Coroflot

Resume

Highly accomplished designer with over 22 years of experience developing and implementing strategic improvement projects for advertising businesses and non-profit organizations. Dynamic and creative team worker with proven success in cultivating strong rapport with clients, vendors, senior management and colleagues. Able to ascertain business needs and create unique solutions to ensure user acceptance and profitability. Strong communication and organizational skills. Creative, strategic and conceptual thinking and problem solving. Talent for quickly mastering new software and tools. Eye for detail, design quality and conceptual strength.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management
Staff and Department Management
Photo Illustration and Design
Strategic Planning
Client/Vendor Relationship Management
Creative Conceptual Thinking
Process Development/Implementation

Creative Director
2/2007 - Present

Fruit of the Loom, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Responsible for new web design, architecture, photo-editing, conversion of table-based sites to css, seo and accessibility.


CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER
1/2006 - 2/2007
Networld Alliance, Louisville, Kentucky

Responsible for client relations, service and support. Oversee internet site editing, banner design, creation and placement, email news alerts, design and broadcasting of direct email advertising and site management for Mac and PCs. Creative direction and quality control for 8 internal website. Provided effective direction in a collaborative team work environment. Report directly to the president. Ad and client storefront copy writing/editing, along with working with a team to enhance search engine optimization of sites. Oversee web site migration to new development platform.


CREATIVE DIRECTOR
5/1999-10/2004
Clark/Nikdel/Powell Advertising and Public Relations, Winter Haven, Florida

Collaborated with firm partners on key decisions and long-term strategic planning. Responsible for researching, purchasing and implementing software, hardware and peripherals. As Creative Director, collaborated with various companies to fulfill creative design needs and led design teams in creation, development and implementation. Served as key informational resource and project manager for web, multimedia and design projects. Developed and facilitated presentations to colleagues. Supervised designers and advised staff on design decisions and methodologies. Designed, developed and maintained client websites. Provided job quotes and track progress. Negotiated pricing and delivery with vendors.

- Consistently provided high level of design and creative direction. Responsible for quality control in both print and web mediums.

- Spearheaded internal website design and intranet used for job tracking and billing.

- Collaborated with senior management to outline project specifications, budget and deadlines. Consistently provided project deliverables on time and within budget.

- Effectively mentored and trained staff in numerous applications, including Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Dreamweaver/Flash/Fireworks, Quark Xpress, Carrerra Studio, Microsoft Office and Apple Macintosh Systems.

- Advised staff and partners on high-end graphic and web applications. Provided hands-on computer training and technical support to staff and clients. Responsible for maintenance of an 11-station network of computers and troubleshooting/ upgrading systems.


PARTNER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
6/1992-5/1999
Chameleon Group, Inc., Lakeland, Florida

As Creative Director, responsible for design and branding for client products, packaging, multimedia/websites, campaigns and trade show events. Developed strategic concepts and campaign themes. Oversaw pre-press process and supervised printing. Provided digital illustration and photo retouching/manipulation. Oversaw 5 person staff and monitored internship program. Served as liaison/contact person for vendors and clients. Responsible for business planning and budgeting, staff hiring,
supervision and mentoring. Provided training to advertising agencies. Oversaw in-house design department and print shops. Made recommendations and trained staff on new software applications.


SENIOR DESIGNER / TECHNICAL ADVISOR
7/1990 - 6/1992
Clonal Products, Inc., Lakeland, Florida

As Senior Designer, designed and branded for businesses, non-profit organizations, products, packaging, multimedia/websites, campaigns and trade show events. Developed creative headlines and campaign themes. Produced pre-press materials and supervised printing process. Provided digital illustration and photo retouching/manipulation. Consulted and trained with advertising agencies and clients. Operated Birmy Imagesetter, RIP and film developer.

- Successfully improved organizational efficiency by assessing company structure, recommending solutions and creating appropriate training programs for various agencies and clients.


ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER
6/1988 - 5/1990
Butler & Butler Advertising, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Performed design, photo editing, press-check and typography functions. Wrote creative copy for advertisements and assisted with press checks. Supervised printing and trained other designers in techniques and Mac use. Handled several client accounts and managed stat camera use and maintenance.


EDUCATION

Technical Background:
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry-standard design software packages including QuarkXpress, Adobe CS Creative Suite, Adobe Studio (Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks), DAZ Bryce, QuickTime Video/GIF Animation, Microsoft Office and various OS-related applications. Experience with use of html, java and CSS. Strong skills with both Mac and PC.
- Apple System software and system administration, repair, virus protection and maintenance software

Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Design (cum laude): Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Received Top 10% Scholarship; consistently recognized on National Dean's List; listed in Who's Who, The College Edition

Professional Training:
- Graduate of the Dale Carnegie Training Course

Certification:
- Brainbench Certification in Adobe Photoshop CS, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Mac OS X, Windows XP, as well as, management and listening skills


Full portfolio and references available upon request.