Cody Walker

Hired Gun. Creative Director

Dallas, TX

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I am a strategic creative problem solver with 19 plus years experience in transforming consumers into brand ambassadors. I have a seven step creative process that I use to deliver results. I call it "Big Idea Thinking". I am passionate about work while not forgetting it's alright to have fun.

I would love to talk to you about how I can add value to your team.

Specialties: • Creative Direction, Art Direction, Design, Team & Project Management

• Branding, Promotion, Advertising, Innovation & Naming

• Interactive, Broadcast, Out-of-Home, Print, Events & Direct Marketing

• Corporate Identity, Collateral, Point of Sale & Packaging

• Creative Problem Solving
Education
- BA Advertising, Marketing, Print Making
  
  Stephen F. Austin State University
  
  1990 - 1996
- McCullough
  
  1987 - 1990
Experience
- Creative Director
  
  AMS Pictures
  
  Jan 2013 - Present (8 years 5 months)
- Creative Director & Creative Consultant
  
  Big Idea Boutique
  
  Jun 2008 - Present (13 years)
  
  Strategic Creative Solutions For Marketing Challenges.
- Associate Creative Director
  
  Brand Agent
  
  May 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years 1 month)
  
  Doritos, SunChips, Flat Earth, Cheetos, Lay’s, and True North brands
  
  Job Duties: Creative Direction, Art Direction, Design, Branding, Corporate Identity, Promotion, Events, Packaging, Point of Sale, Innovation, Interactive, Broadcast, Naming, Project Management and Art Buying
- Designer / Art Director
  
  CSAB / SCHAWK
  
  Feb 2003 - May 2006 (3 years 3 months)
  
  Dr Pepper, Sun Drop, Slush Puppie, Country Time, Canada Dry, Mott’s, and Snapple brands
  
  Job Duties: Art Direction, Design, Branding, Corporate Identity, Promotion, Packaging, Point of Sale, Innovation, Interactive, Broadcast
- Art Director
  
  The Richards Group / latitude
  
  Aug 2000 - Jan 2003 (2 years 5 months)
  
  The Shops at Willow Bend, International Plaza, 7UP, Schweppes and Baylor Health Care System brands
  
  Job Duties: Art Direction, Design, Branding, Corporate Identity, Promotion, Packaging, Point of Sale, Interactive, Broadcast, Naming, Project Management and Art Buying
- Art Director
  
  Leo Burnett / Moroch
  
  Nov 1998 - Aug 2000 (1 year 9 months)
  
  McDonald’s, Oldsmobile, Mrs. Baird’s and Zed brands
  
  Job Duties: Art Direction, Design, Branding, Corporate Identity, Promotion, Point of Sale, Interactive, Broadcast, Project Management and Art Buying
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