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EXPERIENCE

2025 - 2023

PRODUCT OWNER

The Marketing Arm

Chicago, IL

Responsible for content entry in monthly
web deployments, which has deepened my expertise in WordPress, including coding and customization. Additionally, I oversaw the production of micro-sites as a product owner, collaborating daily with designers, copywriters, developers, and vendors. This role has strengthened my skills in time management, organization, and communication—key abilities
I continuously refine to drive efficiency
and excellence.

2022 - 2023

DIGITAL DESIGNER

Aisle Rocket

Chicago, IL

Became proficient in Figma and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), evolving from wireframing web pages to building them in AEM, authoring, and publishing my designs
live. Working with major brands like Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Amana, I also gained valuable insight into marketing and sales strategies, particularly during high-stakes
events like Black Friday.

2022 - 2018

PRODUCTION &
MARKETING
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Modern Luxury Media

Chicago, IL

Managed print advertising and digital
marketing production for over 80 magazine
titles across the U.S. My role encompassed designing advertorials, special sections,
and production-ready templates, along with creating event collateral. I developed sales
and marketing support materials, including presentations, sales sheets, media kits, and
rate cards. On the digital side, I designed dedicated client emails, website and mobile
ads, social media graphics, and e-newsletter advertisements, ensuring cohesive and
engaging brand messaging across all platforms.

2018 - 2017

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Eataly

Chicago, IL

Previously worked in-house at Eataly’s Chicago location, where I was responsible for designing digital and print graphics to support store promotions and sales. I created in-store signage to highlight products, services, and seasonal marketing campaigns, ensuring all designs aligned with Eataly’s brand guidelines, procedures, and expectations.

2017 - 2016

MARKETING & 
GRAPHIC DESIGN
INTERN

Illinios State University 
Career Center

Normal, IL

Completed an in-house internship at the Illinois State University Career Center, where I applied creative skills to design and refresh print and digital marketing materials while adhering to brand guidelines. Collaborated with marketing assistants to research, plan, and revamp social media platforms, contributing to their successful relaunch. Additionally, I analyzed performance metrics, created graphics for social media, and developed presentations to enhance student outreach efforts.

EDUCATION

2013 - 2017

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Science

Degree in Graphic Design

Normal, IL

With a focus on typography, photography and creative problem-solving skills, classes
of perceptual theory, art history, typography, illustration and interactive mediums were completed. Portfolio reviews were scheduled throughout the sequence for official acceptance in to the graphic design program. General education courses were taken
as well. 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Motivational Mindset

Communication

Leadership 

Project Management

SOFTWARES

Figma

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

HTML/CSS

WordPress

Adobe XD

© 2025 by Kaylee Hayen
 

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