I’m a Chicago native bringing over a decade of graphic design experience to the table.
My passion for creating, designing, and branding fuels my work, and my boundless creativity ensures a wealth of fresh ideas.
CONTACT
847-207-7616
dandaviddesigns@gmail.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL
SKILLS
EXPERT
Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator
Final Cut Pro X • Branding & Identity • E-Mail Marketing
Infographics & Illustration • Audacity • ChatGPT • Elevenlabs
ADVANCED
Adobe Dreamweaver • Adobe Premier • UI/UX Design
Packaging • IBM Acoustic • Figma • MS Office • Product Photography
Social Media Marketing • Creative Writing • Narration & Voicework
Motion Graphics • Rosebud AI
INTERMEDIATE
Adobe XD • Adobe Character Animator • Adobe Lightroom
HTML5 + CSS • Salesforce Email Builder
Shopify • Wordpress • Hootsuite
EXPERIENCE
Email Developer & Digital Designer
US Foods | Rosemont, IL | February 2018 to present
Joined as a general graphic designer under a contractor position. Over time, I helped elevate the email marketing initiatives and was welcomed aboard full-time as an email developer (front and back-end) and digital designer.
UI Designer
Tidbt Technologies | Chicago, IL | December 2017 to December 2020
I was the lead designer and marketing strategist for Tidbt – a tech startup currently developing a social media app. Working with the developers, I was responsible for the front-end design of the app, as well as all marketing and social media collateral.
Marketing Director
Assyrian Student Association of Chicago | Chicago, IL | March 2016 to present
A 2-year position for a local non-for-profit. Duties included creating visual marketing collateral for events and announcements, managing the website, and directing all social media marketing efforts.
Graphic Designer
Equity LifeStyle Properties | Chicago, IL | September 2015 to January 2018
As a member of a small team, my duties included creating various print material including flyers, brochures, posters and other marketing items. Digital assets included social media graphics, web banners, ads and marketing email blasts. On an internal level, roles include creating corporate brands for ongoing initiatives and branding for various communities.
Graphic & Production Artist
Axiz Group | Lincolnwood, IL | September 2013 to March 2015
Responsibilities included mocking up visuals of branded promotional items for potential customers, product photography, creating info-graphics for social media advertisements and e-mail blasts promoting monthly deals to customers.
Graphic Design Intern
June Media | Northbrook, IL | August 2013 to October 2015
Duties included recreating logos for websites, creating various web advertisements/banners, fixing HTML code for newsletters, mocking up web pages and creating promotional and marketing collateral.
Marketing Team Intern
Maurice Sporting Goods | Northbrook, IL | June 2008 to August 2008
Assisted in day-to-day operations of the Marketing Team including product photography, photo editing, file management and the design of various promotional materials.

PASSION PROJECTS
Nope! Too Creepy
Producer & Host | Launched in October 2014 | @NopeTooCreepy
Nope! Too Creepy launched in 2014 as a YouTube channel that features creepy tales from around the web. It has grown to a full-fledged podcast and TikTok account, with a combined following of nearly 500,000 horror-lovers. The brand continues to grow with a new weekly series being added to the roster.
The Nope Collection: 20 Short Horror Stories
My first book! I wrote every story, designed the interior and exterior, made custom illustrations, prepared the files for printing, created the Kindle version, and all marketing material.
Available on Amazon
City of Nightmares
My newest book, and first step into non-fiction. City of Nightmares is your ultimate guide to 500 spine-tingling locations across all 50 states.
Available on Amazon
Enkidu Interactive
Founder | Launched in February 2022 | @Enkiduinteractive
Enkidu Interactive, a board game and entertainment startup, is the face of my gaming projects.
Named after the legendary figure Enkidu from ‘The Epic of Gilgamesh,’ my goal is to unite friends and family through the spirit of camaraderie, teamwork, and friendly competition that transformed King Gilgamesh’s life.
Encounters: The Cryptid Hunting Game
The first full game I produced under the Enkidu Interactive brand. I designed the game, the cards, rules, rulebook, packaging, and boards. I also created all the marketing material, videos, and other promotional items required to get the game fully funded on Kickstarter.
Available on EnkiduInteractive.com
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