Cj Catrina Harris

About Cj Catrina Harris

I’m CJ Harris—Founder and Creative Director of That’s So Creative, a Chicago-based creative studio helping purpose-driven organizations build bold, strategic, human-centered brands.With 15+ years in design, brand strategy, and creative leadership, I specialize in guiding businesses through the full creative process—from brand identity and website development to event branding, marketing collateral, and ongoing creative services management.I lead a multidisciplinary team that partners with corporations, nonprofits, and small business communities to deliver seamless, high-quality creative support that feels like an in-house team.As an educator, speaker, and the Illinois Grow with Google Coach, I lead workshops and trainings on branding, digital skills, and entrepreneurship—empowering founders and teams with the clarity and confidence to grow.My work is rooted in creativity, strategy, and community impact. Whether developing a brand system, directing a photoshoot, designing a website, or teaching business owners, I focus on meaningful work that moves people and missions forward.If you’re looking to strengthen your brand, elevate your creative output, or bring high-level brand education to your team or community, I’d love to connect

Experience

1. Creative Director, CEO

   That\'s So Creative, Llc

   Jun 2016 — Present

   That’s So Creative is full-service design company specializing in brand strategy and communications. We partner with business owners to increase the effectiveness of their brand message. We are your one-stop creative hub, offering: branding/logo design, website design, website hosting and maintenance, layout design (including direct mail, book and ebook design), printing services, event photography and social media marketing. We pride ourselves on friendly, approachable service and conceptual design thinking.For project inquiries, please email

Education

• Columbia College Chicago

  BFA, Graphic Design

  2003 — 2006

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Ascend Advanced Management Education Program

  2021 — 2021

• Olive-Harvey College

  African-American Studies

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Image Editing
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Direct Mail
• Community Outreach
• Web Design
• Page Layout
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Marketing
• Art Direction
• Nonprofits
• Nonprofit Management
• Online Marketing
• Group Facilitator
• Brochures
• Email Marketing
• Branding
• Marketing Communications
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Wordpress
• Print Production
• Graphics
• Posters
• Mac
• Flyers
• Editing
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Layout
• Social Media
• Graphic Design
• Packaging
• Publishing
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Logo Design
• Leadership
• Advertising
• Magazines