RACHEL BAUMGARTNER
630.746.4292
reb315@sbcglobal.net
DeKalb, Illinois
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
May 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic & Web Designer
MorningStar Media Group, Sycamore, IL
July 2018–Present
Responsibilities: Currently working with clients to create various designs that meet their goals and objectives, both individually and as a team. Designing deliverables across a variety of media: web, social, email, Google Ads, branding, and print. Animating visuals using Photoshop and AfterEffects for Google Ads, email marketing, and social media platforms.
OC Creative, DeKalb, Illinois
Graphic Design Intern
June 2017–August 2017
Responsibilities: Working with clients to create various designs that met their needs and goals. Learning new techniques from my supervisor and working with the other interns on various research projects.
Healing Hands Mission, Saint Charles, Illinois
Volunteer Director of Visual Communications
August 2015–Present
Responsibilities: Designing various deliverables such as flyers, brochures, and posters for events as well as the business cards for the board members. Creating content and visuals for both social media and email marketing.
SKILLS
Graphic Design
Branding
Web Design
Motion Graphics
Google Ads
TOOLS
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
AfterEffects
WordPress
Email Marketing Tools
Microsoft Office
CERTIFICATIONS
Google Ads Display Certification
Google Ads Search Certification
Google Ads Video Certification
REFERENCES
Available upon request