Erica Wery

Erica Wery

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Designer at Ruffalo Noel Levitz

  • Education

    • University of Northern Iowa

      2010 - 2012
      BA Graphic Communication Technology

      Activities and Societies: -Northern Iowa Anime Association -Grafx Club -Cedarloo Association of the Deaf

    • John F Kennedy High School

      2002 - 2004

      Activities and Societies: Art Club, Drama, Theater Tech., Choir

    • Kirkwood Community College

      2008 - 2010
      AAS Graphic Communications

      Activities and Societies: -Kirkwood Anime Club

    • La'James International College

      2006 - 2007
      Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
    • Center Point-Urbana High School

      2000 - 2002

      Activities and Societies: Drama, Choir, Theater Tech.

  • Experience

    • Washinton County Parks and Conservation

      Jan 2010 - May 2010
      Graphic Design Intern

      Teamed up and interned for the the Washington County Iowa, Parks and Conservation department. Worked with heads of department in redesigning and updating park brochures and maps in a timely and efficient manner. Final products reflected the needs of the department and staff and showcased what they had to offer to the public. Also demonstrated my technical design skills as well as my ability to work in a team environment with set deadlines.

    • Cedar Valley Association for Soft Trails (CVAST)

      Jan 2012 - May 2012
      Graphic Design Intern

      -Logo design (for multiple events)-Flyer Design (for multiple events)-Event apparel design

    • FedEx Office

      Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
      Print Production Specialist

      • Layout, typography, retouching, general design work• Design need troubleshooting• Print production• Customer Service

    • Construction Publications, Inc.

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
      Multimedia Specialist

      • Digitized monthly company construction magazines • Bulk retouching of images • Designed direct mail pieces aimed at B2B and B2C • Social media management (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter) • Extensive video editing of raw construction site footage

    • Western Fraternal Life Association

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
      Production Coordinator & Graphic Designer

      • Designed the monthly Fraternal Herald organization magazine with over 40,000 subscribers. • Designed direct mail campaigns that targeted the Fraternal Lodges across the United States. • Worked directly with print vendors on delivering monthly magazine assets to be printed, as well as other items such as direct mailers, and custom printed advertising pieces. • Belonged to company rebranding committee and helped to develop new logo design options as well as other branding pieces. Show less

    • Freelance

      Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
      Freelance Graphic Designer
    • Lee Enterprises

      May 2016 - Oct 2019
      Graphic Designer

      • Designed both Digital and Print pieces for B2B and B2C. Many diverse and sometimes well-known National companies with multi-million dollar project values. • Concepted project designs in a team environment with other fellow graphic designers and experienced great creative growth in doing so. • Learned new software and techniques to stay on-top of growing digital and print design trends. • Utilized time and project tracking software such as Trelllo and Toggl to stay on top of all ongoing projects. Show less

    • Amplified Digital Agency

      Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
      Promotions Head Designer

      My previous position as Graphic Designer with Lee Enterprises morphed into a new remote position through Amplified Digital due to company restructuring. Key roles in this position included: • Spearheaded and lead the design part of the redesign of the contests and awards category of Amplified Digital. • Developed custom assets and templates that included social media, print announcements, digital ads, email direct marketing, and event signage. • Developed a strong familiarity and expertise with time and project tracking software such as: Trello, Toggl, and Basecamp. Show less

    • Self-employed

      Feb 2020 - now
      Graphic Designer

      Some of my projects have included: • Designing custom powerpoint presentations and decks • Company branding and logo design • Social Media management and ad design • Packaging Design

    • Hy-Vee

      Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
      Sign Maker & Aisles Online Personal Shopper
    • Ruffalo Noel Levitz

      Jul 2021 - now
      Designer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA General Safety

      University of Northern Iowa
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Erica Wery
      President's Award: Innovation in Revenue Kevin Mowbray - Lee Enterprises November 1, 2016 The award for innovation in revenue recognizes an individual or team for creating or significantly advancing an idea that drives revenue.
    • Awarded to Erica Wery
      LUMIX GM1 x MIYAVI | "Under The Same Sky Project" - 2014 Photography chosen to be featured in music video.
    • Awarded to Erica Wery
      Deans List Kirkwood Community College 2010
    • Awarded to Erica Wery
      Deans List Kirkwood Community College 2009
    • Awarded to Erica Wery
      Winning Hotel Artwork Kirkwood Community College My two 12.5 ft tall murals were selected as the winning pieces to be featured and showcased in the new Kirkwood Hotel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I also won a nominal award for each piece that was selected. http://www.thehotelatkirkwood.com/home
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Costumed Guest

      Issued by Free Comic Book Day (reoccurring)
      Free Comic Book Day (reoccurring)Associated with Erica Wery
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Cedar Valley Humane Society
      Cedar Valley Humane SocietyAssociated with Erica Wery
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by The Putnam Museum
      The Putnam MuseumAssociated with Erica Wery