 — 1995
School of Speech, Communication Studies
SARANKCO: Creative Studio 2010 - Present
Self-employed 2003 - Present
Landor 2007 - 2008
Sullivan & Company 2006 - 2007
Siegel & Gale 2002 - 2005
VSA Partners, Inc. 2001 - 2002
Broom & Broom 1990 - 2001
Skills
Corporate Identity, Product Design, Art Direction, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Branding & Identity, Typography, Corporate Branding, Packaging, Layout, Concept Development
Education
University of California, Davis
VSA Partners, Inc. October 2014 - Present
VSA Partners October 2012 - Present
Razorfish October 2011 - December 2012
Razorfish July 2007 - October 2011
LendingTree February 2007 - July 2007
LendingTree March 2006 - February 2007
LendingTree, LLC July 2004 - April 2006
LendingTree February 2001 - July 2004
LendingTree November 1999 - July 2001
Skills
Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, SEM, Interactive Marketing, Management, Integrated Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Interactive Advertising, SEO, Creative Strategy, Strategy, Business Analysis, Social Media Marketing, User Experience, Online Marketing, Advertising
Education
Middlesex University
Radford University
BS
VSA Partners, Inc. October 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - September 2014
RAPP April 2014 - May 2014
LG Ad September 2013 - December 2013
Beardwood&Co. May 2013 - August 2013
Siegelvision July 2012 - April 2013
Token Co July 2012 - April 2013
Callaway Golf 2006 - 2013
Siegel+Gale January 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Brand Architecture, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Project Management, Project Finance, Web Applications, Website Development, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, CRM, Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Government Proposals, Government Proposal..., Project Planning, Contemporary Art, Relationship Management, Brand Management, Management, Social Media Marketing, Training, Brand Development, Budgets, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Market Research, User Experience, Content Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Relationship Marketing, Online Advertising, Product Marketing, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Analytics, Team Management, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Bryant University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Christie's 2005 — 2006
Advanced Certificate, Connoisseurship
home office January 2009 - Present
Arc Worldwide August 2014 - March 2015
Van Duerm Design February 2011 - September 2014
VSA Partners, Inc. February 2014 - August 2014
Edelman/Krispr Communications August 2013 - November 2013
Grip Design March 2013 - November 2013
Digitas January 2013 - February 2013
Young & Rubicam June 2012 - August 2012
BBDO 2012 - 2012
Leo Burnett Advertising December 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Copywriting, Outdoor Advertising, Creative Development, Brand Development, Direct Mail, Advertising, Brochures, Integrated Marketing, Creative Strategy, Television, Radio, Social Media, Broadcast, Storytelling, Concept Development, Email Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Writing, Content Development, Creative Problem Solving, Creative Writing, Creative Direction, Relationship Marketing, Content Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Art Direction, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, Interactive Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Direct Marketing, Branding & Identity, Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Video
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
B.A., English-Journalism
Kendall College 2004 — 2006
certificate, Baking & Pastry
Riverside Investment & Development Company September 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2015 - August 2015
Digital Kitchen January 2015 - May 2015
The Art Institute of Chicago January 2014 - July 2014
JPMorgan Chase & Co. January 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Painting, Typography, Mac, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Digital Photography, Illustration, Drawing, Photoshop, Art, Flash, Graphic Design, InDesign, Web Design, Photography, Logo Design, HTML, Sketching, After Effects, Visual Communication
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2012 — 2015
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General
Syracuse University 2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Computer Engineering
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Information Engineering
Strick&Williams March 2014 - Present
Studio Blue September 2007 - October 2012
AIGA Chicago June 2010 - June 2012
AIGA Chicago 2008 - 2010
VSA Partners, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Vintage Books 2000 - 2004
Skills
Typography, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Concept Development, Illustration, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Design Strategy, Packaging, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Art, Graphics, Brochures, Experience Design, Information Design, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Interaction Design
Education
Parsons School of Design 1998 — 1999
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Graphic Design
Vassar College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, French
VSA Partners, Inc. February 2015 - Present
United Marketing Group September 1999 - February 2015
Bigsby & Kruthers August 1992 - August 1997
Skills
Financial Reporting, Customer Service, Lead Generation, Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Account Management, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Marketing, CRM, Financial Statements, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Database Marketing, Accounting, Customer Acquisition, Microsoft Office, Financial Accounting, Strategy, Call Centers, Payments, Microsoft Excel, Business Development, Forecasting, Executive Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, Loyalty Marketing, Analytics, Team Leadership, Start-ups, P&L Management, E-payments, E-commerce, Payment Card Processing, Gift Cards
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
B.S., Accounting
VSA Partners, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Discovery Times Square Exhibitions October 2012 - Present
Misc. Film & TV June 2009 - December 2013
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey September 2013 - November 2013
Production Stage Manager July 2013 - August 2013
Temple Shalom September 2012 - June 2013
Morristown Jewish Center March 2012 - June 2013
Hebrew Academy of Morris County September 2011 - June 2013
Vital Theater Company October 2011 - May 2012
Pan Am Season One July 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Conflict Management, Calendaring, Budgeting, Event Management, Educational/Social..., Teenage Management &..., Teen Break Up Ice Cream..., Awkward Conversation..., Task Oriented, Bra Specialist, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Adolescents, Program Management, Recruiting, Training, Teaching, Budgets, Conversation, Stage, Music, Choreography, Event Planning, Shakespeare, Public Speaking, Drama, Goal Oriented, Non-profits, Theatre, Fundraising, Performing Arts, Community Outreach, Acting, Management, Film, Social Media, Stage Management, Nonprofits, People Management, Theatrical Production, Musical Theatre, Production Managment
Education
The Ohio State University 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Theater
County College of Morris 2001 — 2002
Associates of Fine Arts, Drama
Randolph High School 1996 — 2000
Diploma
Foodmix 2006 - Present
Morningstar 2002 - 2004
VSA Partners, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Skills
Art Direction, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Creative Campaign..., Graphic Design, Online Advertising, Web Design, Logo Design, Promotions, Facebook Marketing, Concept Development, User Experience, Visual Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Layout
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1996 — 2000
BFA, Graphic Design
VSA Partners, Inc. June 2014 - Present
JMW Editor January 2012 - Present
GrubHub Inc. July 2011 - March 2014
Mansions of Leland Hall Condo Association February 2011 - March 2013
Rotary International May 2004 - June 2011
CCH September 1997 - April 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Nonprofits, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Legal Documents, Technical Writing, Editing, OFAC, Project Planning, Organization, Minutes, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Intellectual Property
Education
University of Alabama 1993 — 1997
BA, English
Harper College 2003 — 2005
Certificate, Paralegal
VSA Partners, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Skills
Mac OS X, OS X, Bash, Windows Batch, Windows, VirtualBox, InstaDMG, DeployStudio, Software Packaging, Active Directory, System Deployment, MDT, MS Project, Visio, HTML, DHCP, DNS, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Databases, Remote Desktop, Norton Ghost, Security, Windows Vista, Software Installation, SCCM, XP, Microsoft Exchange, Information Technology, VMware, Networking, Operating Systems, Windows 7, Windows XP
Education
Fordham University 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration, Information Systems
Fordham University 2006 — 2009
BS, Management Information and Communication Systems
VSA Partners, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Jack Morton Worldwide October 2012 - June 2014
TechMediaNetwork 2010 - September 2012
Fermilab 2010 - 2010
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism 2008 - 2010
Blue Man Group 1997 - 2010
WNYC Radio 2008 - 2008
WFUV 2008 - 2008
Skills
Journalism, Broadcast, Video Production, Radio, Feature Articles, Producing, Project Management, Audio Editing, Video, News Writing, New Media, Editing, Storytelling, Blogging, Social Media, Copy Editing, Writing, Advertising
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
Master of Science, Broadcast Journalism
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Theater/Russian Language and Literature
University High School
VSA Partners, Inc. April 2014 - Present
SGK January 2012 - Present
Schawk!, Inc. / Anthem! Worldwide July 2010 - December 2011
Ryan June 2009 - June 2010
Ryan June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Account Management, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Miami University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Accounting
Montclair State University September 2015 - Present
VSA Partners, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Independent Design Practice 2008 - Present
Pentagram August 2013 - November 2014
Maryland Institute College of Art January 2012 - December 2013
Maryland Institute College of Art August 2011 - May 2013
Mars Design February 2008 - 2011
Skills
Graphic Design, Typography, Art Direction, Book Design, Layout, Posters, Concept Development, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Publishing, Logo Design, Books, InDesign, Book Covers, Web Design, Ebooks, Interaction Design, HTML, CSS, Illustrator, Design Thinking, Photoshop, Branding & Identity
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2011 — 2013
MFA, Graphic Design
Montclair State University 2006 — 2009
BFA, Graphic Design