who is amy dunn?

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR, QUAD GRAPHICS, CHICAGO, IL
Creative lead for True Value circulars and catalogs (600 pages yearly). Developed trusted creative partnership with client by delivering strategic, on-brand creative within the client’s limited budget. Led and conducted seasonal client brainstorm sessions, advance planning, development of photo plans as well as satisfying the day-to-day creative needs of the account. Principal photo art direction of yearly on-location shoot featuring patio furniture and grills. Conducted customization production overhaul, resulting in time savings and streamlined production process.
December 2014-June 2020.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, SCHAWK, CHICAGO, IL
Creative lead for True Value circulars and catalogs.
September 2013-December 2014.

FREELANCE DESIGNER, DUNN DESIGN, SKOKIE, IL
Clients included: Schawk, Epic Sky Marketing, Everybody Move Inc, Open Stage Consulting, Skokie School District 73.5, Midstates Recycling & Refining Inc, Dreamdaze, Hartford Maine Township.
July 2010-September 2013.

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, SCHAWK, CHICAGO, IL
Directed, motivated and supported creative staff of four to produce Sears preprints and mailers (4,000 pages yearly). Challenged creative staff to exceed client expectations in photography and layout. Represented agency at client meetings. Developed trusted strategic partnership with client to ensure contract renewal in extremely competitive marketplace. Created and executed effective photo plan and layout concepts for jewelry, electronics, holiday decor and home goods. Managed complex projects with elevated creative standards, meticulous attention to detail, and navigated constantly-fluctuating needs and priorities. Designed compelling specialty pieces including gift cards, magazine ads, postcards, mailers and in-store flyers. Earned Retail Advertising Conference’s RACie Award 2006.
November 2004-July 2010.

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR, SCHAWK / AMBROSI, CHICAGO, IL
Directed layout and photography of Sears preprints and mailers (2,000 pages yearly). Led creative and production team of five and created campaign concepts, graphics and formats. Wrote training manual for new Art Directors. Adhered to inflexible print production schedule.
October 1996-November 2004. Promoted to Associate Creative Director

ART DIRECTOR, SCHAWK / AMBROSI, CHICAGO, IL
Supported creative staff with layouts and implementing client changes. Prepared documents for client approval. Edited apparel film.
May 1996-October 1996. Promoted to Senior Art Director

PHOTO COORDINATOR, SCHAWK / AMBROSI, CHICAGO, IL
Scanned, outlined, logged and populated apparel images (up to 100 images weekly) in Sears preprint documents. Coordinated film between three Photo Art Directors on location and five in-house creative teams in order to meet challenging deadlines.
May 1995-May 1996. Promoted to Art Director

ART DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR, OFFICE MAX / RELIABLE CORPORATION, CHICAGO, IL
Trained, motivated and evaluated six staff artists and numerous freelancers. Generated distinct promotional catalog sale concepts to support company position as value leader in B2B and B2C office supply categories. Developed efficient page workflow for newly-installed desktop publishing system. Approved page layouts, photography, and front cover designs to ensure consistency across all departments. Resolved staffing issues. Complied with rigid print schedule. Redesigned company newsletter using recyclable paper at a 20% cost savings. Awarded Employee of the Month, October 1994.
March 1992-May 1995.

LAYOUT ARTIST, OFFICE MAX / RELIABLE CORPORATION, CHICAGO, IL
Provided high-quality catalog layouts and dynamic front cover designs. Became responsible for training and supervising new artists and freelancers.
February 1991-March 1992. Promoted to Art Department Supervisor