Ryan Klos

Ryan is an experienced leader with 12 years of demonstrated success in marketing communications, graphic design, photography, editing and copywriting. Exceptional communicator intent on maintaining professional integrity of brands and businesses he works with.

Primary Skills

Team leadership, creative direction, marketing strategy, brand development, photography, and copywriting. 

Most used tools: Mac, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro

My Favorite Projects

Business headshots, lifestyle photography, stock photography, brand development, and logo design.

Professional Experience

Ryan is a strong leader, communicator, creative thinker, and goal setter. He’s an obsessive organizer who keeps projects on track and works toward defined goals in order to measure results and improve processes. Ryan has held many roles in the creative industry over the past 15 years, including Director of Marketing and Creative Services, and Project Manager.

Education

Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts—English Studies

Columbia College Chicago
Master of Fine Arts—Creative Writing

Professional Study—Graphic Design and Photography

Monica Klos

Monica is a talented designer known for clean design and flawless implementation. She earned her BA from the Illinois Institute of Art and graduated with honors. She spent many years at creative agencies and corporate creative departments, but now enjoys co-running her own. Monica is passionate about creating and designing effective projects and is never one to settle for good enough.

Primary Skills

Excels in both print and web design. Also experienced in coding HTML/CSS and WordPress. Fine art skills include drawing. Uses: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, WordPress and Dreamweaver

My Favorite Projects

Atlanta Mission

Redesign concepts for newsletter, HTML email newsletter, and website

Mockup - DSA - ATL Magazine Cover

 

Walk in the Word

App concepts for tablets and television

WIW App Mockup - iPad

Professional Experience

More than 15 years ago I began as a graphic designer for a small ad agency. My career forever changed when I took a position as an in-house web and print art director. I did the downtown thing for several years before starting a family. I also enjoyed serving as the digital creative director for several years at an ad agency that serviced Christian based non-profits.

Education

Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg
Bachelor of Fine Art—Visual Communication (Graduated with honors)
Professional Courses—Website Development