Gregory D. Hay Email & Phone Number

Chicago And San Diego Areas

I created print and interactive design (and other things) which include logos/identities, print campaigns, websites, photo creation and manipulation, information design, user interface/experience, branding, marketing integration, and creative strategies/best practices. This is all for major and minor clientele, which have included United Airlines, ProFlowers.com, Visionary Pharmaceuticals, Center for Sustainable Energy, Chicago Public Schools, Reality Theater, Dominick’s… Show more I created print and interactive design (and other things) which include logos/identities, print campaigns, websites, photo creation and manipulation, information design, user interface/experience, branding, marketing integration, and creative strategies/best practices. This is all for major and minor clientele, which have included United Airlines, ProFlowers.com, Visionary Pharmaceuticals, Center for Sustainable Energy, Chicago Public Schools, Reality Theater, Dominick’s Grocery/Safeway, and Chicago Civic Opera Company. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

My way of giving back to the creative community. I often taught one night class a semester.[NOTE: this single listing is for *all* the places I have taught over the years]The universities/colleges included:» San Diego State University» Columbia College» Coleman University» Westwood Academy__________________________ Classes taught included:♦ Leadership in Design♦ Typography and Letterforms♦ Intermediate Typography♦ Logo and Branding♦… Show more My way of giving back to the creative community. I often taught one night class a semester.[NOTE: this single listing is for *all* the places I have taught over the years]The universities/colleges included:» San Diego State University» Columbia College» Coleman University» Westwood Academy__________________________ Classes taught included:♦ Leadership in Design♦ Typography and Letterforms♦ Intermediate Typography♦ Logo and Branding♦ Introduction to Graphic Design♦ Interpersonal Relations♦ Electronic Layout and Design Show less

Greater Chicago Area

— Managed all Creative, Editorial and Publishing teams, consolidated and streamlined primary decision-making processes.— Lead Creative vision for website and all supporting materials, ensuring cohesive and consistent identity.— Integral leader of team that developed the strategy of future product offerings.— Lead team to help develop sales techniques and profiles, leading to a 30% increase in signed contracts within the first two months.— Fulfilled CTO responsibilities during… Show more — Managed all Creative, Editorial and Publishing teams, consolidated and streamlined primary decision-making processes.— Lead Creative vision for website and all supporting materials, ensuring cohesive and consistent identity.— Integral leader of team that developed the strategy of future product offerings.— Lead team to help develop sales techniques and profiles, leading to a 30% increase in signed contracts within the first two months.— Fulfilled CTO responsibilities during 3-month search for replacement, allowing the ownership of eCreativeSearch the time to find qualified candidates and saving the company recruiting costs. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

— Managed a creative department of 12 at the Chicago branch of the company (over 80 creatives nationwide), which included art directors, traditional and internet designers, HTML production coders, information architects, project managers and account executives.— Successfully transitioned creative department during merger of Hollyer & Schwartz to Xor.— Revamped the company creative process of the company in response to executive directives to improve profitability and client… Show more — Managed a creative department of 12 at the Chicago branch of the company (over 80 creatives nationwide), which included art directors, traditional and internet designers, HTML production coders, information architects, project managers and account executives.— Successfully transitioned creative department during merger of Hollyer & Schwartz to Xor.— Revamped the company creative process of the company in response to executive directives to improve profitability and client satisfaction.— Creative lead (and main client contact) on 2-3 key strategic accounts (accounting for over 10 million in billings) and numerous secondary accounts.— Coordinated capacity with the other company offices.— Coordinated workflow between the creative department and other departments, including sales, programming teams, executive management, strategy, MIS and HR. Show less

— One of three partners of a small design firm based in Chicago.— Very early adopters of the web design. — Heavily involved with virtually every facet of the company (except for accounting).— Dealt with day-to-day client affairs.— Coordinated employees, freelancers and clients.

Ba, Graphic Design

Mfa, Visual Communications, Cum Laude