TYLER FARINO

Chicago, Illinois — tfarinoedu@gmail.com — 847.226.7111

Education

Bacherlor’s Degree of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) & Minor in Photography

Loyola University Chicago, 

Chicago Illinois 

(2021 — 2023)

Carthage College, 

Kenosha Wisconsin

(2019 — 2021)

Skills

Graduated Cum Laude

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

2023

Dean’s List

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

2021-2023

Dean’s List

Carthage College

Kenosha, Wisconsin

2019 — 2021

Peer Coach Mentor Carthage College Kenosha, Wisconsin 2020

• I taught the incoming freshmen that were going to Carthage College on the skill sets that can help with their transition into college. Proficient in Photoshop & Adobe Bridge Decent in Adobe InDesign Good in Adobe Illustrator

Exhibitions

Keepscapes - Loyola University Chicago

Experience

Sales Retail Associate - Chicago, IL - Cubs Store

March 2024 - Present

• Maintained the visual standards for the selling floor (aka the Mens, Kids, Plus sized, & Sale sections)

• Assisted in daily store recovery, before, during or after store opening hours

• Guided customers if they have any questions

Seasonal Associate - Sales/Stock - Chicago, IL - Forever 21

December 2023 - January 2024

• Maintained the visual standards for the selling floor (aka the Mens, Kids, Plus sized, & Sale sections)

• Assisted in daily store recovery, before, during or after store opening hours

• Organized and stored clothes from each stock day along with hanging up clothes and putting them out for sale

Freelance Photography (2022 — Present)

• Taken many unique photos at music events

• Explored into the identity of people through portraiture

• Have done a variety of photoshoots for customers

• Know how to use strobes, flash, and outside lighting

Freelance Graphic Design Work (2019 — Present)

• Created a poster design for Lyrical Lemonade

• Various cover art designs for music artists

• Thoughtful and creative ideas for artwork

Marketing/Communications Internship - Sysmex, Inc. America - Lincolnshire, Illinois Summer 2022

• Multiple Product Brochure and Spec Sheets to current product collateral

• Multiple digital banner designs for public website and the Internal Employee site

• Poster Designs for the Sysmex internal Covid campaign

• Towel giveaway designs

Student Photographer Carthage College Kenosha, Wisconsin (2020 — 2021)

• Photographed a variety of sports events at Carthage College (ex. Volleyball, Soccer, Plays)

• Photographed student nurses getting their red coats and white coats

• Edited many photos that I took to match the Carthage College editing requirements