Director of a full-service agency (partnering with other professionals)Creation of print-ads, brochures, event posters, conceptual web design & logo developmentServicing clients in many US states ranging from small businesses to international companies and top-tier American universitiesWork collaboratively with clients to thoroughly understand their design and digital printing requirementsEnsure clients are updated regularly regarding deliverables and timeframesImproving on existing marketing efforts, re-developing outdated campaigns and creating custom creative campaigns from scratch360° project management from concept definition to end-product deliveryExperienced with branding and maintaining brand identityWork with printers and other vendors to ensure quality control and deadlines are metBudget managementProvide advice to clients around recommendations for cost savings and effective asset allocation Undertaking design work across multiple and complex projects, ensuring work is of a high standard and aligned adequately with corporate branding and marketing service standardsResearch industry developments and trends Business and financial administrationStrategic business planning

Provide leadership in the successful delivery of projects through regular contact, via email or phone, to the manufacturing project managers on-site in the US, the UK, Japan and Korea Organise and manage electrical contractor work, riggers and other project staff Advanced communications to track project progress, costs and quality objectivesProactively problem-solve issues and instigate conflict resolution strategies Ensure all required inspections, reports and contractual paperwork is completed and signed off Work with vendors to coordinate shipping, delivery and installation of the product Ability to operate effectively and efficiently in high-pressure situations

Created original artwork for coastal themed apparelParticipated in and supported prototype development process, including approving apparel graphics Applied design skills for apparel graphics, textile print design, typography, colour theory, use of texture, and spacing and scale

Collaborating with small businesses and national corporations—handling creative design for 30-plus clients Work areas: print advertising, marketing materials, branding, logo creation, social media and multimediaWorked independently and within a team on concepts and content for marketing and branded materialsCoordinated with outside vendors and printers, establishing clear and effective communicationsBudget and quality management

Developed and expanded a pet-themed lifestyle brand throughout the United States and internationallyCreated original designs whilst maintaining brand identity using internal and external design resourcesPerformed all R & D for new products and designsHandled logistics for wholesale and retail tradeshowsPhotographed product images for line-sheets, website and social media postsResponsible for day to day business operations and administration