Christina Decheck
Creative problem solver
For the past 15 years I have constantly been moving from one project to the next. With experience in nonprofit, corporate and agency marketing departments, I bring a well-rounded approach to creative situations. I’m an organized, goal-oriented extrovert and a dependable self-starter with a versatile background in digital and print-based design and marketing.
“The quality of work I’m seeing come out of Christina in terms of the design and requirements are some of the best I’ve ever seen. Aside from the quality of the design itself the level of detail is absolutely perfect…”
Jim Conigliaro, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
EMBRACING CHANGE
Working in New Ways
- I worked with a small, agile team to transition in person learning workshops to an online environment. Expanded programming sessions from 120 in 2019 to 500+ in 2020.
- Managed and improved the scheduling, registration and invoicing processes for 500+ participants and 50+ mentors; Provided operational support to parents and students
- Managed the implementation of Neon CRM and created workflows to track client records; populating with 1800+ contacts, including historical participation and donation details
Coordination
Project Management
- Experience coordinating annual four-hour fundraising gala that highlighted the talents of students, musicians, and visual artists.
- Managed the check-in process for 24 purchased tables, 300+ single ticket holders, 70+ volunteers and vendors
- Created and managed timelines; trained and delegated roles and responsibilities to volunteers
In the community
Growth over Time
- Established relationships with local universities and corporate partners to create an enthusiastic bench of volunteers to support programming; Grew volunteer support by 300% from 2023 to 2024
balance & organization
Event Planning
- Coordinated over 100 event and program dates per year; collaborated with nonprofits, community organizations, and corporate partners
- Collaborated with Development Team to create sponsorship deliverables, for annual event, to raise $58,000—a 160% increase over the previous year
- Managed a multi-park litter clean up with 200+ volunteers
that generated $25,000+ corporate donation dollars
“Christina has exceptional skills in logistics, coordination, and problem solving. She consistently demonstrates the ability to break down the details of a project, manage a timeline, and keep team members well informed and engaged.”
Courtney Rogaczewski, The Ability Center
Where have I been
Experience
The Ability Center
Community Program Director
2022–currently
Islands of Brilliance
Director of Programs
2019–2021
Flad Architects
Senior Graphic Designer
2014–2019
Monona Farmers’ Market
Steering Committee Volunteer
2015–2016
C2
Graphic Design Contractor
Trek Bikes, Kohler Company,
Northwestern Mutual, Kohl’s
2009–2014
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Web Designer
2012–2013
Jay Westhauser Photography
Photography Assistant
2008–2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Marketing Coordinator
2007–2008
Marx McClellan Thrun
Graphic Design Intern
2006–2007
Freelance Work
Flad Architects, Girl Develop it, The Ability Center, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Danceworks, Urbal Tea Co., Vitalware, FAC Services
2007–currently
Education
UW-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts
2003–2007
Coursera
UC Davis: Google SEO Fundamentals
2024
Coursera
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
2022
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Digital Marketing 30-hour bootcamp
2022
Waukesha County Technical College
Foundational Leadership Development
2022
Hootsuite
Social Marketing Certification
2017
C2
Photoshop
Dreamweaver
2007