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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Beaverton, Oregon, Us

THNK is the “Nom de Guerre” under which I have been freelancing for the past 15 years. Areas of focus and emphasis include, but are not limited to the following:Design & Art Direction:Conceptual direction, identity and logo development, typography, photography, layout and composition, font and color management, print production (A-Z), photo and video shoot oversight, 2D animation, multimedia editing and production, directing artists, collaborating with clients, and bringing creative concepts to life.Digital, Mobile & Web: HTML/CSS, CMS, design thinking, information architecture, user experience and interaction, defining customer journeys, wire-framing, prototyping, responsive/mobile and tablet-friendly interactive sites, social media campaigns and integration. Marketing, Advertising & Team:Strategy, research, creative brief construction, campaign conceptualization, copywriting, pitching, social media engagement and promotion, project/budget and studio management, production oversight, vendor and client relations, cross-functional communications, staff mentoring and training, hiring and recruiting.

Bellevue, Washington, Us

Mclean, Va, Us

Spearheaded Spark Business re-branding efforts by developing logo, brand book, graphical standards and a comprehensive set of supporting materials to educate associates and outside agencies. These materials will ensure brand consistency across all relevant channels and sectors, and enhance perceptions of Spark Business within the industry.Redesigned entire Spark Business web presence from the ground up, emphasizing responsiveness, information architecture, user interaction and experience. This improved user journey will create awareness, engagement and increased conversions.Led the development of all digital, print and social media efforts and campaigns designed to increase awareness of Spark Business and its suite of products (multi-touch/cross-sell emails, in-branch display, targeted ads/banners, print, event).

Developed winning campaign for multi-million dollar “I CAN AFFORD COLLEGE” contract.Revolutionized internal processes for (DM) programs, saving tens of thousands of dollars in production costs annually. Reimagined and re-engineered the archaic company website, utilizing UX/UI/IA/Responsive web design principles and practices. Oversaw the work at every stage: conceptualization, wire-framing, prototyping, coding, testing and launch.Led internal rebranding efforts for Matrix Manager which, coupled with modernized/responsive website and enhanced editing capabilities, changed customer perceptions and experience, leading to increased revenue and industry standing. Negotiated, secured and managed print production and vendor relations to secure significant savings, increase efficiency, and provide unmatched quality for our B2B customers.Responsible for building, mentoring and diversifying creative teams across web, print, branding, illustration, multimedia, video and mobile disciplines.

In addition to freelancing for myself while living abroad in France, I was lucky enough to work at a wonderfully creative and small agency called Punk™. A good deal of my time there was spent trying locate the correct filters in the French version of Photoshop and attempting to use my “français terrible.” Skills Required/Acquired: Graphic & production design, image retouching, humility & patience.

Dayton, Ohio, Us

Created brand foundations and developed programming for YourChannel™, an television network playing at check-out (POS) in all Albertson’s™, Shoprite™, Pathmark™ and Jewel-Osco™ stores nationwide. Served as the/a content creator and executor for similar in-store media in all Walmart™, Costco™ and Sam’s Club™ stores. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: With one year on the job, our team increased PRN’s Supermarket Checkout Network viewership more than 55% and enhanced brand recall by 30%DUTIES: Ideation, storyboarding, concept development, script writing, client pitches, design, art direction for photo/live-action shoots, video/audio editing and 2D animation.SECTORS SERVED: Television, retail, entertainment, B2B, POS, POP, financial, e-commerce, display, event, education, enterprise and digital.NOTABLE CLIENTS: Coca-Cola, Unilever, Frito-Lay, Yahoo, the Weather Channel, Food Network.

B.A., Graphic Design, Salutatorian

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