Resume — adam halon

Life Fitness
Senior Graphic Designer | Rosemont, IL | 05.2022 – 06.2023

Design print and digital collateral to advance organizational initiatives, raise brand awareness,
support products and drive sales across all lines of business
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive international creative campaigns
from concept to completion, while managing scope, tight deadlines, vendor relationships and
junior designers
Enhance and evolve brand guidelines to streamline legacy brands and product lines to latest styles

Freelance Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Designer | Chicago, IL | 08.2010 – Present

Concept and design assets for a diverse range of clients in commercial, education, healthcare and transportation industries
Including: Metra, Blick Art Supplies, Omron Healthcare, Keena Healthcare Technology, ISACA, Intercultural Montessori Language School, Off Color Brewing, Asurion, Willmette Hockey Club

Association for Supply Chain Management
Senior Graphic Designer | Chicago, IL | 11.2017 – 09.2020

Lead implementation of organization’s rebrand, advise executives and third-party agencies on design decisions, ensuring cohesion and clarity across all collateral;
including print, web, social, video and events
Advance brand awareness and increase organization’s digital footprint through implementation of video content, infographics, social media campaigns, microsites
and Google Ads

American Board of Medical Specialties
Graphic Designer | Chicago, IL | 05.2014 – 11.2017

Establish enhanced look, feel and identity for all brand collateral to refine guidelines, increase visual integrity and heighten global outreach efforts
Influence decision-making to implement best design practice across all of the organization’s departments by leading conversations and building relationships

North Suburban YMCA
Graphic Designer | Northbrook, IL | 07.2013 – 05.2014

Elevate fundraising efforts by increasing brand and event awareness via development of unique sub-brand identities, print and social media campaigns while also adhering to YMCA USA brand standards

Blue Chip Casino
Graphic Designer | Michigan City, IN | 02.2012 – 07.2013

Create innovative print and motion campaigns to better engage a diverse demographic while maintaining brand standards for all of the property’s various hospitality facets, including gaming, hotel, restaurants, bars and spa

Purdue University Calumet
Adjunct Lecturer | Hammond, IN | 08.2010 – 12.2012

Teach, engage and motivate students to understand concepts, including design fundamentals, typography and web design, through humor, field trips and
interesting projects

EDUCATION

Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN | 08.2005 – 08.2010
Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Graphics Technology

American Academy of Art
Chicago, IL | 08.2003 – 05.2005
Completed coursework in art fundamentals, graphic design and life drawing

TECHNICAL SKILLS