Marquétta Thompson

ART DIRECTOR < 2013-2015
• Led design team in all creative aspects of designing project specific artwork for large retailers in the United States and Asia, developing and implementing a standard of excellence from concept to launch, including processes that ensure collaboration, critique, and creativity
• Significantly increased demand by consistently exceeding client expectations, resulting in tripling the size of the design department
• Designed/directed award winning campaigns. Led team in redesign of Membership Retention Program - received the 2014 Excellence Program Award

GRAPHIC DESIGNER < 2011-2013
• Exceeded yearly sales goals for client by creating a new marketing approach that redesigned and re-branded the department
• Developed and executed on-brand designs for more than 800 targeted business areas, using social media and e-mail, digital and print advertisements, free standing inserts, direct mail, signage, and collateral materials

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN < 2008-2011
• Created and revised all in-club signage for Sam’s Club account, including all exterior and interior signage
• Designed and produced seasonal Photo Department campaigns under extremely tight time lines, meeting or exceeding client expectations

• Designed innovative solutions for large commercial printer
• Responsible for process from client consult through pre-press

• Designed and created a variety of print projects, including safety, warranty, and instructional catalogue for an international multi-brand agricultural corporation.