Dave Boyd Email & Phone Number

Danville, NH, US

Freelance Production Artist, Digital Asset Management, and Studio consulting. Focusing on large format experiential graphics, packaging, and DAM analysis.Brands: Wasserman, SharkNinja

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Extended the reach of the Studio as well as the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, expanding to cover work for 3 additional global business units.
• Drove an analysis of competing workflows between business units, to streamline and find efficiencies.Brands: Pfizer, Biogen, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Exact Sciences, Takeda, Amicus Therapeutics, Oyster Point, Ferring.

Boston, Massachusetts

• Expanded supervisory capacity to cover Studio members in Boston as well as Los Angeles, implementing process improvements across all members and leading to greater efficiencies. Led training and mentoring for.
• Proposed and created buy-in for a major Digital Asset Management (DAM) system incorporating over 10,000 assets and packaged projects, and designed client portals for creative materials.
• Oversaw 6 pharma launches involving print, tradeshow, website, email, and digital banner production.

Boston, Massachusetts

• Revamped a Boston-based studio team at a major pharmaceutical marketing agency focused on print, trade shows, websites, animated banners, and other digital platforms. Expanded the scope of the Studio to assist in all.
• Rebuilt department relationships and trust in the Studio team, leading to expanded opportunities and hiring 2 additional Studio Artists.
• Proposed, researched, and implemented 3 new software platforms for expanded digital projects.
• Streamlined systems and server organization, and drove training on Workfront implementation.

Boston

• Led a team of 5 Studio Artists in 2 cities, specializing in consumer and B2B executions.
• Pioneered the use of a digital publishing system for custom sales apps, bringing clients new flexibility for their sales teams.
• Streamlined archiving, traffic, and mechanical release processes, leading to a 20% savings on mechanical releases.
• Drove the implementation of a Digital Asset Management system, creating easy access to thousands of assets.
• Championed the use of Variable Data Printing for customized, personalized mailings.
• Managed freelance staff and oversaw studio budget and technology.

Boston

• Implemented an increasing amount of high-resolution art in-house, including major retouching
• Edited focus-group and branding videos
• Managed freelance staff and installed procedures for digital file release
• Maintained department equipment and recommended new purchases
• Helped achieve two agency mergers and moves within a six-month periodBrands: Shaws Supermarkets, Spalding Golf, LoJack

Boston

• Constructed layouts and mechanical files in a large agency studio
• Worked directly with art directors to implement creative concepts
• Assisted in job scheduling and workflow within the studioBrands: TJMaxx, Raytheon, Radisson Hotels

Milwaukee

• Supervised production department in a mid-sized agency
• Executed traffic and project scheduling responsibilities
• Maintained Macintosh equipment and recommended new purchases, while also performing typical studio functionsBrands: Broan, Jacobsen Equipment, Toyota Lift Trucks, Sandoz

Milwaukee

• Studio Artist for a boutique publishing company, focusing on book and newsletter production and brand identity work
• Maintained desktop equipment and recommended new purchases