In a nutshell... Over 2 decades as a designer and photographer, managing multiple projects, clients and deadlines with enthusiasm and positivity.

CAdamsCreativeLLC

In a nutshell... Over 2 decades as a designer and photographer, managing multiple projects, clients and deadlines with enthusiasm and positivity.

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In a nutshell…
Over 2 decades as a designer and photographer, managing multiple projects, clients and deadlines with enthusiasm and positivity.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer / Production Artist / Photographer at Equity Creative Design
April 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Design, production and photography for leading brands. Main client is Case IH. Establish and build strong client relationships. Work with creative directors, project managers, clients and print vendors. Preflight and prepare press and web-ready files. Projects include: trade show signage, brochures, brand guides, campaigns, direct mailers, digital asset management, illustration, pattern design, sell sheets, e-blasts and web ads / banners, website art direction, storyboards / concepting / mock-ups, studio and on-location portrait, product and event photography.
Designer at The Roberts Group, Inc.
August 1, 2011 - Present
Temporary position to assist agency with design and production overflow. Projects included brochures and advertisements.
Designer at Proven Direct
August 1, 2011 - Present
Temporary position to assist agency with design of greeting card templates.
Photographer at SC Johnson
August 1, 2011 - Present
Photography and post-production of 300+ employee portraits and corporate kickball tournament event.
MarCom Project Supervisor at The Colman Group, Inc.
March 1, 2011 - September 18, 2025
Led in-house design team and managed the production of printed marketing materials, trade show graphics and web initiatives. Implemented web-based project management program Basecamp and Adobe Acrobat Shared Review proofing to increase organization and workflow. Managed multiple projects under tight deadlines. Established in-house product photography capabilities.
Photographer/Designer at Christine Adams Creative LLC
January 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance designer and portrait photographer. Design logos, social media artwork, albums, wedding invitations, baby announcements and holiday greetings.
Designer at Art Z Angel Ink Photography
January 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025
Design creative and custom wedding albums that create lasting memories for clients.
Graphic Arts Supervisor at Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc.
July 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025
Collaborated, conceptualized and executed printed materials while upholding identity standards. Co-developed and implemented numerous marketing campaigns. Developed and executed branding guidelines. Designed product brochures, advertisements, trade show art. Coordinated trade show I & D with a team. Worked with printers, exhibit house, internal departments from concept to completion.

Education

BA in Art; Graphic Design at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
December 1, 2001 - September 18, 2025
BA in Music; Voice at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
December 1, 2001 - September 18, 2025
Certification in Web Site Development at Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
June 1, 2003 - November 1, 2003

Qualifications

Imaging USA
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2020
In-HOWse Design Conference
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
HOW Design Conference
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
EXHIBITOR Conference
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025
Adobe Lightroom Training
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025
Adobe InDesign Training
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025
Flash Training
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025
Supervisory Training
January 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Healthcare
    Layout and design of corporate brochure
    Worked directly with internal clients, print vendors, from concept through completion.
    Beauty and working product photography
    Photos retouched and used for various print and digital marketing/advertising.
    Beauty and working product photography
    Photos retouched and used for various print and digital marketing/advertising.
    Beauty and working product photography
    Photos retouched and used for various print and digital marketing/advertising.
    Spring Sales Event Multimedia Campaign
    Production of National Ads, Co-Op ads, dealer POP kit items, web banners, social media ads. Worked with art director, clients, project managers and print vendors.
    Spring Sales Event Multimedia Campaign
    Won 1st place National Agri-Marketing Awards (NAMA) awards 2014.
    Various Trade Show Graphics
    Layout, production, worked with art directors, project managers and print vendors.
    Layout and design of trade show design
    Worked directly with internal clients, print vendors, exhibit house from concept through completion.
    Layout and production of trade show graphics and catalog
    Worked directly with internal clients and print vendors.