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Barb S. has extensive work experience as a graphic designer. Their most recent position was at Pinnacle Advertising, where they started in February 2016. Prior to that, they worked as a freelance designer for creative temp agency Schlim Design starting in November 2015. Barb also held the role of Senior Graphic and Web Designer at Aronson Advertising from July 2004 to November 2015. Before that, they worked as a Graphic Designer/Art Director and Production Specialist at RR Donnelley from 1999 to 2004. Barb's earlier experience includes positions as Senior Graphic Designer at Dominick's Finer Foods from 1994 to 1999, as well as Customer Service/Prepress Technician at American Color from 1993 to 1994. Their earliest role was as a Graphic Designer at Visible Computer Supply from 1987 to 1990.

Barb S. started their education at Elgin Community College in 1979 and obtained an Associate of Fine Arts degree in Art and Photography in 1982. Barb continued their education at the same institution from 1985 to 1989 and earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design, specializing in Graphic Design.

In terms of additional certifications, they obtained several from different institutions. In 2017, Barb completed a certification in Motion Graphics from Lynda.com. The following year, in 2018, they obtained certifications in Photoshop CC 2018 New Features and Illustrator CC 2015 Essential Training from Lynda.com. Also in 2018, they completed a certification in Illustrator CC 2015 One-on-One: Advanced, also from Lynda.com. In 2020, they obtained a certification in Instructional Design: Creating Video Training, which was provided by LinkedIn. Barb also completed a certification in Motion Graphics Loops: 1 Photoshop Techniques from Lynda.com in 2017.