I am a dynamic senior graphic designer and IT support consultant with over 10 years of experience across sectors, skilled in leading design projects that align with brand guidelines, creating innovative solutions, and optimizing user experiences. My achievements include managing award-winning marketing collateral and developing _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I bring strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of user needs to drive impactful design initiatives that elevate brand presence and engagement.

Alex Derienko

I am a dynamic senior graphic designer and IT support consultant with over 10 years of experience across sectors, skilled in leading design projects that align with brand guidelines, creating innovative solutions, and optimizing user experiences. My achievements include managing award-winning marketing collateral and developing _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I bring strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of user needs to drive impactful design initiatives that elevate brand presence and engagement.

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I am a dynamic senior graphic designer and IT support consultant with over 10 years of experience across sectors, skilled in leading design projects that align with brand guidelines, creating innovative solutions, and optimizing user experiences.

My achievements include managing award-winning marketing collateral and developing Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup I bring strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of user needs to drive impactful design initiatives that elevate brand presence and engagement.

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Work Experience

IT Specialist at Carle Hospital Urbana-Champaign
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led migration to Windows 11, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal user disruption. Documented and reported issues, and completed tasks to maintain project transparency. Monitored system resources (CPU, disk, memory); adjusted configurations to optimize performance and user experience. Maintained detailed documentation of system capabilities and tracked equipment for internal teams and operational staff. Demonstrated expertise in OS imaging, hardware upgrades, restoration, maintenance, server migration, MS Office 365, medical equipment software updates, and IT support.
Helpdesk Support at NCSA, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Provided Linux-based helpdesk support; primary resource for error detection and correction. Responded to inquiries from NCSA, Delta, Jira, and XSEDE Help Desks, assisting with authentication and account management. Monitored helpdesk systems, reported issues to relevant vendors, and documented resolutions. Evaluated system resources and fine-tuned configurations to improve performance and efficiency. Maintained documentation on system capabilities and equipment; demonstrated understanding of higher education structures.
IT (Fine and Applied Arts) Technical Support at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
November 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Collaborated with IT staff to prepare user documentation and technical guides, using MS Office and Office 365 to manage tasks. Resolved customer technical issues via phone, email, and on-site support; managed calendars; created and maintained user accounts within the ticketing system. Used Google Docs, MS Teams, Skype for Business, Zoom, and Slack for collaboration; escalated complex issues to appropriate teams. Provided clear, step-by-step troubleshooting instructions and addressed IT system questions.
Senior Graphic Designer at Emory University
September 1, 2004 - April 1, 2014
Conceptualized and designed layouts for posters, signage, banners, displays, slide decks, medical illustrations, and promotional materials, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. Prioritized workloads and managed projects independently. Engineered and maintained the department’s website using HTML, XML, PHP, and JavaScript. Created marketing materials for print, web, and social media, and conducted quality audits. Trained staff on hardware and software and provided comprehensive technical support.
Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design, and IT Support at AGIO PRESS, INC.
August 1, 1994 - April 1, 2000
Designed, developed, and maintained the company’s News Website www.Global Atlanta.com and the GlobalFax Newsletter covering international business news. Created newsletter layouts, brochures, and ad banners with Adobe InDesign. Managed LAN and FileMaker Pro databases; developed interfaces, shell scripts, and PDF solutions to improve content dissemination. Produced multimedia content; implemented network security measures and trained staff in hardware, software, and distribution workflows.

Education

Computer Science Courses at DeVry Institute
March 1, 1994 - April 1, 1995
Art Certificate, Graphic Design, Adobe CS at Atlanta College of Arts
May 1, 1992 - October 1, 1993
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Serov’s State Academic Institute of Painting, Design, and Architecture
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1988
Bachelor’s degree (Diploma), BA at St. Petersburg, Russia
January 1, 1976 - June 1, 1984

Qualifications

Art Certificate, Graphic Design, Adobe CS
May 1, 1992 - October 1, 1993
Computer Science Courses
March 1, 1994 - April 1, 1995

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet