aaron johnson
President/CEO at SpeedPro
president/ceo speedpro nashville north
speedpro nashville north premier large format business-to-business printing partner north america . capability delivering service nationwide , offer full range large format printing solution encompass everything market business get best roi . 17 year graphic design industry , spanning higher education , sign industry well music product industry , learned great many thing . trial tribulation giving keen eye detail , incredible drive perfection execution success walk life . use large bold graphic catch eye , inspire client , motivate prospect , encourage success achieve maximum result factor .
SpeedPro
https://www.linkedin.com/company/speedpro-corporate
President/CEO
Speedpro is the premier large format business-to-business printing partners across the United States.
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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StretchLab Willowbrook
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stretchlab-willowbrook
Membership Experience Director
Willowbrook, Illinois, United States
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FitRec
Les Mills Sprint Group Fitness Instructor
Palos Hills, Illinois, United States
Moraine Valley Community College
https://www.linkedin.com/company/moraine-valley-community-college
Creative Designer / Graphic Designer
Moraine Valley is the second largest community college in the state of Illinois 
with a student enrollment of over 20,000.
Contributed to the department’s success with the following achievements:
7-National NCMPR Paragon Awards
18-Regional NCMPR Medallion Awards
5-Advertising Admissions Awards
7-Annual Education Advertising Awards
2-UPAA First Place Awards for creativity
1-Gold award from Kelby for photo manipulation
• Wield advanced levels of expertise with Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress  on a Mac and PC platform in a deadline driven environment. 
• Design and execute print collateral materials such as: Fliers, brochures, posters, advertisements, class mailers, catalogs, annual reports, logos, fundraiser campaigns for the Moraine Valley Foundation, invitations, environmental graphics, billboards, athletic sports programs, t-shirt designs, signage and more.
• Collaborate, conceptualize, art direct and assist in photo-shoots with the college’s photographer to achieve desired results.
• Obtain bids and negotiate with outside print vendors, acquiring pricing, selecting materials, checking for production inaccuracies (press checks) and the deliverables ensuring projects come in on-time and within budget.
• Collaborate with department copywriters to establish unique creative ideas and synchronize departmental efforts for marketing success. 
• Ensured brand consistency and execution through the use of our branding style guide to ensure brand integrity.
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Fastsigns Arlington Heights
Graphic Designer
• Functioned as the sole designer and assisted in managing the production process from start to ﬁnish.
• Managed day to day operation of large format digital printers, both solvent and UV, designing and producing for a variety of substrates and mediums.
• Designed, printed and installed vehicle wraps, trade-show banner graphics, real-estate signage, and directory signage.
• Managed, organized and maintained all job ﬁles while making suggestions for better file management.
• Performed quality control measures ensuring color proﬁles, branding standards and production standards for consistency.
Jellifish Int'l Corp.
Freelance Graphic Designer
• Designed full page, 4-color print advertisements for national publications 
such as Guitar World, Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, FRETS, and Musician’s Hotline.
• Developed package design concepts for repackaging of corporations primary product.
• Managed production schedule and delivery for print advertisements in a deadline driven environment.
• Designed brochures for national dealers and distributor of guitar accessories such as Guitar Center and Sam Ash.
• Produced informational “fax blasts” promoting special events and products.
• Conceptualized and developed distributor coupons.
• Assisted with media planning and media buying negotiations.
• Designed and produced active web banners as well as assisted with development of the companies Active Color Selector.
• Assisted with trade show set-up, sales and promotions.
• Conducted photo-shoots of alternate company products.
Oak Brook, Il.
Visual Communication
Bachelor's of Fine Arts
The Illinois institute of Art-Chicago
Business Administration
NDE
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
https://www.linkedin.com/school/southern-illinois-university/
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UCDA
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Nancy Blane Guerra Award- 2018 Employee of the Year for Professional Staff
Dr. Sylvia Jenkins
The Nancy Blane Guerra Service Award recognizes an administrative and professional staff member who demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the college’s mission and provides excellence in his or her work.
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