CREATIVE DIRECTOR
RESUME
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Power Point, Excel, Full knowledge of the Macintosh operating systems
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Typography, identity, layout, branding, packaging, photography, color theory, pre-press and production, sales,
customer service, job trafficking, invoicing and operations, budgeting, social media
EXPERIENCE
EVP CREATIVE & KEY ACCOUNTS, VOX POP ULI, 10.2003 TO 04.2013 | 04.2016 –
I oversee all of the day to day operations and traffic of the creative department. Focused on brand identity, print collateral and POP for retail, resale, automotive, B2B, Corporate communications, trade show, vehicle wraps and event marketing. We are a full service, digital printing & graphics agency. Vox handles it’s clients from concept and creation to print and
fulfillment roll out. I returned to Vox in order to help expand the business by increasing my role in the company and furthering my client relations and developing new business and accounts.
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PRINCIPAL/CREATIVE DIRECTOR, C2 DESIGN 04.2013 TO 04.2016
C2 Design was developed as a boutique creative agency for it’s clients, focusing primarily on small businesses and their needs for high quality, effective communications and branding. I frequently met with the client to discuss needs, budgets, goals and creative strategies. We approached all aspects of branding including company image, logos, identity packages, developing and maintaining company libraries, social media interaction, web site design, pop, collaterals, tradeshow design, vehicle wraps and event marketing. I also worked closely with several experiential marketing groups and coordinators on the creative development of packages and events to ensure the customers brand maintains its continuity across all platforms.
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ART DIRECTOR, MEYER, 05.2001 TO 10.2003
Built and oversaw the inception of the in-house creative department in the company. Responsible for day to day job work and traffic, all corporate communications and literature for sales, distribution, presentations, catalogs, company line products, packaging, re-branding and annual reports.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER, WOLF CAMERA, 04.1999 TO 05.2001
Artist in Wolf’s corporate advertising department. Responsibilities included build of multiple markets ROP ads on a daily basis. We worked as a department on all company literature, packaging, branding and displays. Also responsible for part of the company catalog produced semi-annually for consumers.
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PRODUCTION ARTIST, MEDIA WORKS, 06.1998 TO 01.1999
Basic production artist role in preparing customer files for print. Extensive work in set-up, file preparation, packaging art for press, color enhancement and adjustment.
ABOUT
ME
I'm an innovative conceptualist ready to contribute my hard work, knowledge and strong design principles to strengthen and enhance both the client and agency’s image. I offer hands-on experience in producing high caliber work, using current technology, collaborating with and managing teams of designers on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and budgets. I also bring a strong knowledge of print design, event and retail marketing with over 20 years of experience. I work face to face with my clients daily and love being part of and leading a creative team that produces a high quality, and cutting edge design.
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I successfully owned and operated my own creative agency for several years so I know both sides of the business– both the creative and the administrative. I know the importance of client budgets, company budgets and the best way to squeeze the maximum amount of exposure out of them while not sacrificing the creative.
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My background in print design, digital printing and pre-press allow me to essentially "work backwards" on a project from the desired finished product back through the creative, knowing the limitations of substrates, printing abilities and time. This allows me to start the concept and creative down an achievable path from the start, which can save time and money on the backend for all parties.
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I'm extremely hands-on and try to stay as up to date on trends, software and mediums that are dictating the current market. I lead my creative teams with knowledge and understanding of the client's ultimate goal. I feed off of my creative teams as well, working with them to constantly improve and elevate the ideas we present and produce. I have a solid track record with my work and my teams with many national clients from corporate to small businesses.
CONTACT ME
PHONE
678-898-6640
ADDRESS
5409 SYCAMORE CREEK WAY
SUGAR HILL, GA 30518
