Kevin Connaughton, Graphic Designer, Artist, Illustrator. in Fort Lauderdale, FL

About

I have been working in this industry in a variety of capacities and most recently I have been an art director for a family run business. I have also explored an entrepreneurial venture where I designed the products, logos and apparel. All inspired by my passion for cycling and my family heritage. Timeless amounts of creating and design were dedicated to this as to all my designs. I was also charge of sales, marketing, press, person to person relationships and social networking.

I am a graphic designer and have designed product's, logo's, advertisement's and website's. I am very successful in building brand integrity, interest and press as well. I have an eclectic vision for inspiration and have always believed it is good to be well rounded with experience and diversify my knowledge of all things creative.

Education

Associate of Fine Arts Graphic Design

Norwalk Community College

2005

Experience

Graphic Designer / Art Director / Photographer

Chalk Talk Sports

Norwalk, CT

* Produce original artwork for apparel and accessories and implement to all products * Working directly with manufactures and printers to insure cohesiveness though production * Deliver insight, creativity and integrity through design for all product line and product development * Additional design for all websites as needed. Creation of mini websites and home pages * Photography for all products, jewelry, accessories and lifestyle model shoots * Preparing all images of product for website store and insure attention to detail * Learning product line fluently to assist customer service when needed via phone
Founder/ designer/ sales/ marketing

Wheelmen & Co.

Westport, CT

* Developed, designed and created company logo and products * Opened 50 retail store accounts domestically and internationally. Finalized and closed all sales * Responsible for largest sale of $10,000 to a Japanese distributor, Blue Lug * Conducted market research via press, websites, blogs, print, social networking * Scheduled and attended all trade shows and events where relationships with retailers * Partnered with manufactures to develop product * Built strong brand integrity through affiliations and collaborations * Orchestrated all photo shoots for product and lifestyle with Tuukka Koski
Sales Consultant

Luxottica Retail Group

Culver City, CA

- SGH International Sales Consultant * Utilized strategic selling skills to successfully analyze customer needs, overcome objections * Advised customers on appropriate purchases for high end optical-wear and related merchandise * Merchandized product in a creative manner to enhance brand integrity * Awarded top sales for East Coast and West Coast regions

Awards

Founder of, Wheelmen & Co. I Design all products, logos, marketing materials, website and handled sales.

Affiliations

AIGA CT

Skills

Elsewhere on the Web

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On Coroflot

@grandsons, member since 2006

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Kevin Connaughton

Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

Sr. Industrial Designer