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JONATHAN McDONNELL
jonathanbmcdonnell@gmail.com | 224-770-0605 | linkedin.com/in/jonathan-b-mcdonnell │ Barrington, IL

Graphic Designer
PROFILE
Recent Interdisciplinary Arts graduate (Summa Cum Laude) with hands-on experience in graphic design, photography, and print production. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud with a strong eye for visual detail, brand consistency, and deadline-driven creative work. Eager to bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to labeling, packaging, and marketing collateral as a Junior Creative Designer.
SKILLS
• Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom • Basic HTML • Mac & PC
• Digital & Darkroom (Film) Photography • Product & Merchandise Design
• Logo, Poster & Print Design • Screen Printing / Print Making
• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Time Management, Multitasking & Attention to Detail
DESIGN EXPERIENCE & PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
• Photography Project: Abandoned Spaces: Conceived, shot, and printed an independent photo series on disused manufacturing buildings; presented the project and creative process to faculty and peers.
• Product & Object Photography: Produced studio-style photography using both digital (Adobe Lightroom) and traditional darkroom workflows.
• Logo & Brand Design: Designed original logo concepts for coursework and personal projects, applying typography and brand-identity fundamentals.
• Poster & Print Design: Created poster layouts and hand-generated illustrations for academic and personal projects.
• Printmaking: Completed a semester-long course in screen printing, from concept through final print.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2024 – May 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List, 3.92 GPA
• Coursework focused on design, photography, and music production
Harper College August 2022 – May 2024
Associate in Arts
• Coursework in design, printing, and photography
WORK EXPERIENCE
Retail Associate | Target August 2025 – Present
• Support order fulfillment across multiple floor roles, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing competing priorities.
Game Master | Mastermind Escape Games May 2023 – January 2024
• Guided guest experiences and troubleshot in real time, developing strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Collaborated with a small team to maintain game presentation and guest satisfaction.
Retail Associate | Jewel-Osco June 2022 – May 2023
• Delivered customer service in a high-volume retail setting, building organizational and time-management skills.

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