Brian Keeler
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About
A highly motivated, proactive Senior Designer with over 20 years of experience and the ability to work in a myriad of industries including advertising, packaging, non-profit, corporate marketing and real estate on a local and global scale. Proven ability to negotiate multiple concurrent projects from concept to delivery. Possesses an extensive portfolio, including print and digital collateral for branding initiatives at Leaning Leaders, Nielsen and the landmark Chicago Board of Trade Building. A problem solver with an aptitude for innovation and solutions development, decorated with several honors and awards. Unparalleled leadership, adept interpersonal communications, time and financial management, meticulous organization and strong technical skills will help top organizations expand the market and reinforce brand recognition.
Specialties: Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Print Collateral, Publication Design, Art Direction, Brand Communications, Print + Web Advertising, Illustration, Typography, Information Graphics, Icons + Web Graphics -
Education
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M.S. Communication DesignPratt Institute1994 - 1998
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B.F.A. Graphic DesignUniversity of Connecticut1989 - 1993
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Experience
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Senior DesignerSpire CreativeNew York, NYJun 2014 - Mar 2017 (2 years 9 months)Advanced objectives for commercial real estate brokerage firms with diligent design solutions, creative layouts and preparing offering memoranda and additional marketing collateral for final delivery.
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Senior DesignerReal Estate ArtsNew York, NYApr 2012 - Feb 2014 (1 year 10 months)Maximized ROIs for commercial real estate developers and brokerage firms by innovating numerous logos, offering memoranda, print and digital advertisements, as well as large-scale environmental graphics.
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Graphic DesignerThe Nielsen CompanyNew York, NYJul 2006 - Mar 2011 (4 years 8 months)• Transitioned all specific business unit marketing and communication collateral to Nielsen brand standards
• Supported internal clients from over 100 countries as part of a global in-house creative studio
• Improved market reach by delivering numerous bilingual research reports for China and Japan
• Designed and maintained core internal policy documents for global employees
• Earned several Nielsen “Simply Excellent” awards:
- GOLD: Creating an identity system, user guide and collateral templates for key U.S. TV measurement initiatives
- GOLD: Re-designed over 200 pieces of recruitment materials used for the Nielsen TV Ratings meter sample
- SILVER: Designed a series of documents in 13 different languages and implemented a system to help format projects using languages that read right to left -
Layout Artist / Production Artist / ProofreaderHirschhorn & Young GraphicsNew York, NYOct 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 2 months)• Maintained product line quality and design integrity through delivery of creative layouts
• Provided direction for artists and reviewed projects throughout all phases of production as Layout Artist
• Elevated from proofreader to production artist based on work ethic and design skills in January 2004
• Promoted to Layout Artist in July 2004 due to advanced skills in design and proofreading -
Art Director / Graphic DesignerLearning LeadersNew York, NYMar 1999 - Feb 2002 (2 years 11 months)• Streamlined the successful transition of a new identity system through effective learning and marketing collateral as well as event graphics and materials
• Fostered collaboration and information sharing by working closely with company’s staff to effectively develop their signature document “The Helping Hand Book” – a guidebook that articulates tools and techniques for parents to assist their children with schoolwork at home.
• Prepared layout and design for quarterly newsletters and several annual reports delivered to shareholders -
Associate Art DirectorBM Hesse AdvertisingNew York, NYJul 1993 - Mar 1999 (5 years 8 months)
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On Coroflot@BrianKeeler, member since 2006
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