Blake Torres Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

-As the Creative Director for Blake Torres Creative, I'm able to effectively use my skills in design, typography, concepting, videography, photography & more to shape my client's brand and execute their vision, repeatedly achieving growth for my partners.-Notable accomplishments include a website redesign for Blackberry Tattoo, with increased focus on proper UX & UI - increasing their web traffic over 5x with a 2.5x conversion rate and an expedited, fluid user journey.-Creative support for premiere brands like Peloton, State Farm & DoorDash, exhibiting an ability to collaborate with partners and successfully comprehend and match my partner's aesthetic.

Torrance, California, Us

-Full-fledged agency experience: I am trusted with graphic design for high-profile brands like the NFL, NASCAR, Amazon and more.-Art direction, creative direction, and leadership across several campaigns. Notably, leading creative efforts on the launch of NFL Rivals, a game that held down a spot in the top 10 on the App Store for 4+ months.-Collaborating with sales & business development, designing robust and highly catered decks/presentations that have reeled in top-tier clients like those listed above.

Everett, Washington, Us

-Working in-house for Yukon, one of the largest auto part ownership groups in the country, I was able to apply fundamental design skills across a variety of mediums (digital, print, multimedia) to elevate their creative, ultimately resulting in 2.5x following on social media.-Significant increase in conversion rates on designed digital ads and drastic increase in website and Amazon product sales (A+ content creation and product photo development.)-Elevated from Multimedia Designer to Creative lead during my tenure where I led campaigns, coordinated and managed freelance support, and implemented workflow staples like effective storyboarding, project management tools, etc. to help the team navigate tight deadlines.

Alexandria, Va, Us

-Managed creative content across a 30+ location territory, adapting on a per region basis while keeping reigns on deeply-rooted branding guidelines.-Orchestrated all design pieces and photo/video for fundraising events, using storytelling to help generate record donations for my division.

Valparaiso, Indiana, Us

Spearheaded multiple Grand Opening marketing campaigns during company expansion exceeding 100% increase in patient encounters.Determined and regulated company-wide branding standards.Created all of HealthLinc’s marketing materials, primarily using Adobe software, transferring all production of print materials from outsourced to in-house, saving thousands of dollars and drastically reducing turnaround rate.Wrote hundreds of promotional pieces used in ads, social media posts, and articles both online and printed.Maintained company website.-Starting in January, 2016, my role changed to a remote project-based marketer and graphic designer.

Valparaiso, Indiana, Us

Hired for full-time position after 5 months of interning.

Valparaiso, Indiana, Us

Consistently operated as the Project Manager. Negotiated concepts, budgets, and development of projects with university clients. Interacted directly with University President & Administration to consistently meet university branding & marketing standards.400+ hours of experience with Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro X, and other creative content editing software. Wrote and conducted interviews with clients to match themes of Valparaiso University's marketing goals.Planned, wrote, and posted hundreds of pieces of social media content in successful marketing effort to increase student engagement in university events and milestones.

Valparaiso, In, Us

Leadership role in event where $120,000 in donations were raised through our partnership with the Chicago Marathon. Worked with community leaders to raise funds and awareness for Opportunity Enterprises's mission "to maximize self-sufficiency and enrich the quality of life for individuals with disabilities."Served as the company's exclusive creator of marketing materials during course of internship.