Bachelor's of Fine Arts | 2009-2010
I moved to Chicago to finish up my Bachelor's Degree with a major of Web Design and Interactive Media.
Bachelor's of Fine Arts | 2008-2009
I decided to further my graphic design education by transferring to a dedicated art school. This is where I began my major of Web Design and Interactive Media.
Pre-requisite courses + graphic design | 2004-2008
Started taking pre-requisite courses with becoming a dental hygienist in mind and then decided to follow my heart and switched to taking graphic design classes.
Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, RIP Flash
Have created Powerpoint presentations for senior level staff
Litmus and Email On Acid
Luminate Online, Listrak, Mailchimp, StrongView
Smartsheet, Basecamp, Asana, Jira
3D modeled and 3D printed this cat wheel!
Alzheimer's Association | 2016 - Present
AmTrav | 2013 - 2017
Merkle | 2016
PureEdge Lighting | 2014-2015
IPSOS | 2013-2014
Serta Mattresses | 2011-2016
TrainingU24/7 | 2011-2013
Design, develop, test and deploy emails. These include fundraising emails, event emails, invitations, newsletters and many more. When I started my current position, I took on converting all emails to be mobile responsive.
I've done lots of graphics for use on the web including banner ads, Facebook ads, inbox ads (ex. Google Discovery), Facebook contests artwork, infographics and much more.
Some examples of print pieces I've done include Serta Mattress Newsletters, various fact sheets, pop up banners for trade shows, flyers, and fundraising postcards.
I grew up in Michigan, moved to Chicago where I picked up my Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from The Illinois Institute of Art, and I now live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband and three Siamese rescue cats, Sia, Zuko, and Richard Parker. In my free time, I enjoy anything creative or crafty including crocheting (primarily cat hats) and 3D Modeling/Printing (primarily things for cats.)
© Megan Cogsdill