1. Kirk Lyman
CR8IV 1 - Experienced Print and Web Designer
Bloomingdale, IL
Kirk@lymandesign.com - 630-532-8549
Art director, senior designer with over 20 years experience creating design with impact; from concept to
final output. Work experience includes everything from annual reports to web design and development, while
working in corporate marketing and agency environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sr. Graphic Designer/ Marketing Coordinator
Tandem Family of Companies - Westchester, IL - August 2013 to Present
Responsibilities
Graphic design and art direction for the Tandem family of companies; Tandem HR, Benefits Solutions
Group, Workplace Solutions (EAP), and Alliance Workplace Solutions for the design and production of all the
organizations print and digital marketing collateral. Projects include branding/ corporate identity, newsletters,
email marketing, webinars, presentations and other supporting creative work,
Accomplishments
I upgraded and integrated the family of companies brands; increasing webinar attendance, organization
awareness in the marketplace and creating a positive internal culture/environment.
Skills Used
Working in a PC environment all design work was created using Adobe Creative Suite 6.0 and Microsoft Office
- From concept to final.
- art direction
- logo design/brand identity
- publication design an production
- print prepress expertise
- web/interactive design
- advanced and expert software skills
- Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, and Word
Adjunct Instructor - Graphic Design
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL - January 2006 to Present
I teach courses in graphic design, typography, illustration and web/interactive design, which includes leading
and mentoring students in the creation of professional quality portfolios.
Freelance & Contract Work
Various Organizations - Chicago, IL - May 1994 to Present
Freelance and contract work includes graphic design and art direction in the creation of corporate identity,
catalogs, brochures, illustration as well as web design and development; taking jobs from concept to final.
Partial Client List
- Advantage Financial Group
- AHIMA

2. - AtHome America
- Bradford Group (Collectibles Today)
- Clio Awards (Advertising Awards)
- ENRECO (Flaxseed Producers)
- Indian Lakes Resort
- LeHigh Press
- Northshore University Hospitals
- Pierce, Riesbeck & Associates (Accounting Firm)
- Res Publica Group (Public Relations Firm)
- Sears
Graphic Design Instuctor
Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, IL
Taught undergraduate and continuing education courses in graphic design, typography and illustration.
Work included the creation of curriculum, lesson plans and captivating classroom demonstrations for class
instruction.
Art Director/Graphic Designer
Clio Awards - Chicago, IL
Work included design and production of the call for entry kits, awards program and winner book.
Electronic Artist/Illustrator
Ambrosi Associates/Black Dot Group - Chicago, IL
Worked on the Sear's, K-mart, and Boise accounts. My responsibilities included design, production, and
coordination of flyers, brochures, catalogs, and other promotional collateral.
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Visual Communications
Illinois State University - Normal, IL
SKILLS
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Web Design, Leadership
LINKS
http://kirkalyman.blogspot.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Expert in the use of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Dreamweaver
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Proficient with Flash