The goal of this project is to closely examine a scene in America something that is unique to America. I chose to take a closer look at what happens to the brink and motor stores. As I drive around my town I see empty storefronts - businesses that use make millions now nowhere in sight. Where did the business go? This magazine article takes a look at the online takeover and what happens when a big business leaves a town. The goal for this project was to use all original images to show what I see from my own perceptive. The stores shown in this project were all places I had been to as a child that are now gone.
The goal of this project is to closely examine a scene in America something that is unique to America. I chose to take a closer look at what happens to the brink and motor stores. As I drive around my town I see empty storefronts - businesses that use make millions now nowhere in sight. Where did the business go? This magazine article takes a look at the online takeover and what happens when a big business leaves a town. The goal for this project was to use all original images to show what I see from my own perceptive. The stores shown in this project were all places I had been to as a child that are now gone.
This is me
Hello, my name is Mary Oblein. I am the Assistant Marketing Director at CPV Paint & Graphics. I am passionate about marketing, visual communication, branding, and design. I believe that Excellence Matters in everything I do. Every day I strive to creatively problem-solve to find the best solution to grab the audience's attention.
Education
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
- Maya Angelou
Carthage College - Graphic Design Bachelors of Arts - B.A. Graduated 2020
Gateway Technical College - Marketing Communication Associate of Arts and Sciences - A.A.S. Graduated 2018
Experience / Skills
Photography + Graphic Design + Digital Marketing + Web Design
Software Skills: Microsoft Office: MS Word and MS PowerPoint. Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.
Other Skills: Communication, teamwork, analytical thinking, and creativity.
Marketing Director /
August 2022 - Present
Custom Painted Vehicles, Inc (CPV Paint and Graphics), Franksville, WI
Assistant Marketing Director /
September 2021 - August 2022
Custom Painted Vehicles, Inc (CPV Paint and Graphics), Franksville, WI
Graphic Designer /
April 2021 - Present
Living Light Christian Church, Kenosha, WI
As a graphic designer, my responsibilities include designing presentions, creating and formatting documents, designing social media images, and more. Following branding guidelines and style. Amend designs after feedback. Works with and reports to Media and Communication Manager.
Visual Design Intern Internship /
August 2020 - November 2020
Niiti, Remote
For this position, my responsibilities are to create visual and UI design for the app HuTouch. Including, logo design, branding, visual pitch decks, social media content, and more.
Media and Communications Internship /
May 2018 – August 2018
One Church Ministries INC, Kenosha, WI
The Design and Media Intern will assist the media and communication department through a variety of channels including graphic design, video production, marketing, and communication. The goal is that the intern will gain practical experience in the fields of graphic design, marketing, and church media.
Primary duties included:
Implement content and create illustrations for the School of Worship Theory Book. This project required experience in InDesign. The project will be included designing several pages of a book, participated in the editing and review process with the School of Worship staff, and worked with the Media and Communication Manager to finalize the design to get books printed.
Marketing Support / April 2018 – August 2018
Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI
Assisted with marketing projects for Gateway’s Learning Innovation Division (LID). I worked on editing and creating brochures, presentations, digital signage, and more. Helping the LID team execute marketing goals.
Marketing Internship / January 2018 – April 2018
Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI
Assisted with marketing projects for Gateway’s Learning Innovation Division (LID). I worked on editing and creating brochures, presentations, digital signage, and more.
Awards / Acknowledgments
Deans List
Multimedia - Honorable Mention at Gateway Technical College Student Design Show
Activities
Member of Lambda Pi Eta / 2019 - 2020
Carthage College Chapter, Kenosha, WI
Professional fraternity for Communication, Graphic Design, and Public Relations majors and minors.
Member of Graphics Team / October 2014 – Present
Living Light Christian Church, Kenosha, WI
Responsible for setting up and running the projector and ensuring quality graphics.