James Decker Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

Poverty and hunger continues to be a global challenge, but poor subsistence households also suffer from "hidden hunger", or micronutrient deficiency. The lack of adequate zinc, iron and vitamin A in the diet contributes to a host of negative health outcomes, especially for children. For example, 23 percent of preschool-age children are stunted globally.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Specializing in service to progressive nonprofits and campaigns: art direction, digital marketing, branding, reports, and presentations. Clients include former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers, Reingold Communications, and STG Public Affairs. Visit my website at http://jamesdeckerdc.com

Beginning in 1999, I joined EPIC as a pro-bono graphic designer to help draw attention to the punitive sanctions imposed on Iraq after the first Gulf War. I created a steady stream of placards, postcards, web graphics, direct mail fundraising appeals, and even a full-page ad appearing in the New York Times. After the U.S invasion, I would later come on as.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As part of the content unit for Bloomberg Cities and Government Innovation, I directed design for campaigns, email marketing, blog publishing, presentations, reports, and social media. In addition, I assisted the firm's external communications, and advised design for a range of other clients, including groups focused on campaign finance reform, poverty.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As part of the Communications team, I helped visualize narratives to political challenges on complex issues, including energy, economics, national security and public policy. I was responsible for publishing content online, art direction, data visualization, brand collateral, social media graphics and presentation support. Accomplishment: redesigned Third.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided creative management and production for a variety of government agencies, including the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Accomplishment: designed program collateral to assist the implementation of smoke-free public housing, and the remediation of environmental hazards after natural disasters.

Managed the daily design needs of a multifaceted progressive communications program advocating consumer protection and government transparency. Work included art direction, logo and website redesign, social media campaigns, fundraising material, event and installation graphics, publications and annual report. Accomplishment: the design foundation I.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for the design and production of numerous projects including reports, newsletters, presentations, illustrations, and event and installation graphics. Provided assistance to clients during project development and facilitated the streamlining of print production services.

During a pivotal time in HRC's history, I was responsible for design of all organizational media, including art directing a 32-page quarterly magazine, annual reports, event and installation graphics, web design, and the commissioning of original photography and illustration. I supervised junior staff, collaborated with internal stakeholders, and managed.

Political And Environmental Science

After having worked as a design professional in Michigan for several years, I opted to pursue my interest in activism and love of the.

Bachelor’S Degree, Graphic Design And Philosophy

Activities and Societies: In 1993, I had the great privilege of participating in a study abroad tour of Dutch graphic design, which.