RESUME
Cecilia Allen 217-979-6931 allencecilia19@gmail.com LinkedIn
Education:
BA - Advertising and Public Relations, Loyola University Chicago Class of 2023
Professional Experience:
Discover Financial Services Chicago, IL
Freelance Digital Designer Oct 2023 - April 2025
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Worked with ESG Steering Committee and assisted on the design of the 2023 and 2024 CIR reports exceeding business goals
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Utilized dual-application workflows in Adobe InDesign and Workiva to design and produce the 2023 and 2024 Corporate Impact Reports (CIR)
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Follow standard workflow processes, collaborated with business partners, and produced deliverables in accordance with the Discover Brand Identity Design System
HiFi Social Chicago, IL
Internal Branding Intern August 2022- Dec 2022
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Introduced and applied branding guidelines across social media platforms
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Designed content and managed the company’s Instagram account to boost engagement
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Supported digital marketing and promotional campaigns to enhance brand visibility
Inigo Communications Chicago, IL
Promotions Apprentice August 2022- Dec 2022
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Curated online content for Inigo Communications to boost client and recruitment outreach
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Organized and edited team headshots, recruitment posters, and social media posts
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Improved brand awareness through online channels on socail media and newsletter
Inigo Communications Chicago, IL
Creative Coordinator Jan 2022- May 2022
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Developed branding guidelines for clients including design, logos and website curation.
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Utilized graphic design and video editing skills to produce innovative visual projects
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Communicated deliverable progress during client meetings, ensuring client satisfaction and understanding
Awards
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2024 Workiva, Corporate Impact Report
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2024 IHAF Honorable Mention, Annual Reports: Corporate Impact Report
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2024 GDUSA In-house Design Award, D/E/I Communication: Corporate Impact Report
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2024 GDUSA In-house Design Award, Annual + Corporate Reports: Annual Report
Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Workiva
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Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)