1. experience
education
• Worked independently and in a collaborative team environment delivering professional
communications
• Delivered completed projects on time and within budget based on client objectives and
organizational brand standards
• Helped populate and manage organization’s online presence utilizing proprietary
software platforms: Church Sites; Imaginary Landscape; Cvent
• Produced print and digital materials while working in Mac/PC settings using a variety
of software: Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, Dreamweaver
and Flash; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, 365 SharePoint and Excel
overview
I have worked in profit
and non-profit sectors
where I have:
January 2003 — Present
Northern Illinois University. DeKalb, IL | Bachelor of Arts — Art
contract designer — Creative Circle Advertising Creative Staffing. Chicago IL
• Professional Association: Property Casualty Association of America (PCI)
- Design materials for print and digital while adhering to organization’s brand identity
- Produce event materials such as program books, presentations, on-site signage, info.
sheets, digital and online art
community volunteer
• Marketing/PR Officer | National Hook-Up of Black Women - Joliet Chapter
- Write and send out news releases for program events
- Suggest content for social media posts
- Provide marketing support to committee chairs such as flyers, tickets and ads
- Help educate chapter members on marketing and branding the organization
advertising specialist — OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Ottawa IL
• Develop and maintain the design, look and style for all hospital communications pieces
such as micro-campaigns, invitations, eblasts, presentations, brochures, signage, direct
response, and print/web ads
• Maintain and oversee adherence to institution’s brand identity
• Work with client departments to schedule, design, and produce needed materials
• Negotiate and secure vendor estimates
• Back-up marketing communications specialist when needed
• Work with the rest of the marketing department on event planning (parades, information
fairs, Business After Hours, and Gala fundraising)
graphic designer — Morris Daily Herald. Morris, IL
• Work in a team environment to design, layout, typeset print and web ads with tight turn-
around deadlines
communications director — St. James Episcopal Cathedral. Chicago, IL
• Develop and maintain the design, look and style for all cathedral communications
• Implement and oversee marketing and PR concerns
• Plan and coordinate communication information with ministry chairs
• Write/edit church community contributions to communications materials.
• Set and maintain production schedules for staff and ministry members
• Supervise contract and volunteer designers and production artists
• Work with vendors and members to maintain Cathedral religious and graphics standards
• Negotiate and secure vendor estimates
• Support fundraising efforts by designing and providing communications pieces such as
brochures, invitations, eblasts, and print ads
stephanie white
Design Communications | www.StephanieWhiteDesign.com | 815.690.2853 | sawhite62@hotmail.com

2. Lou Ann Johnson
President
National Hook-Up of Black Women | Joliet Chapter
P.O. Box 1084
Joliet, IL 60434
815.545.2741 (mobile)
Dr. Michael Robinson
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Illinois Institute of Art, Tinley Park Campus
18670 Graphic Drive
Tinley Park IL 60477
773.879.2004 (mobile)
Sue Swong
Professional Recruiter
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
1100 E. Norris Dr.
Ottawa IL 61350
815.431.5266 (office)
references
Professional
stephanie white
Design Communications | www.StephanieWhiteDesign.com | 815.690.2853 | sawhite62@hotmail.com