Sydney Patterson

Plainfield, IL | Phone: 773-240-7067 | Email: trainnerd200@gmail.com

Summary:

• Highly skilled and innovative Creative Designer with 5+ years of experience delivering visually engaging and impactful designs for clients in both print and digital media. Experienced in producing content for social media platforms, creating short animations and comical illustrations, and visually strategizing new artistic approaches to creative challenges. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud products, precise with a sharp attention to detail, and dedicated to delivering marketing solutions on time with high quality results.

Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Typography, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Video Editing

Work Experience:

• Pre-Press Specialist at White Graphics                                                                                                                                 September 2022 - Present Naperville, Illinois

  - Perform daily maintenance on wide format/flatbed printers, reducing production time by 60%

  - Responsible for setting up files for print using Adobe Illustrator and sending proofs to clients for approval with a quick turnout time.

  - Made final adjustments to files before printing using RIP software and layout programs.
  - Manage inventory records of materials and printer ink, which improves plant efficiency by 40%

  - Research new and better print materials for higher quality printing, resulting in a company value increase of 80%

  - Provide support with various warehouse tasks (Rewinding, Trash Removal, Cutting, Organizing, Folding, Laminating, etc.)

• Graphic Designer at Sir Speedy March 2022-September 2022
  Naperville, Illinois
  - Responsible for the creation and setup up of client artwork files from design to print, including business cards, logos, decals, etc.

  - Created quotes for clients with appropriate prices and solutions to print requests, with an overall client satisfaction rate of 90%

  - Provided customer service by answering phone calls, replying to emails and assisting with walk-ins.

  - Presented to clients with design proofs of drafts and making edits before going to production.

  - Operated and ran design jobs on color copiers, wide format printers or envelope machines.

  - Prepared finished prints for shipping/pickup (packaging, shrink wrapping, folding, etc.)

  - Contributed in revising company structure and organization of client projects, improving efficiency by 10%  
  

• Graphic Design & Branding Intern at Liquibox October 2021-March 2022
  Bolingbrook, Illinois
  - Assisted the Global Graphic Design/Branding Manager with various digital/print projects and managing social media analytics.
  - Produced new PowerPoint presentations and animations for internal/external communications.
  - Edited short video clips for company’s LinkedIn page using Adobe Premiere Rush, which led to a 25% increase in user engagement.

  - Designed social media graphics for company job postings and marketing campaigns that increased audience interaction by 60%.

  - Responsible for the organization of electronic files and marketing materials submitted through Dropbox.

• Amazon Whole Foods Shopper September 2020-December 2021
  Chicago, Illinois
  - Packaged online orders of grocery products for delivery or pickup, offering replacements when necessary.
  - Provided updates of inventory and performed housekeeping of storage areas/break rooms.

• Student Intern at J-PEGS January 2021-May 2021
  Oak Park, Illinois
  - Supported business owner by creating graphics for various print related projects.

  - Designed vector illustrations using Adobe Illustrator.
  - Edited photography images using Adobe Photoshop.

• Digital Finisher at Deluxe Corporation December 2019-July 2020
  Des Plains, Illinois
  - Packaged and shipped various print materials quality control.

  - Prepared boxes for shipping and created labels with a scanner machine.

  - Operated basic digital bindery equipment (scoring, drilling, shrink wrap, folding).

• CUC Student Worker: Housekeeping March 2018-August 2019
  River Forest, Illinois
  - Responsible for the maintenance of dorms, classrooms, the chapel, and offices throughout the campus.

  - Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and arranged cleaning equipment.

  - Supervised workers, ensuring their cleaning duties were completed in a professional and timely manner.

• Summer Intern at Illinois Housing Development Authority June 2017-August 2017
  Downtown Chicago, Illinois
  - Aided the Marketing and Communications Department on various projects.
  - Designed PowerPoint graphics and organized spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.

• Administrative Judge & Election Judge Poll Worker November 2016-April 2021
  Oak Park, Illinois
  - Manage all election day activities at assigned precincts for the Village of Oak Park.
  - Communicate the opening/closing poll instructions with election judges.

  - Check-in voters, issue ballots and assist with the setup/break down of voting equipment.

  - Close polls and calculate total number of votes at end of the election day.

Education:

• Columbia College Chicago: BA in Graphic Design September 2019-May 2021
  

Honors & Accomplishments:

• Published First Comic Book: “Big Syd Comics” November 2015

• $1000 College Scholarship: Mentorship Institute Program Summer 2015