The Creative Director interprets complex market problems and internal solutions through design. Regularly interfacing with senior leadership, the Creative Director has a deep understanding of Availity’s place in the market and how we provide solutions. The Creative Director provides art direction, graphic design services, environmental branding, presentation development, and budget management for the marketing & communications team. This role also oversees photography, video production services, and manages an enterprise wide stock image/video library working/contracting with appropriate vendors as needed. In partnership with the Corporate Communications Manager, the role plans and manages Corporate Communications print and promotions budgets to support routine sales requests, special events, premiums, and trade shows. As part of daily work, the Creative Director is responsible for designing and updating print-ready layouts for a variety of projects, including sales literature, direct mail, white papers, advertising and more as well as creating and updating graphics for Web, social media, and presentations. The Designer must be able to work effectively under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment. This is a second level manager with a broad knowledge of the field and proven leadership skills. This position is also responsible for supervising (hiring, goal setting, appraisal, development, and day-to-day coaching).

Key Responsibilities:- Provide design direction and support - Be brand champions, leveraging existing brand guidelines while looking ahead toward the evolution of the brand as the market, products, and customers change - Design and update print-ready layouts - Create and update graphics for Web, social media, and presentations- Work directly with subject matter experts to visualize complex business and technology concepts- Participate in campaign development and brainstorming, offering expert advice on design opportunities and production considerations - Art direct outside vendors and projects, including but not limited to environmental branding, interactive design, video, and photography.

Currently holds the rank of International 5th Degree Master (Oh Dan) in the art of Tang Soo Do and is member of the World Tang Soo Do Association. Teaches Tang Soo Do (traditional Korean Martial Arts) to children, teens, and adults. Current school size is over 30 students. Teaches Regional clinics and seminars with over 100 students. 2010 Regional Black Belt Grand Champion and 2nd Place in the 2010 World Championship Creativity Division. World Championship and Regional Championship medalist.

An Implementation Manager manages all aspects of the implementation process for a successful enrollment or re-enrollment, working across departments to ensure every detail is in place in a timely manner. The Implementation Manager is also responsible for initiating product strategy and enrollment condition conversations with the appropriate sales leader.Key Responsibilities:- Work and collaborate with the technology, sales, administration, and marketing teams to provide optimal working conditions for a successful enrollment- Maintain timelines, project plans, and reporting for all assigned accounts- Proactively and immediately notify management if tasks are not on schedule or falling behind- Maintain timely responses for acknowledgement of issues, consistently track open items and issues upon receipt, frequently keep client updated on the status of issues, and resolve issues within an acceptable timeframe negotiated with the client- Communicate frequently and often to everyone involved in an account, including weekly meetings with clients, brokers, and enrollment firm partners during last four weeks of implementation. Timelines and meeting minutes should be distributed prior to each meeting- Participate in audit work with Account Managers and Technology Sales Consultants to ensure policies are being issued and paid as expected- Proactively meet with Vice President of National Accounts prior to re-enrollment to discuss enrollment conditions, additional products, and product strategies- Support training needs for team members and ongoing learning / development.- Participate in sales conference calls and meetings upon request to enhance understanding of responses provided and provide additional detail- Liaison with various colleagues and subject matter experts to ensure product and administration information is understood and available

The Senior Designer is responsible for the creation of marketing materials to be utilized by field agents to help increase sales of Allstate Benefits insurance products. Adhering to the marketing rules, logo usage, and image/branding set by Allstate Benefits and Allstate Corporate to ensure a consistent look and feel for all materials both internal and external. Working both independently and collaboratively with other designers, copy writers, and members of the compliance department to help create design solutions for our clients from submission, to creation, thru print; preparing artwork for pre-press production; processing all pieces through the SharePoint system with notes, attachments and all collateral for archiving; organizing and maintaining art files for easy accessibility; updating statistics and artwork to match the most current architectural designs In addition, I have taken on the responsibility of training/overseeing a team of designers involved in specific design projects; assisting the Creative Director with the creation of template designs; creation of publication ads; assisting the Electronics Media Manager with SharePoint solutions. My overall goal is to consistently meet deadlines in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining a high quality of excellence in design and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate own work plan, prioritizing activities, and handles multiple projects and activities- Gather information to resolve problems and recommend solutions- Obtain legal and compliance approvals- Develop, design, research, create, and implement routine projects, processes, and policies with minimal degree of negotiation of resources in order to complete projects- Maintain understanding of products, services, and processes of the department- Assist clients to identify their needs and options- Work independently on familiar projects and with management guidance on new or unfamiliar projects