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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.