Michael Doyle Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Chesapeake, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Responsible for the layout and design of The Flagship Newspaper (the newspaper of Naval Station Norfolk), and the editorial content of the publication's "On Liberty" section in both print and online. Manage contributing writers, filter press releases, etc. Coordinate editorial coverage between newspaper and various PR firms and publicists. Write and edit content. I also handle the layout of the Peninsula Warrior publications (the base newspapers of Ft. Eustis and Langley AFB).

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Develop advertising/marketing campaigns, both in print and online. Work with clients on developing the best marketing messages to grow business and presence in the marketplace. Create digital and print advertisements, collateral material (direct mail, etc), publications, and more to best serve our customers.

Virginia Beach, Va

• Plan, design, & layout print media – including newspaper ads, direct mail letters/merchandise, email blasts, 16-page tabs, etc.• Assist Supervisor in establishing the creative direction, themes, and visuals for monthly direct mail, tabs, etc. • Collaborate with Buyers & CEO to help create the intended visual representation of specific merchandise.• Prepare, resize, & create PDFs of newspaper advertisements, for specific markets, for publication in multi-jurisdictional newspapers.• Retouch all photos used in print media for optimum print quality.• Electronically transmit newspaper advertisements to all newspapers via FTP and/or online upload sites for multi-jurisdictional markets.• Communicate and maintain relationships with newspaper sales representatives and production personnel regarding ad deadlines, production needs, etc.• Troubleshoot and correct files that show errors when sent to outside publications.• Seek and implement best practices regarding the processing of print files, photo processing, creating PDFs, etc.• Collaborate with Corporate Design/coordinate with stores for the design & production (including pasting up, cutting, preparing) of in-store signage & displays.• Communicate with Buyers regarding Ad Notes and merchandise details for use in print and online media.• Plan and design online images/promotions for websites – including special events & weekly merchandise. • Upload & post print ads to website.• Creative partnership with photographer on the photo needs of the advertising department for use in print & online media.• Manage & maintain print books for keeping records of newspaper ads.• Assist in online social media promotions.• Design sale tags, info tags, logos, pamphlets, etc for various departments.

Norfolk, Va

• Serve as senior designer for the Design Team which entails development and training of the other designers.• Responsible for the weekly production and transmission of the Peninsula Warrior, a publication serving the Army’s Fort Eustis, and the Air Forces’ Langley AFB.• Create ads and projects for advertisiers• Responsible for layout, design, and transmission of several supplement publications throughout the year.• Produce marketing materials (posters, cards, ads, etc) for the Marketing Director, for use across Targeted Publications.• Serve as the presenter for Pilot Media’s ACE Program, educating employees of the Creative Services/Design Team at Pilot Media.

Norfolk, Va

• Internally, managed a team of five graphic designers in all elements of the production cycle of four niche publications. Coordinated the design of editorial and advertising with the editors and sales representatives and developed advertising initiatives in conjunction with sales and marketing representatives. • Externally, coordinated the print production with various printing companies for each publication. Served as the primary resource for all design/adv. production issues.• Regularly developed advertising solutions for clients, alongside sales representatives. Created print & online campaigns and promotions for numerous clients.• Developed employees by directing ad campaigns, effective advertisements, copywriting and editorial layout & cover designs.• Managed the designer bonus and resource budget, as well as all paperwork having to do with my direct reports such as payroll authorization, performance reviews, and disciplinary reports. Designed in house promotional pieces: rate cards, spec sheets, etc.• Led a team in the redesign of Port Folio Weekly.

Norfolk, Va

• Created targeted advertising campaigns based on strategic planning with the account representatives, marketing analysts, and clients. Led and participated in brainstorming sessions which targeted the client’s needs and developed advertising strategies. Met with clients, discussed visual representation in their print media and improved upon it. Designed the advertisements using PC and Mac platforms. Received multiple PRISM awards for both “Design” and “Marketing Magic.” Participated in SCI sales training to better understand the account representative’s perspective and methods.• Created a new position for graphic designers within The Virginian-Pilot - ‘Creative Executive.’ This position was an expanded role for top-level designers who desired development in sales and marketing. • Honored as The Virginian-Pilot’s “Graphic Designer of the Year” for 2004 (awarded in 2005). Selected from over 45 designers company-wide for outstanding excellence in performance and leadership throughout the year.