Sejzelle Erastus-Obilo

I am currently a Creative Services Director at OpenTheBooks, which is a small but rapidly-growing nonprofit watchdog organization that exposes taxpayer abuse and fraud at the hands of the U.S. government.

At OpenTheBooks, I started as a graphic designer. I run the design/marketing department, lay out and design booklets for our investigations, on top of website maintenance, media capture, and social media marketing. I'm a team player & a hard worker, and

you'll see that upon viewing my portfolio.

Outside of OpenTheBooks, I create illustrations and I freelance.

My freelance work consists of a wide range of digital and print marketing materials.

EXPERIENCE

OpenThe Books

Creative Services Director

Sept. 2019 - Present

Remote

Produce compelling graphics for social media, YouTube thumbnails, Substack & Wall Street Journal articles, and marketing materials (print & digital). Design report booklets. All in a fast-paced environment
Redesigned brand identity for a modern, polished aesthetic, earning positive feedback from donors.
Manage numerous projects at once, with close attention to detail, and tight deadlines.
Create engaging videos (ie. tutorials) using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Spearhead innovative social media strategies to spread awareness. Increased social media followers — FB: 500k to 640k. X: 6k-19k.
Slide deck design for donors and board members.
Optimize graphics for company website by designing eye-catching assets & charts. Front-end & back-end website maintenance.
Email marketing management with MailChimp.
5th place for Annual Report 2019 design for nationwide PRSA Bronze Anvil Awards.

H+K International

Marketing Coordinator

May. 2018 - Sept. 2019

Aurora, IL

Create and maintain marketing materials for B2B advertising to restaurant kitchens: McDonald’s, Burger King, & Popeyes.
Captured of high-quality product images for catalogs.
Implementation of website and mobile app changes.
Internal communications announcements. Fun designs to help boost morale.
Spec sheet design.

Boomer T's

Custom Apparel

Graphic Designer

June 2016 - May 2018

Aurora, IL

Apparel design, print & digital marketing materials, landing pages, logos, vehicle graphics, wall graphics, signs & banners.
Social media management and email marketing.
Created fresh, new spirit wear designs for 200+ schools.
Prepared artwork for direct-to-garment printer.

Freelance

Graphic Designer

Nov. 2011 - Present

Aurora, IL

Independent graphic design projects including print & digital marketing materials, logos, PowerPoint presentations, and website design.
Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | Sponsored Content | MailChimp | InkSoft Online Stores
Notable Clients
- Bolingbrook Independent Voices (2022-present) | Graphic Design & Email Marketing
- Imagine the Stage (2017-2018) | Graphic & Website Design
- American Solutions for Business (Vendor) (2014-2018) | Graphic Design
- JT Marketing (2017-present) | Graphic Design & Social Media Marketing
- The Arrivals Group Immigration (2011-2022) | Graphic Design

EDUCATION

Benedictine University

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2018

Marketing & Graphic Design Major

COURSES

Advertising Copyrighting
Introduction to Marketing
Promotional Strategy
Consumer Behavior
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Analytics
Strategic Management
Microsoft Excel Workshop
Business Ethics

DePaul University

Sept. 2013 - June 2015

Graphic Design Major

COURSES

Graphic Design I & II
Graphic Design Workshop
4D Art Encounters
Intro to Web Design
Principles of Advertising
Intro to Psychology I & II
Human Communication

SKILLS

Adobe CC: Illustrator • InDesign • Photoshop • Premiere Pro
Microsoft Office: Word • PowerPoint • Excel
Graphic Design:
- Logo Design
- Apparel Design
- Layout Design
- Print & Digital Marketing Materials
Social Media Management: Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Email Marketing: Constant Contact • MailChimp • Active Campaign

CONTACT

Email Me

Let's Connect on LinkedIn