Derek Lauritzen Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Drive cross-functional efforts to streamline processes and foster growth. Lead strategic planning and design for client projects. Drive internal brand and website improvements. Oversee creative operations, structure, recruitment, and team mentoring. Play a pivotal role in executive decision-making on finances, personnel, and client performance. Attained growth, reduced costs, and enhanced efficiencies while also establishing a robust contractor network.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Led and mentored a team of designers and developers in the creation of user-friendly digital products, award-winning websites, and marketing programs. Oversaw the entire creative process, from concept to execution, ensuring that all projects met or exceeded client expectations. Managed a successful internal rebrand. Implemented new technology and processes to boost efficiency, reducing website production time.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Managed and expanded a diverse team of designers, developers, marketers, and project managers. Oversaw digital & print projects, ensuring alignment with strategy, deadlines, and budget. Handled client and team escalations, reviewed and approved deliverables. Delegated tasks and provided diligent oversight for successful project execution.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Collaborated with management team to analyze & establish scope of projects. Conducted competitive, design and user experience research. Oversaw / lead in the planning, IA and design of all website projects. Worked with front-end developers to ensure quality of work and functionality / programming requirements were met. Primary client liaison and point of contact throughout the website design process.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Developed visually stunning and user-friendly digital experiences using creative illustration and web design skills. Conducted comprehensive marketing research to analyze and leverage social networking trends and online traffic patterns to optimize website performance and engagement.

Designed SSF logo; Presented ideas, sketches, soft and hard proofs to Executive Director through a series of face to face meetings; communicated and interpreted clients perspective and adjusted design accordingly

Designed company logo, brochure, business cards, window sticker, and outdoor signage; provided oversight to sign & printing company.

Designed flyers; calculated, organized and filed student information into a presentable format