EDUCATION

Columbia CollegeChicago, IL - 2008 - 2012Bachelor of Fine ArtsAdvertising Art DirectionMinor in Web Development

OBJECTIVETo be hired for a position as an art director with a focus on print, interactive and web design.

SKILLS

I am proficient in HTML and CSS hand-coding. I feel comfortable designing for interactive and web platforms. I have substantial knowledge in print design and pre-press processes. I also enjoycooking, watercolor painting, and playing piano.

SOFTWAREAdobe Creative Suite 5.5Adobe LightroomAdobe FlashMac OSX & Windows PlatformsApple iWorkMicrosoft Office

MEMBERSHIPSAIGA - since 2011Columbia Students in Design - since 2011STA - since 2012NSCS - since 2012

EXPERIENCEBRANDING MANAGER // ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTPark One, Inc. & Related CompaniesChicago, IL 2008 - 2011

MManaged branding development, print production, and creative design for Park One parking garages, Travelodge Downtown Chicago hotel, Chicago Carry Out restaurant and The L Cafe. Work included banners, menus, flyers, branding identities, in-house signage, local advertising, and web design.

MARKETING MANAGER //CUSTOMER SERVICEBooks in the City & Related CompaniesChicago, IL 2011 - 2012

Managed advertising, branding development and print production for Books in the City and Art SSupplies in the City. Work included event planning, email marketing, in-house signage design, web design, newspaper advertising, and print promotion campaign design.

REFERENCESAvailable Upon Request

RECOGNITIONPerigo CEO Scholarship 2011President’s Club Scholarship 2009Presidential Leadership Scholarship 2008Arts Excellence Award: Wayland High School, 2007

lauren.kosiara@gmail.com // 312.498.6871 // laurenkosiara.com