Markie Schmidt

Experience

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  The Factory

  Mar 2009 - Jan 2011

  IT Representative

  • Acquired extensive knowledge of Mac and Windows platforms.• Learned how to troubleshoot a wide range of programs. • Assisted students and faculty members with hardware, software, and printer issues.

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  Catapult Marketing

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Graphic Design Intern

  • Carried out creative design that adhered to clients' specifications. • Prepared creative presentation boards for new campaigns.• Participated in marketing strategy and brainstorming sessions for Subway and Kellogg's accounts.• Organized files and maintained structure on company server. • Became knowledgeable in workflow and teamwork in a dynamic marketing environment.

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  Becker Design

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2011

  Graphic Design Intern

  • Created web graphics and updated websites. • Designed inventive promotional material for clients.

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  Schwaab, Inc.

  Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Graphic Management Coordinator

  • Created layouts, cleaned up artwork, prepared and output files for print.• Fast-paced work environment required excellent organization and efficiency.• Provided communication between customer service and production departments. • Gained extensive knowledge of color, paper types, typography, offset printing, and creating error-free prepress files.

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  La Crosse Mail & Print Solutions

  May 2012 - Apr 2013

  Graphic Designer

  • Provided graphic design and project management for a diverse range of clients.• Layout and design for Woodlands & Prairies Magazine.• Pre-press production.• HP Indigo Press operation & maintenance.

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  Three Rivers Outdoors

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2014

  Asst. Manager, Kayak Instructor, Graphic Designer

  • Designed advertisements and marketing material for the store and its outdoor education programs.• Gained public speaking and leadership skills by leading kayak group outings.• Learned valuable customer service, organization, planning, and management skills by making sure the shop ran smoothly on a day-to-day basis.• Built creative displays throughout the store and assisted with softgoods buying.

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  Outpost Natural Foods Cooperative

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2016

  Graphic Designer & Sustainability Advocate

  • Created web and print graphics for community and sustainability-minded events, fundraisers, and promotions. • Worked with grocery merchandising team to create signage, features, and promotions for local products. • Designed, gathered content, and facilitated proofing for weekly mailed sales newsletters.• Supported internal and external sustainability-focused events as part of Outpost’s “Green Team”.

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  Milwaukee Film

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2017

  Seasonal Guest Relations Assistant

  • Provided a helpful and welcoming theatre arrival experience for guests, donors, and filmmakers. • Excellent communication, organization, and willingness to help wherever needed were essential in this role.

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  Urban Ecology Center

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2020

  Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist

  • Rebranded UEC’s printed materials, including multiple brochures, branch location maps, information cards, building and park signage, program guides, newsletters, and more. • Led design for UEC’s social media, contributed engaging graphics for all the organization’s social and web platforms, especially Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.• Refreshed UEC’s email campaign templates. Wrote/wrangled content and designed graphics for the organization’s weekly e-newsletter, the Weekly Guide. • Worked with sustainability team to create solutions for less printing, creating reusable marketing materials, and reducing newsletter paper usage. Show less

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  Good Land Creative

  Feb 2019 - now

  Creative Director & Lead Designer

  Good Land Creative is all about building meaningful connections between people and progressive ideas through design, art, and communication.There’s 12+ years of experience in working with respected brands — plus expansive sustainability awareness — powering Good Land Creative. We look forward to collaborating with you and growing some great ideas → goodlandcreative.co