Kyle Crego

I’m a 2020 high school graduate currently pursuing a degree in Media & Communication Arts with a focus on 2D animation and motion graphics. Skills: • Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop • Expert in Procreate app • Entry level skills in Adobe After Effects • Possess both digital and traditional design and illustration capabilities • Experienced in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint • Excellent at taking direction and a team player • Perform well in a fast-paced environment • Self motivated • Good written and verbal communication skills Work Experience: 2021-present Freelance Graphic designer/illustrator for Custom Marijuana Packaging in Clinton Township, MI. Create digital original illustrations for custom labels for marijuana dispensary packaging companies. 2020 Created original digital illustrations for use in the International Hearing Society’s The Hearing Professional magazine. 2016-present Create original drawings and artwork through commission. Volunteer Work Experience: 2017-2020 Designed t-shirt logos for the Chippewa Valley School District’s Destination Imagination teams for four consecutive years, including original digital artwork and preparing the art for final screen printing. 2019-2020 Brainstormed with management at Michigancreativity.org on enamel pin design ideas for future use for the Michigan Destination Imagination (DI) affiliate. 2019-2021 Designed show t-shirts for the Chippewa Valley High School marching band, including creating the original digital art and preparing it for screen printing. Achievements: Competed in Destination Imagination for Chippewa Valley Schools for eight consecutive years, qualifying at both the State and Global Finals levels for seven years. Destination Imagination (DI) is a global educational nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators, leaders and creative problem solvers. DI provides unique educational experiences across seven project-based Challenge types–Technical, Scientific, Engineering, Fine Arts, Improvisational, Service Learning, and Early Learning. Participated in the Chippewa Valley High School concert and marching bands for four years.