Carol Palmer Bohan

Experience

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  Classic Residence by Hyatt

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Graphic Design Manager

  Design Manager for seven communities in the Classic Residence family. Art direction for all major marketing, including advertising, collateral, event materials and online digital assets. Photodirection over national advertising campaign.

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  Palmer+Bohan Design

  Nov 2003 - now

  Freelance Art Director/Designer

  Art director, providing design and direction through all marketing, promotional, event, social media, branding and advertising needs. I offer print and digital design, writing, advertising, art and photo direction and the highest level of project management.Industries: Travel, Hospitality, Retail, Food/Beverage, Education, Business, Healthcare, ArtsProjects/Clients: Abercrombie & Kent Luxury TravelAllow GoodAlnylam PharmaceuticalsAmnesty International ChicagoThe Art Institute of ChicagoBMO Financial GroupCCO Healthcare PartnersChicago Public SchoolsColumbus State UniversityFerris State UniversityGuidehouseHaimark TravelHyattIdilus LLCJuris Capital LLCLEARN Charter School NetworkLEK ConsultingThe Lyric Opera of ChicagoMarvell RepertoryQuammen Health Care ConsultantsRavinia FestivalSears AutoThe Second CitySkirt SportsTBA GlobalTeen Living ProgramsTerlato WinesThe University of Iowa Alumni AssociationThe University of Iowa Hospitals & ClinicsThe University of Pittsburgh, BradfordWallace Winery Show less

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  The Art Institute of Chicago

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Contract Designer

  Contract designer working in-house with internal museum design staff for: exhibition branding, signage, promotions, educational materials and eventsExhibitions:The Silk Road and Beyond: Travel, Trade and TransformationCharles Sheeler: Across MediaJulius Shulman: Modernity and the MetropolisSo the Story GoesCézanne to Picasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patron of the Avant-GardeThe Modern WingChagall's America Windows

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  Navigant

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2015

  Senior Designer

  Senior designer for professional practices consulting firm, (healthcare, energy, construction, disputes & investigations) focusing on design of projects for internal communications as well as external-facing marketing, collateral, thought leadership, e-marketing and social media. Brand management of Navigant communications. Art direction of corporate events and special events promotions. I also managed relationships with outside vendors, overseeing production and printing for quality control. Show less

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  Abercrombie & Kent USA

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Senior Designer

  Promotional, advertising and marketing/communications for luxury travel company. Major redesign of all destination brochures and luxury travel magazine. Intensive art/photo direction for all international photography used throughout all marketing materials and online presence.

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  88 Brand Partners

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Art Director

  Extensive photo direction (product and model shoots), involving full production planning (direction, layouts, propping, sets and styling). Art direction and project management, leading teams including photographers, stylists, junior designers, production assistants, copywriters and developers on various client campaigns and projects. Work with account team as well as client-facing.Projects/Clients: 1-800Flowers/The Popcorn Factory/Fannie MayNorthshore University HealthSystems88 Brand Partners Show less

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  BMO Financial Group

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2020

  Art Director - Creative Lead, Live Events

  BMO Design - Conferences & EventsCreative design for corporate and client events and conferences - strategizing and concepting on the creation of engaging, informative and exciting experiences for clients, both in person and virtual. Project planning and design as well as on-site direction for materials installation. Virtual/online environments, digital assets and promotion, presentations, branding, invitations, in-person signage, way-finding and direction of installations.

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  Guidehouse

  Apr 2021 - May 2022

  Freelance Art Director / Senior Design Digital Marketing

  Design and strategic insight for all Guidehouse professional segments (financial, government, cybersecurity, healthcare). Lead design on events including virtual global Guidehouse Re-Brand launch, and annual Partners Summit, creating on-site event hub and mobile app experience for participants. Creation of bold and sophisticated translations of the Guidehouse brand for both internal and external visual communications — social media, animations, thought leadership, event materials, digital assets and infographics — allowing Guidehouse professionals important and successful ways to communicate content and win business. Show less

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  Ace Hardware Corporation

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Art Director (Consultant)

  Design leadership in brand direction, seasonal style guides and print collateral. Design and art direction for B2C direct mail pieces, advertising, and event materials. Research to align the Ace brand with current print and social trends and establish a contemporary look and feel for a well-respected company with a very long local tradition.

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  Esrock Partners

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Senior Art Director

  Design leadership in advertising, social media, digital and print campaigns in the food servicemarketing space. Primary account with Tyson Foodservice, providing art/photo/video directionover several brand initiatives as well as secondary brands under the Tyson umbrella. Additionaldigital design support to other clients in the food and food supplies industry.

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  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  Aug 2023 - now

  Art Director

  Design lead over a team of 6, covering 4 brands in the Hyatt Inclusive Collection - directing print and digital advertising, social media, e-marketing, and trade show experiences. Working in collaboration with Brand to advance the style and creative regarding photo direction for brand distinction. Helping to evolve existing brands for current audiences and help develop and transition in new brands to the Hyatt collection.