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Jessica Gonzalez

I am a graphic designer and front-end developer with over 8 years of experience. I have experience working independently on projects from concept to completion, working with others, and project management. I am currently enjoying working as a designer/web developer with the fun folks at CMO Graphics. In my "free time", I enjoy my 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster. Riding through Lake Shore Drive at night is one of the best feelings in the world!


Client list includes: Kraft Foods, Mondelez International, Tyson and Illinois Buisness Communications.

Experience

CMO Graphics, Chicago | July 2007–Present

Designer & Web Front End Developer

  • Developed concepts and design for projects ranging from logos, sale materials, signage, book layouts and websites
  • Executed website development through mood boards, wireframes, design and front end development
  • Maintained and updated sites as needed though ftp
  • Responsible for photography in conjunction with these projects
  • Art Directed photography in Kraft Foods Studio
  • Successfully discussed client needs, met tight deadlines and on budget
  • Major clients include various brands within Kraft Foods, Mondelez International and Sara Lee Corporations

University of Illinois Press, Champaign | September 2005–2007

Student Designer

  • Designed 4-color book covers and jackets
  • Specified lamination, book cloths and paper for book interiors and exteriors
  • Converted hardcovers to soft covers and pre-flighted files for the printer

Freelance, Chicagoland Area | 2003–2007

Freelance Designer

Arranged intake meetings, presented concepts and design in logo development and various printed materials
Clients Included:

  • School of Art and Design, BFA catalogue, UIUC
  • Latina/Latino Studies Program, UIUC
  • Midwest Book and Manuscript Studies, UIUC
  • ArtScape Chicago, Harold Washington College’s Arts, Chicago

Freelance Photographer

Stock Photography: Scouted the locations, photographed subjects and scenes in response to client’s needs and invoiced clients

Assignment Photography: Same-day turnaround, campus scenes and events
Clients Included:

  • University of Illinois School of Art and Design
  • John Jennings, Graphic Design Professor/Illustrator
  • “Daily Illini” Newspaper

Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, Chicago | Summer 2005 & 2006

Senior Apprentice Artist

  • Teaching assistant to 18 graphic design apprentice artists for Chicago summer youth program
  • Worked with instructor to hold client intake meetings and presented student apprentice concepts to clients
  • Collaborated with team of student designers to create logos, menus, postcards, and posters

Education

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Web Design Certificate | 2014

University of Illinois at Champaign

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design | 2007

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography | 2006

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Dreamweaver

  • HTML5

  • CSS3

  • Jquery

  • WordPress

  • Familiar with different CMS platforms

  • MS Office Suite

Printing Process:

  • Silk Screen

  • Letterpress

  • Cyanotype

  • Van Dyke

  • Gum Bichromate