Honor Society® member
Lindsey Teague
Internship at Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University: • Develop new logo and brand concepts for the Women’s Leadership Conference: Be Heard • Spearhead visual identity for the Emerson Leadership Institute • Conceptualize print and digital materials to promote new brand images
- Saint Louis University
- Master of Business (MBA)
- Class of 2022
- St. Louis, Missouri
Member since September 2021
About
I am enrolled in the MBA master’s program at St. Louis University. I have a BFA in graphic design from The University of TN at Knoxville, where I am from. In true TN Vols spirit, I am passionate about giving my time and talents back to my community with various volunteer initiatives. Examples of these initiatives include teaching photography to underserved youth and donating my fine art to charity.
After obtaining my degree, I gained experience in several graphic design positions including Ruby Tuesday where I expanded my department. I went from being the sole graphic designer to hiring, training, and leading 3 junior designers. At ADS Phoenix my multiple focuses included managing major client accounts, negotiating costs with suppliers, and decreasing project turnaround time. Combined, I learned excellent time management, strategic thinking, and communication techniques. I have a strong interest in management and relationship development.
With the knowledge I gained from my experiences, I started my own freelance graphic design practice. I excel in creative production and disciplined planning as evidence from my successful business. As a full-time business owner, I set a strategy in place which doubled my revenue within that 5-year time span. I retained clients through exceptional design work, strong work ethic and collaborative teamwork.
I’m seeking my MBA to diversify my creative skills and art background. Here I will improve upon my leadership capabilities and knowledge of finance, critical problem solving and data analysis. With this skillset, my first goal is to become a creative art director. My second goal is to pursue my long-term dream of starting a nonprofit organization, teaching art to underserved youth.
Education
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Saint Louis University
master of business administration (mba)
2021 – 2022
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The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
BFA in Graphic Design
2005 – 2009
Honors and awards
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AIGA Photography Award, Knoxville Chapter
For pro-bono photography work with Big Brothers Big Sisters
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AIGA Photography Award, Knoxville Chapter
For pro-bono photography work with East TN Community Design Center
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Short-term:
To obtain a position at a firm or design agency as the creative director where my experience, passion, and motivation will add value to the company. To develop novel concepts that speak to client’s goals through brainstorming and working effectively with innovative teams.Long-term:
My second goal is to pursue my long-term dream of starting a nonprofit organization, teaching art to underserved youth.- Graduate school interests
Social Entrepreneurship: Business Success Mentor
Badge issued by Saint Louis University Chaifetz School of BusinessThe earner of this badge has engaged in a semester long program with a peer in an underserved population as a mentor to support their peer in a new venture launch. Earners have guided their peer through the steps of launching a new business while demonstrating service leadership. They are able to mentor through the lens of respectful accountability and provide coaching related to entrepreneurship and career skills. This badge is a part of our dual-earner initiative - "Get a badge, Give a badge".
ELITE Leadership Series, The Ethical Leader
Badge issued by Saint Louis University Chaifetz School of BusinessThe program broadly covers two areas of ethical leadership - personal ethics and corporate ethics. You will have an opportunity to explore the concept of ethics and focus on your personal values through self-reflection. The program also incorporates ethics from the perspective of corporate culture and how building an organizational compliance system helps to ensure that the organization, like an individual with his or her personal ethics, is posed to do the right thing.
- Outside the classroom
• Speaker— Discussing the Creative Process, American Institute for Graphic Arts
• Artist and Host— First Friday Exhibition for 12 Businesses in Knoxville Tennessee
• Photographer— various events and benefits for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee
• Artist— Booth Display, Knoxville Dogwood Arts Festival
• Artist— Nasty Women Make Art Exhibition, Knoxville Family Justice Center (donation)
Experience
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Internship
Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University: • Develop new logo and brand concepts for the Women’s Leadership Conference: Be Heard • Spearhead visual identity for the Emerson Leadership Institute • Conceptualize print and digital materials to promote new brand images
Oct 2021 – May 2022
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Small Business Owner
• Self-employed, full time owner • Created promotional materials to improve sales • Generated competitive quotes, negotiated costs • Held high standard for business ethics • Doubled revenue within a 4 year span • Continuously retained/gained clients
Jun 2016 – Jun 2021
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Graphic Designer
Legend Fitness: • Graphic designer/photographer • Implemented industry design trends/patterns • Expanded marketing plan for global expansion • Maintained and updated website
Jun 2014 – Jun 2016
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Graphic Artist
ADS Phoenix Marketing Communications • Junior designer at fast-paced agency • Managed multiple major client accounts • Negotiated costs with suppliers • Decreased project turnaround time • Met demanding deadlines
Jun 2013 – Jun 2014
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Graphic Designer
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.: • Graphic designer/photographer • Created consistent brand-conscious designs • Communicated design needs with executives • Hired, trained and led junior designers • Facilitated nationwide re-brand • Expedited workflow/depart growth
Volunteering
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Fine Art Donation
Knox Pride: https://www.knoxpride.com/
Jun 2014 – Jun 2016
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Photographer and graphic designer
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Jun 2012 – Jun 2021
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Photography Teacher and Exhibit Host
Kingswood Youth Village
Jun 2012 – Aug 2012
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Photographer (photos awarded by AIGA)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: https://www.cff.org/tennessee/
Sep 2009 – Sep 2015
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Photographer and Graphic Designer (photos awarded by AIGA)
East Tennessee Community Design Center: https://communitydc.org/
Jun 2009 – Jun 2015
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Photography Teacher and Exhibit Host
Montgomery Village Ministry
Jun 2009 – Aug 2009
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