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Exec. Creative Director at Zoyes Creative Group
Jamie Latendresse
Dearborn, MI
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About
Designer / 20 years’ experience from freelance to marketing firms; adroit at creating captivating design solutions, derives inspired visual metaphors from complex ideas, and invigorates tired imagery
Director / Presents complicated ideas and solutions with clarity and enthusiasm; cultivates healthy client relationships with an energetic, thoughtful demeanor; seeks to infuse decisive vigor into teams and processes
Factotum / A diverse range of aptitudes and experience including strategic company planning, inbound and content marketing strategy, social media execution, and positive company culture development -
Education
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B.A. Film, Television, Radio, JournalismEastern Michigan University1990 - 1994
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Experience
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Creative DirectorFerndale, MIJul 2015 - Present (10 years 11 months)
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OwnerAug 1995 - Present (30 years 10 months)Designer and art director with 20 years experience providing unique identities, cohesive branding, and distinctive design solutions for print and digital projects; past clients run the gamut from artists and galleries, to local and small businesses, to municipalities, NPO's and corporations
Recent projects include packaging for Peter Stathis & Virtual Studio (SF, CA), art direction for Iris A. Brown Design (NY, NY), The Stuttering Association for the Young (NY, NY), Epiphany Studios, Paxahau, and many more -
Art DirectorMetro Matters / Michigan Suburbs AllianceFerndale, MI2005 - Dec 2015 (10 years 6 months)Augmented the NPO’s distinctive voice and mission in Metro Detroit with coordinated print and digital design solutions; generated impactful brand and design consistency for both the main org as well as its key programs in energy efficiency, regional transportation and future leader engagement; developed effective designs for reports, white papers, case studies and infographics
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Design DirectorAnn Arbor, MIJun 2009 - Jun 2015 (6 years)Ensures the excellence of creative output with rapt attention to detail, a perceptive understanding of client and project needs, and an expressive use of imagery; fosters creative team development with an open environment of learning, inspiration and collaboration; contributes to firm’s growth and success as a member of the leadership team, determining strategic planning, goals and objectives
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Contributor (Freelance)Herman MillerMar 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 4 months)Weekly content contributor to the iconic design brand’s “Lifework” blog, coordinating and writing engaging profiles, product features and other content
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DDA Board MemberCity of Hamtramck2006 - 2007 (1 year)Board member for the development authority chartered to improve Hamtramck's downtown experience from business and downtown resident support, to events and improvements in the downtown area.
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Co-OwnerPrimary Space GalleryApr 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 8 months)Co-owner, with partner Carrie Hazel, of Pr1mary Space gallery in Hamtramck. Pr1mary Space was a retail sales gallery specializing in post-modern, post-pop fine art from emerging and established artists. Exhibitions included local, national and international participants.
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Senior Graphic Designer/Art DirectorStrategy NetworkMar 2003 - Aug 2005 (2 years 5 months)Art director for HUMMER owner publication "HUMMER Adventures"; senior graphic designer on GM Motor Club direct mail programs, GM Protection Plan website and direct mail, and Strategy Network marketing and leave-behind pieces
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Graphic Arts Director©POP1999 - 2003 (4 years)Managed graphic communications (print and web) for shows, events and exhibitions for this international art gallery; assisted gallery director and director of operations with artist relations, curating, and other daily gallery operations.
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Digital Photographer/Graphic DesignerMontgomery Advertising1995 - 1999 (4 years)Managed and produced all digital product photography for automotive products, party and entertainment sundries and more; design and layout for ads and circulars; illustration and image colorization; film and color keys
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Member AIGA
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@jamielatendresse, member since 2006
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