Hi, I’m Sam
(Samantha Anne Mancini)
A Chicago-based designer, finger painter, typeface nerd, problem solver.
Education
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
Graduating September 2021
M.F.A. in Media Design – Salutatorian
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
2009-2012
B.F.A. in Graphic Design –
Graduated Cum Laude
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
2008-2009
Core Design Program
Work Experience
Epsilon
Art Director
Chicago, IL
2022-present
The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group
Graphic Designer
St. Charles, IL
2012-2022
Everything from web design to branding to large format trade show exhibit graphics. Serving as the sole designer for a company that serves hundreds of clients in all different markets, I’ve been responsible for every step of the design process.
ASA Chicago
Graphic Designer/Intern
Des Plaines, IL
2011-2012
At ASA Chicago I started as a design intern and was hired back on as a full time designer the following summer. I was responsible for producing brochures, flyers and web graphics for all ASA events.
EIU University Board
Marketing Coordinator
Charleston, IL
2010-2012
On University Board I was part of a team of three designers who planned and executed all of the marketing for university events. We worked with event coordinators on nine different committes under a budget allocated by the university.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments include:
2017 Exhibited poster design in the AIGA Chicago’s Sight Six Exhibition
2012 EIU’s Paul Rand Award
2012 EIU’s Chairman’s Award
2010, 2011, 2012 Undergraduate All-Student Jurried Art Show (several works displayed)
2011 Susan Stevens Memorial Award (selected by EIU faculty)
2011 Merit Award in Graphic Design – Animation & Motion Graphics Category (selected by jury)
