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Michelle Obrochta

Michelle Obrochta

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graphic Designer at Sustainable Staffing Inc.

  • Education

    • Ohio University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS

    • Elgin Community College

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    • Ohio University

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      Bachelors of Science in Communications

  • Experience

    • Swibco

      May 2000 - Jun 2003
      Artist

      Prepare artwork by hand, drawing, choosing clip-art, re-evaluating pre-designed logos provided by clients.Arrange artwork using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Freehand - transferring artwork from program to program to meet the design elements required for artwork and final product.Design artwork for clients that require logos, or new images for products.Client services, client relations, customer services.Shoot process films in darkroom.Photography studio assistant, helping set up the studio and display areas. Show less

    • Fox Valley Broadcasting Co-Wrmn 1410

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
      Sales

      Manage accounts, create marketing plans. Acquire new accounts, outside and inside sales.Client services, client relations, customer service. Public relations - working with the public "on-air" and in person.Write commercials - provide clients with 30 and 60 second ads specific to client's needs.Create and prepare traffic flights.Host on-air radio show.Voice overs for commercials.

    • Career Education Corporation

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Admissions Advisor

      Contact prospective students.Evaluate potential students for acceptance to University using 2 different phone interviews and reviewing application and entrance essay.Extensive phone work minimal 6 hours a day – outbound calls and inbound calls.Recommend potential students for acceptance once they have met the University requirements.Manage students with customer service via phone, fax, and email.Help students prepare for classes via phone, fax, and email.Help students prepare financial documents for University.See students through first week of class.Phone sales and customer service. Show less

    • RPS Products Inc.

      Nov 2006 - May 2007
      Graphic Designer

      *Created marketing materials: sell sheets, brochures, sales packets*Developed layout for instruction manuals for products *Designed logos for trade booths. *Created and updated packaging for products*Member of the website creation team

    • Team REIL

      Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
      Graphic Designer/ Web designer/ Administrative Assistant

      *Designed Advertisements: Magazines, brochures, mailers*Developed marketing materials for trade shows, sales presentations, all marketing needs *Created art boards for sales presentations *Managed website, updating links, images and creating content

    • Freelance

      Jul 2008 - now
      Freelance Graphic Designer

      Designed the creative and layout, along with assisting in publishing: The Pictorial Story of Walt Disney's First Superstar: Mickey Mouse Volume Two and Volume ThreeDesign websites/ manage websites/ consultDesign invitations, maps, thank you cardsLogo design/ re-designLabel design/ re-designDesign business cards/ materials/ flyers/ advertisements/ newslettersDigital image, raster and vector alteration, correction, and adjustment

    • Riverside Publishing

      Dec 2009 - Jun 2010
      Illustrator

      Created and edited artwork for national test booklets.

    • 336 Pieces of Clay

      Nov 2011 - Feb 2012
      Web designer/ graphic designer

      Built, designed and consulted on the web site.

    • Young Rembrandts

      Nov 2012 - Sept 2022
      Art Instructor

      Teach drawing lessons to K-5 aged children.Manage up to 30 children per class period.Organize class room, maintain class room materials.Attend company training and information meetings.

    • Huntley Community School District #158

      Sept 2018 - now
      Substitute Teacher

    • LTF Technology

      Sept 2020 - Jan 2021
      Brands Liaison

      * Consulted in website redesign: opinions, suggestions, wording, edited for content and errors* Created marketing visual content for email campaigns* Designed email content to connect with prospective clients* Developed social media content and plans for new product brand* Contacted distribution channels for brand introductions* Assisted customers with finding products for their projects* Placed orders with data entry* Provided customer service with a smile

    • Elk Grove Park District

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
      Graphic Designer

    • Sustainable Staffing Inc.

      Jun 2022 - now
      Graphic Designer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hootsuite Platform Certification

      Hootsuite
      Jul 2022

    • Substitute Teacher - Five Year License

      State of Illinois
      Jun 2018