CHRISTOPHER KOWALSKI

2343 N. AVERS #2
CHICAGO, IL 60647
773-242-0596
chris@chriskowalski.com
www.chriskowalski.com

With more than fifteen years of experience, I bring an innovative and exacting talent to
the challenges of creative design. I am a goal-orientated designer with a passion for
developing creative solutions to challenging design objectives.
For the last two years Ive been working with a marketing company as part of their art
department developing websites and print materials. My responsibilities included
designing, building and maintaining websites, on-line advertising, e-mail blasts,
catalog and print pieces. In this environment Ive had the opportunity to work closely
with account executives to quickly develop and execute online promotionals, product
launches, and advertising.
I have strong experience with a wide variety of programs including Illustrator, Photoshop,
Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Quark and Microsoft Office as well as html, xhtml and css.
My work history includes the development of digital and print design to establish
a strong brand presence both on-line and through print materials. I'm comfortable
managing multiple projects, aggressive deadlines and clients who expect excellence.
Im confident that I can contribute immediately and prove to be a consistent source of
creative input and informative design.
I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss how my skills can contribute to your company.
My portfolio is posted online at www.chriskowalski.com and I encourage you to take a
few moments to review my work. If you feel that I would be a good match for your position,
please call or e-mail me to arrange an interview. My phone number is 773-242-0596 and
my e-mail address is chris@chriskowalski.com.
I look forward to hearing from you.

C h r i s t o p h e r

K o w a l s k i

CHRISTOPHER

KOWALSKI

CONTACT
Address : 2343 N. Avers #2 Chicago, IL 60647
E-mail : chris@chriskowalski.com

Phone : 773-242-0596
Web : www.chriskowalski.com

EDUCATION
University of Illinois 1987 -1993
Degrees in : Graphic Design
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Painting

EMPLOYMENT
Gavi International Feb. 08 - June 10

Designed, built and maintained websites for company and clients

Created Flash advertising
Sent regular E-mail blasts
Created print materials for catalog, packaging and marketing

Nimlok Company

1995 - 2007

Developed Flash materials for website banners and e-mail blasts both internally
and as a service to Nimlok's distributors
Created and updated Nimlok's sell-sheets and catalog
Oversaw branding and production of support materials for Nimlok's distributors,
such as business cards, stationery and sales materials
Created print ads for both Nimlok and their distributors
Created multimedia CD-ROMs using Director as a promotional tool
Animated product set-up sequences to illustrate how Nimlok products are assembled
Created large-scale exhibit graphics as a service to Nimlok Company, its
distributors, and end-user clients
Art Director of photoshoots for Nimlok and clients
Wrote scripts and press releases for the Marketing Department
Pre-flight and preparation of client files for in-house printing on vinyl, rigid
substrate, and fabric

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Development of Encyclopaedia Britannicas graphics and Britannica On-line graphics

Viacom New Media

1994 - 1995

1995

2-D animation for video games

SOFTWARE
Photoshop
InDesign

KNOWLEDGE
Illustrator
Quark XPress

Flash
Microsoft Office

Dreamweaver