Experience
50,000feet  December 2014 - January 2015
New Control, A Merkle Company   September 2014 - October 2014
Res Publica Group  July 2014 - August 2014
Leo Burnett  June 2014 - July 2014
The Weinstein Organization  May 2014 - May 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Works  April 2014 - April 2014
Havas Impact  October 2000 - August 2013
Euro RSCG Impact  2003 - 2011
Bounty SCA Worldwide   October 2000 - March 2003

Skills
Digital Photography, Graphics, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, Mac, Creative Services, Integrated Marketing, Photoshop, Layout, Videography, Image Editing, Lightroom, Photography, Art, Digital Printing, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Brand Development, Typography

Education
Northern Illinois University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design with an Emphasis in Photography

Experience
City of Des Plaines  May 2015 - Present
Rasmussen College  November 2014 - May 2015
New Control, A Merkle Company   October 2013 - October 2014
Runge Paper   September 2012 - October 2013
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute  November 2008 - August 2012

Skills
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Direct Mail, Mailings, Voice Mail, Citrix, Polish, English, checking in, Reception, Supplies, Phone Skills, Community, Microsoft Word, Telephone Skills, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Fax, Research, Administrative..., Inventory Management, Invoicing, Time Management, Teamwork, Process Scheduler, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Administrative...

Education
Roosevelt University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Accounting, Business Fraud

Harper College   2010 — 2012
Business Administration and Management, General

UMCS   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Lingustics, English Language and Literature, General

JanekBytnar High School   2003 — 2005
Diploma of High School, math, physics and information technology

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   May 2015 - Present
Scout Marketing  2014 - May 2015
GA Communication Group  2007 - 2014
McCann-Erickson, Brisbane, Australia   2005 - 2007
M&C Saatchi, Sydney, Australia   2003 - 2004
AIM Proximity, Auckland, New Zealand   2002 - 2003
AbelsonTaylor  2000 - 2002
FCB Global  1999 - 2000
OgilvyOne, Chicago   1996 - 1999

Skills
Television, Creative Strategy, Creative Development, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Brochures, Creative Problem Solving, Art Direction, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Creative Writing, Communications Strategy, Video, Concept Development, Strategic Thinking, PPC, Newsletters, Corporate Identity, Editing, Corporate Communications, Online Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Social Media, Branding & Identity, Marketing, Digital Media, Corporate Branding, Brand Architecture, Online Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Mobile Marketing, User Experience, SEO, Information Architecture, SEM, Content Strategy, Web Design, New Media, Content Development, Brand Management

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, English

Experience
The Pachera Group   July 2015 - Present
New Control, A Merkle Company   August 2014 - January 2015
LEVEL Studios  November 2012 - August 2014
New Control  November 2008 - November 2012
CKR Group   September 2007 - October 2008
CBS Radio  June 2006 - May 2007
Phoenix New Times  September 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Advertising, Online Advertising

Education
Arizona State University   2003 — 2007

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   March 2013 - Present
Service Graphics Inc   February 2002 - January 2013
Creative Automation Company  1995 - 2002

Skills
Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Printing, Print Management, Offset Printing, Variable Data Printing, Layout, Wide Format Printing, Pre-press, Marketing, Color Management, Packaging, Graphics, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Banners, CRM, Catalogs, Creative Direction, Database Marketing, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Print On Demand, QuarkXPress, Sales, Strategy, Trade Shows

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1995 — 1999

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   August 2015 - Present
Bandy Carroll Hellige  July 2014 - June 2015
AbelsonTaylor  August 2014 - September 2014
ellegro learning solutions   June 2014 - July 2014
Picnic, a property of Cutters Studios & RingSide Creative   February 2014 - May 2014
Slack and Company  July 2013 - February 2014
BBDO  March 2013 - May 2013
Grey Group  June 2012 - February 2013
JWT  February 2012 - May 2012
eMusic  December 2011 - January 2012

Skills
ActionScript, Flash, Flash Animation

Education
Kent State University   1996 — 1998
BGS, Photography, African Arts

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   August 2015 - Present
YAYA Productions   January 2015 - Present
PBS LearningMedia   October 2014 - August 2015
Imagination Publishing  October 2014 - May 2015
Museum of Broadcast Communications  November 2013 - September 2014
Pipeline Publishing   October 2012 - January 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  2010 - 2012
Popdose.com  January 2008 - March 2011
Chicago Reader  June 2003 - January 2009
Cartoon Network Online   August 2000 - April 2003

Skills
Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Research, Fact-checking, Blogging, Editorial, Copy Editing, Journalism, Production, Newsletters, Wikispaces, WordPress, Copywriting, AP Style, Creative Writing, Content Management, Press Releases, Web Content, Publications, Feature Articles, Books, Publishing, Publicity, Magazines, Content Strategy, News Writing, Text Editing, Literature, Content Development, Storytelling, New Media, Multimedia, Facebook, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Music, Archival Research, Archives, Social Media

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2012
Master's Degree, Library and Information Science

The University of Georgia   1995 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism and Mass Communication (major: telecommunication arts; minor: drama)

Experience
New Control A Merkle Company  January 2013 - Present
JWT  August 2012 - September 2012
Energy BBDO  March 2012 - August 2012
Restaurant.com  December 2011 - February 2012
Abelson Taylor  February 2011 - September 2011
Crate and Barrel  November 2008 - December 2010

Skills
Art Direction, Typography, Concept Development, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Corporate Identity, Illustration, Layout, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Creative Strategy, Image Manipulation, Branding & Identity, Web Design, Advertising, User Experience, User Interface Design, Graphics, Photoshop, Online Advertising, Interactive Advertising

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   October 2014 - Present
New Control, A Merkle Company   July 2014 - Present
New Control, A Merkle Company   May 2012 - Present
New Control  June 2011 - June 2012
New Control  May 2010 - August 2010
Nancy Gallagher PLLC   January 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Social Media, SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Digital Copywriting, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Direct Mail, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Creative Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, B2B, Blogging, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Interactive Advertising, Strategy, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Relationship Marketing, Corporate Branding, Web Content, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Web Analytics, Branding & Identity, Brand Management, B2B Marketing, Brochures, Concept Development, Marketing Strategy, Creative Writing, Lead Generation, Marketing Management, Corporate Identity, Google Analytics, Multi-channel Marketing, AP Style, Media Relations, Microsoft Office

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2007 — 2011
BS, Advertising & Public Relations

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   March 2014 - September 2015
Havas Worldwide Chicago  January 2013 - March 2014
Havas Worldwide Chicago  July 2011 - January 2013
Havas Worldwide Chicago  November 2008 - July 2011

Skills
Copywriting, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Web Design, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Direct Mail, Interactive Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Concept Development

Education
University of Arizona
BA, Journalism

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   2013 - Present
UnitedHealthcare  2010 - 2013
Nikoleit Creative   2009 - 2010
Deluxe Corporation (formerly NEBS)   2003 - 2009
Sullivan Direct  2002 - 2003
FCB (formerly DraftWorldwide)   2000 - 2002
Aspen Marketing Services (formerly Townsend Agency)   1998 - 2000
Kobs Gregory Passavant   1995 - 1998
Spiegel Catalog  1990 - 1995

Skills
Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Interactive Marketing, Advertising, Copywriting, Creative Strategy, Email Marketing, Catalogs, Marketing Communications, Art Direction, Brand Development, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, CRM, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Collateral, Digital Strategy, B2B Marketing, Corporate Branding, Customer Acquisition, Leadership, Online Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Online Marketing, Database Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Content Strategy, Brand Management, SEO, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Smith College
Bachelor's, English Literature

Syracuse University
Master's, Advertising

Experience
Echo Global Logistics  February 2015 - Present
New Control, A Merkle Company   November 2014 - February 2015
Aspen Marketing Services  May 2013 - November 2014
AVID  March 2013 - August 2014
Sylvan Learning  December 2012 - March 2013
Remprex, LLC  September 2012 - October 2012
TEQ Thermoform Engineered Quality  January 2012 - September 2012
Gap Inc./Old Navy   September 2009 - February 2012
Brooks Elementary School  May 2011 - August 2011
FireTree Financial   March 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Writing, Technical Writing, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Sales, Tutoring, Journalism, Fundraising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Communication, American Sign Language, Music Education, Education, English grammar, MLA style, Ap Style, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Blogging, Social Networking, Editing, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Copywriting

Education
Northern Illinois University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English and Media Studies

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   March 2013 - Present
TargetCom  February 2012 - March 2013
CBD Marketing  April 2010 - February 2012
CBD Marketing  September 2009 - April 2010
Glam Media  November 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Campaign Development, Program Implementation, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Direct Mail, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Mobile Marketing, Facebook, Creative Strategy, Copywriting, Relationship Marketing

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's of Communication, Advertising & Public Relations/Marketing

St. Thomas Aquinas   2002 — 2006

Experience
Merkle  April 2015 - Present
New Control, A Merkle Company   September 2013 - March 2015
New Control Direct and Digital   July 2011 - September 2013
New Control Direct and Digital   September 2007 - July 2011
New Control Direct and Digital   January 2007 - August 2007
Universal Pictures  February 2003 - May 2006
Warner Bros/Fox/Sony Studios   June 1996 - December 2002

Skills
Budgets, Payroll, Strategic Planning, Benefits Management, IT Operations, Recruiting, Facilities Management, Leadership, Management, Onboarding, Advertising, Project Planning, Human Resources, Online Advertising, Employee Benefits, PowerPoint, Integrated Marketing

Education
Harper College

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   December 2014 - Present
New Control, A Merkle Company   December 2012 - December 2014
Foodmix Marketing Communications  September 2012 - December 2012
Havas Worldwide Chicago  March 2010 - August 2012
Havas Worldwide Chicago  June 2007 - March 2010
Brokerage Unlimited, Inc  May 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Advertising, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Mail, Social Media, Account Management, Client Services, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Competitive Analysis, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Financial Services, Credit Cards, Project Management, Market Research

Education
Drake University   2003 — 2007
BSBA, Marketing and Economics

Drake University   2003 — 2007
Business Administration, Marketing; Economics

Career
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   March 2011 - Present
Freelance Design + Consulting   December 2009 - May 2012
Aspen Marketing Services  2007 - December 2008
TransUnion Interactive  2001 - 2006
MarchFirst  1999 - 2001
Brann Worldwide  1997 - 1999
Krull & Associates   November 1996 - March 1998
Graphic Link   March 1995 - November 1996

Skills
Direct Mail, Art Direction, Advertising, Email Marketing, User Experience, Direct Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Corporate Identity, Brand Development, Web Design, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Typography, Interactive Advertising, User Interface Design, Branding & Identity, Graphics, B2B Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, User-centered Design, Brochures, Collateral, Illustration, Integrated Marketing

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   1989 — 1994
BA, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Ohio University
Photography

Experience
Omnicom Media Group  June 2015 - June 2015
Mindcrest  April 2015 - April 2015
Magna Health Systems   March 2015 - March 2015
Northwestern University School of Law  August 2014 - February 2015
Legacy Marketing Partners  June 2014 - August 2014
Intrax Chicago   June 2014 - June 2014
New Control, A Merkle Company   June 2014 - June 2014
The Art Institute of Chicago  April 2014 - June 2014
Northwestern Memorial Hospital  March 2013 - June 2013
HCSC ~ Health Care Service Corp.   October 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Technical Support, Customer Service, Help Desk Support, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, System Administration, Network Administration, Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Networking, TeamViewer, Apple Remote Desktop, Mac OS X, Altiris Console, Dell KACE, Team Leadership, Windows Remote Desktop, RDP, ConsoleOne, Operating Systems, Solarwinds, Footprints, Remedy Ticketing System, Dameware, VPN, Windows XP, Windows, Software Documentation, DHCP, TCP/IP, Microsoft Office, Wireless Networking, RSA Tokens, Groupwise, Lotus Notes, Sametime, Antivirus, Computer Hardware, Laptops, Malwarebytes, Windows Vista, iPad, iPhone, microsoft technologies, Blackberry, Social Media, Rollout, Microsoft Technologies

Education
Robert Morris College   1999 — 2000
BA, Computer Networking Systems

Robert Morris University - Illinois   1997 — 1999
AAS, Computer Systems Specialist

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   October 2014 - Present
Aspen Marketing Services  November 2012 - October 2014
All Terrain  July 2012 - November 2012
Martopia  March 2011 - February 2012
InnerWorkings  September 2010 - March 2011
Automotive Ad Team   April 2007 - September 2009
Pinnacle Advertising  August 2004 - March 2007
Field Trip Factory  February 2003 - July 2004

Skills
Account Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Social Media, Brand Development, Advertising Management, Television, Creative Concept..., Creative Briefs, Strategic Planning, Budget Allocation, Marketing ROI, SEO, SEM, Landing Page..., Google Analytics, Mobile Strategy, Online Video, Database Development, Trade Shows, Special Events, New Business Development, B2C, B2B, Entrepreneurial..., Vendor Relations, Media Buying, Cross-functional Team..., Cold Calling, Business Strategy, Automotive, Online Advertising, Text Codes, Operational Efficiency, PPC, Print, Outdoor Advertising, Radio Advertising, Online Marketing, Signage, RFP, Customer Presentations, Project Coordination, Contract Negotiation, Blogging, Continuing Education

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Experience
LiquidThread  October 2015 - Present
Merkle  September 2015 - September 2015
Leo Burnett  July 2015 - August 2015
Infogix, Inc.   July 2015 - July 2015
Aon  July 2015 - July 2015
Family Video  June 2015 - June 2015
New Control, A Merkle Company   April 2015 - May 2015
Empire Today  March 2014 - April 2015
Dino Publishing  October 2013 - January 2014
Salt Communications  October 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Art Direction, Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Axure RP, Layout, Graphics, Web Design, Illustrator, Typography, Photography, Advertising, Image Manipulation, Art, Creative Direction, Marketing, Brochures, Catalogs, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Logo Design, Visual Communication, Posters, Collateral, Flyers, Direct Mail, Business Cards, Corporate Identity, Photoshop, Branding & Identity, Mac, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Corporate Branding, Email Marketing, Video, Editing, Magazines, Concept Development, Print Production, Information Graphics, Digital Printing, Magazine Design, Lightroom, Video Editing, After Effects, Banners, Image Editing, Digital Photography, Brand Development, Social Media

Education
Art Institute of Phoenix   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

foothills academy   1999 — 2000
high school, Graphic Design

Experience
New Control, A Merkle Company   April 2004 - Present
Rapp Collins Worldwide  1998 - 2001

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Corporate Identity, Typography, Direct Mail, Creative Strategy, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Brochures, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Interactive Marketing, Catalogs, Concept Development, Art

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1992 — 1997

Jones Metro H.S.

Experience
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet  February 2015 - Present
New Control- A Merkle Company  May 2011 - February 2015
One For The Kids   October 2011 - February 2014
Benton House  December 2010 - May 2012
Sugar Rautbord Public Relations Inc.   November 2007 - July 2011
Buffalo Wild Wings  August 2006 - April 2011
Depaul College Repubicans   May 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Organization, Marketing Strategy, Non-profit..., Customer Service, Office Management, Outlook, Social Networking, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Human Resources, Recruiting, Editing, Social Media, Public Relations, Copywriting, Leadership, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Facebook, Marketing, Spanish, Volunteer Management, Research, Blogging, Program Management, Event Management, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Digital Marketing, Internal Communications, Management, Time Management, Community Outreach, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Entertainment, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Leadership Development, Creative Writing, Training, Microsoft Word

Education
DePaul University   2006 — 2010
Psychology, Human Development