ABOUT Jared
My name is Jared Verdejo. I decided to pursue digital media and design as a career. I am certified in Professional Technical Communication, Multimedia Communications, and Graphic Design. I focused my coursework in the study of typography, layout, web development, and printing production. My educational background comes from the best community college in Illinois: College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL.
I AM A CREATIVE STRATEGIST
I love to write. I develop social media series, video content, blog posts, and structured design plans. No project is too grand. One of the benefits of working with me is that I am on-call 24/7 and flexible. I love to work with my clients 1-on-1 to build effective communication and a relationship with all my clients.
I AM AN ARTIST
Before anything else, I am an artist. My passion is creating. I have been freelancing for over 5 years. It all started with selling my drawings and paintings. I learned along the way that I have a calling towards digital marketing and decided I would use my graphic design skills to help others. Even if I can't make something work, I have a network of supportive creatives who always support my business.
LET's CONNECT
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I am an abstract artist. My traditional artwork includes paintings, drawings, and collages.
I illustrated my first children's book at the age of 12.
I am the chairman of the Illinois Grayslake Business Breakfast Group's PR team. www.grayslakebbg.biz
My Apprenticeship Team and I were awarded the College of Lake County's FY2020 Values Recognition Award for PURPOSE for creating an excellent Virtual Pre-Apprenticeship Program during Covid times.
PARTNERS
LAKE COUNTY
TECH HUB
It is the Lake County Tech Hub (LCTH) mission to support entrepreneurship and business development opportunities within the Lake County area.
NETWORKING
I began my journey learning about marketing in a social media internship at my college (The College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois). I started off an intern, then after one short year, I became a regular full-time staff member working at the campus career center helping students.
I am a member of the Grayslake Business Breakfast Group (GBBG). I meet with a great group of small business owners every week.
POTBOILER MEDIA
Being a small business owner is tough. You need to reach people through media and drag them in. Potboiler Media is giving businesses that voice. Follow to see how we can help your business.
EXPERIENCE
I have been using Adobe Creative Software since high school where I took a Desktop Publishing course. I started freelancing in the world of music where I designed cover art, logos, and flyers for local musicians and helping them promote events.
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GBBG
Grayslake Business Breakfast Group is a networking group that meets weekly so help refer other small businesses. We connect with each other and the community by raising money every year towards 3 charities/non-profits.