Eric Barr Graphic Artist
Eric Barr
Graphic Artist - Illustrator - Friend
I am a natural born creative with 10+ years of experience and skills in illustration, animation, photography and typography. I am most comfortable in a fast paced environment and I have
a proven track record in managing strict deadlines and multiple projects at once.
I am proficient in many programs on both Mac and PC platforms:
- InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, Quark and others.
Education
Bachelors in Graphic Arts at Robert Morris College
Associates of Advertising Design and Illustration at The College of DuPage
Employment
Multimedia Designer at Grand Victoria Casino Elgin 2016 - 2018
- Logos and branding for the casino, promotions, events and food/entertainment outlets
- Direct Mail, EMail and Geo Fencing
- All on property print including posters, backlits, brochures, menus, etc.
- Dynamic animated digital messages on the casino floor and outdoor message boards
- Web and social media graphics
Graphic Designer at Hollywood Casino Aurora 2011 - 2016
- Logos & branding for the casino, promotions & food/entertainment outlets
- Direct Mail and EMail
- Posters, backlits & large scale wall/window wraps
- Animated digital messages on the casino floor & outdoor marquee
- Web and social media graphics
Sr. Graphic Designer at XSport Fitness 2007 - 2010
- Retail Signs, Direct Mail, Flyers, Banners, Menus, Kiosks, Labels, Gift Cards, Etc.
- Worked closely with the Web Designer providing graphics and design assistance
- Advertising Design for outside clients advertising within the clubs on the XSport Network
Freelance
Freelance Designer 2006 - Present
Here are a few of my more noteworthy clients:
- StorageP------------, OutlandF------------, LantzT------------, FPZ.com & StacheRocksC------------
Freelancer for Flexible Packaging and Food & Drug Packaging Magazines 2002 - 2006
Here are a few of the more noteworthy clients I created ads for:
- Hosokawa Alpine American, Coim USA Inc. and Stull Technologies
References
Doug Lima - Senior Casino Marketing Executive------------
Will Tipping - Marketing Manager at Grand Victoria Casino------------
Toni Johnson - VP of Casino Operations at Hollywood Casino Aurora------------
Jenny Orwick - Senior Marketing Specialist at ComEd------------
Brad Atwell - Senior UX/UI Designer at Chamberlain Group------------
Tim Markwiese - Senior Analyst Business Systems - SAP at Molex------------
Dayna Tarr - Advisor at Lantz Financial Advisors of Wells Fargo------------
Eric Barr
Graphic Artist - Illustrator - Friend
I am a natural born creative with 10+ years of experience and skills in illustration, animation, photography and typography. I am most comfortable in a fast paced environment and I have
a proven track record in managing strict deadlines and multiple projects at once.
I am proficient in many programs on both Mac and PC platforms:
- InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, Quark and others.
Education
Bachelors in Graphic Arts at Robert Morris College
Associates of Advertising Design and Illustration at The College of DuPage
Employment
Multimedia Designer at Grand Victoria Casino Elgin 2016 - 2018
- Logos and branding for the casino, promotions, events and food/entertainment outlets
- Direct Mail, EMail and Geo Fencing
- All on property print including posters, backlits, brochures, menus, etc.
- Dynamic animated digital messages on the casino floor and outdoor message boards
- Web and social media graphics
Graphic Designer at Hollywood Casino Aurora 2011 - 2016
- Logos & branding for the casino, promotions & food/entertainment outlets
- Direct Mail and EMail
- Posters, backlits & large scale wall/window wraps
- Animated digital messages on the casino floor & outdoor marquee
- Web and social media graphics
Sr. Graphic Designer at XSport Fitness 2007 - 2010
- Retail Signs, Direct Mail, Flyers, Banners, Menus, Kiosks, Labels, Gift Cards, Etc.
- Worked closely with the Web Designer providing graphics and design assistance
- Advertising Design for outside clients advertising within the clubs on the XSport Network
Freelance
Freelance Designer 2006 - Present
Here are a few of my more noteworthy clients:
- StorageP------------, OutlandF------------, LantzT------------, FPZ.com & StacheRocksC------------
Freelancer for Flexible Packaging and Food & Drug Packaging Magazines 2002 - 2006
Here are a few of the more noteworthy clients I created ads for:
- Hosokawa Alpine American, Coim USA Inc. and Stull Technologies
References
Doug Lima - Senior Casino Marketing Executive------------
Will Tipping - Marketing Manager at Grand Victoria Casino------------
Toni Johnson - VP of Casino Operations at Hollywood Casino Aurora------------
Jenny Orwick - Senior Marketing Specialist at ComEd------------
Brad Atwell - Senior UX/UI Designer at Chamberlain Group------------
Tim Markwiese - Senior Analyst Business Systems - SAP at Molex------------
Dayna Tarr - Advisor at Lantz Financial Advisors of Wells Fargo------------