Print and digital marketing for a wide range of clients managing all phases of each project to successful conclusion.www.brannendesign.com

• Created compelling page layouts and cover concepts for 3 annual catalogs with over 600,000 in circulation each.• Designed effect ad layouts for national and regional print magazines and newspapers.• Worked closely with marketing team to develop in-store signage to represent various brands and their products to a certain demographic.• Managed all company logos and digital assets on the marketing department server. • Monitored marketing projects from concept to completion.• Worked with ecommerce and social media managers to design digital ads for email and social media.

Notable Accomplishments:Skillfully orchestrated the development of accessories and apparel from concept to production for nationally known premier clients like Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Crush, Anheuser-Busch Anaheim Angels, San Francisco Giants, Hard Rock Cafe, Hot Topic, and Wilson.Deliver high impact designs that are optimized to meet the client’s strategic vision and business objectives while building their brand equity.Adopted new fabric washing and printing techniques (sublimation) to bring the customer new ways to represent their brand.Capitalized on extensive production experience and advanced design capability to transform designs into headwear, sock, and shirt presentations that were exactly as the client envisioned them.Researched and analyzed information about the client brand, their competition and the target customer creating innovative designs that reflected the look and feel of the brand but also helped determine the colors, materials, and graphic treatments that resonated with the customer. Implemented a proven planning and organizational strategy when creating a new headwear line which evaluated all of the materials, shapes, and various techniques (embroidery, printing, sublimation, and applique) that determined which options will have the most compelling impact while staying true to the brand. Ensured that production costs were within the customer budget and that the designs reflect the colors and details found within their official style guide. Meticulously oversee prototype development across multiple factories in Asia that included very detailed instructions and supporting graphics that were easy to follow to guarantee that all schedules were met. Carefully planned and created Art Tech Packs for overseas factories that clearly captured fabrics, trim, and sources, artwork or graphics, label information, packaging instruction, and desired stitching that significantly reduced errors in production.

Notable Accomplishments:Recruited by the former GM at Nike who started this new company.Organized and led brainstorming sessions which fostered collaboration and significant creative output among free-lance design teams.Project managed all design related projects and controlled the communication with factories to reduce sample and production errors.Built Callaway Golf hat line into a multi-million dollar business in under 2 years by expanding the category.Expertly monitor and research fashion trends for color and material forecasting.Successfully designed custom logos and combo treatment appliques for a variety of clients that included Callaway Golf, Hurley, Quiksilver, Vans, and Etnies.

Notable Accomplishments:Strong individual contributor and member of the creative team for accessories (headwear) servicing premium accounts like Callaway Golf, No Fear, and NASCAR.Expertly designed apparel and accessories for professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, and MLB.Selected to develop custom logos for special events including the Super Bowl and the NBA finals.