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Raleigh, North Carolina

Responsible for production of video assets for websites and social media channels, live-streamed events, and internal communications.:: Manage video team and collaborate with copywriters, designers, and marketing team to create compelling story-telling content.:: Multi-functional role including director of photography on video shoots, lead post-production editor, and all aspects of pre- and post-production planning, content development and marketing of assets. Additionally, photograph and process still image assets for print and social media channels.:: Oversee equipment resources, budgets, and asset management.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Transitioned to Video / Motion Graphics Director role to fulfill need to develop in-house department specializing in creating video, motion graphic, and photographic assets. Role responsibilities include::: Story development, pre-production planning, and management of multi-media projects.:: Travelling to locations across the country as the videographer and photographer to produce raw assets.:: Post-production design, editing and enhancement of assets to fulfill client and project objectives.

Established in-house creative department, implemented buildup, and supervised team of art directors, graphic designers, production artists, and project managers. Creative Director responsibilities include::: Primary creative lead for all design projects produced by in-house team and vendor network. :: Collaboration with account, digital, and social teams in developing and executing key marketing and strategic initiatives for clientele.:: Within three years, in-house creative team played key role in increasing agency billings by 40% for clientele including Syngenta, Dow, Neovia, Panasonic, and more.

:: Creative lead for all design projects produced by Raleigh/Durham location. :: Responsible for hiring and management of design team, schedule development and project oversight.:: Conceptualized, designed, and directed development of creative design assets.:: Marketed agency to new business prospects, strengthened relationships with client contacts, and oversaw vendor relationships. Clientele included GlaxoSmithKline, Quintiles, G&S, and Medical Mutual Insurance.

:: Conceptualized, designed, and prepared final assets of identity systems, print collateral, and trade show materials for clientele including Rhone-Poulenc, Glaxo Wellcome, UNC Hospitals, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, and RDU Airport.

:: Primary responsibilities included creating corporate identity systems, collateral design and coordinating design and print schedules for clients.

:: Multi-role position as in-house creative lead and Southeastern US account lead for manufacturer of point-of-purchase merchandising displays for the beverage industry. Managed team of designers, created promotional literature, conceptualized new displays, and produced display graphics. Responsible for 30% annual revenue increases in territory by building relationships with key merchandising manager contacts.