Rick De Lome Email and Phone Number

Orchestrated and managed a strategic design studio with a core focus on entertainment, consumer products, the toy industry and motorsports sectorsSpecialities: Advertising, Branding, Consumer Activation, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail, Key Art, Logos, Marketing Print Collateral, Merchandising, Packaging, Press Kits, Product Development, Style Guides, In-store design, POP, Retail, Tradeshow Exhibits and websites.Clients: Acura, Dallenbach Racing, Disney, Dreamworks, E! Entertainment, Hasbro, Hilton, Honda, Jakks Pacific, Mattel, Meg Toys, MGM, NASCAR, Paramount Pictures, The Sharpe Company, Tokyopop, Toyota, Raytheon, Twentieth Century Fox, Upper Deck, Warner Bros.Brands: Dracula, Looney Tunes, Stargate, Disney Cars, Toy Story, Shrek, Harry Potter, Pink Panther, Scooby Doo, Rocky, Low Rider, Ferrari, Hot Wheels, NBA, Mickey Mouse, The Passion of The Christ, Rugrats, The Simpsons, Speed Racer, It's A Small World, Disney Princess, My Little Pony, Playstation 2, Spiderman, Tiny Planets"Congratulations, we just had our core presentation and the response to the Looney Tunes pacakaging re-brand was overwhelmingly positive; clean, simple and eye catching as well as the variety of designs proposed. The mock ups looked great and totally completed the presentation. Thank you!".Teri Mazurek, Warner Bros. Consumer Products"Thank you again for the amazing work on my presentation for KMart. Working with you was a pleasure. I truly appreciate the caliber of work you provided and the professional level of the presentation. I look forward to working with you again".Nathan Laffin, MGM Consumer Products"Your work is nothing short of amazing".Laura Hansen, Smart TV Kids"I wanted to thank you and your team for doing an excellent job on the Pink Panther store designs. You always go above and beyond our expectations, continually surprising us with amazing work. Thank you for delivering with such professionalism, creativity and beauty". Donnell Washburn, MGM

Proven track record in the management of packaging team within the Hot Wheels and Sports brands, responsible for all creative and production of over 1400 skus annually.-Managed internal staff of ten art directors, designers, writers, engineers and outside vendors-Group liason with marketing, licensors, international affiliates, sales, engineering, legal and planning-Resposible for P&L, budget forecasting, schedules, presentations and staffing-Maintained ever expanding business without increasing budget by reducing redundant developmental steps and implementing effective utilization of a worldwide vendor network-High profile activities included Formula 1, NASCAR and Ferrari new product launches-Initiated travel to Europe to work alongside licensors and gaining approvals on-site resulting in a 4-month savings in the production cycle-Initiated and managed an on-site design and production studio at Daytona International Speedway for the NASCAR brand resuting in a 12 day turnaround of design, photography, production and licensor approvals down from a typical 90 day cycle saving valuable time and money."Rick, competency is hard to find, therefore you will be sorely missed".Robert Pastel Jr."Rick, thank you for all your exceptional contributions to the boys business unit".Matt Bousquette"I am honored and privileged to have worked with a wonderful creative professional. May our paths cross again".Kirk Davis"Rick, it was great working with you, you really made a HUGE difference".Bob Nall"Rick, NASCAR will NEVER be the same without you, thanks for all your hard work".Steve Labella

Creative development and project management for several design studios and agencies and a roster of my own clients primarily in the entertainment and sports sectors. Projects included logos and brand identity, new product launches, toy packaging, POP, trading card concepts and design, retail designs, POP, video key art, event staging design and tradeshow exhibits. Clients included Buddy Ebsen, Disney, International Motor Sports Assoc., Isuzu, Maritz Communications, Paramount Pictures, The Upper Deck Company, Vidmark Entertainment, Warner Bros., Republic Pictures, Lorimar, Hemdale Films, and BBC Lionheart."I wanted to thank you for the superb job done on all the graphics, signage and POP for the American Film Market. Your commitment, energy and creativity made working with you a pleasure; the results of your endeavors were a major contribution to the overall success of the AFM. The constant attention to detail and indefatigable attitude were appreciated by all here at the studio. We look forward to working with you again in the future. At Cannes?"Tim Kittleson, American Film Marketing Association"I just received a shipment of MAI Basic 4 Computers annual report. I must say I was extremely impressed with the layout. Rarely do I get as many calls regarding the appearance of an annual report as I did with this. The following individuals spoke to me at length: Steve Harvey at E. F. Hutton, who found it clever and unique, and Jon Van Realte of Fahnestock who said the annual was the most visually appealing piece he has ever seen. Congratulations on winning first place from Financial World on a magnificent piece".Kathleen McGrath, The Financial Relations Board"It has been my privilege to have Rick as a co-worker here at the studio. His willingness to achieve, his willingness to listen and his ability to produce swift and creative solutions are part of his working style that will be sadly missed and difficult to replace". Josh Tuffley, Hunt & Associates

Responsible for the creative department of a start-up publishing company from personnel, budgets, equipment and studio set-up to branding of our image. Designed and produced award winning tradeshow booths, collateral marketing materials, and design and production of the books: Animation-The Art of Friz Freleng, The Lost Diaries of Indiana Jones, Peter Max Anthology, The Other Side of Oz by Buddy Ebsen (Award Winner), The Warren Bennis Series, The B2 Chronicles by Robert Townsend (Award Winner) and Nothing But Zingers by Buddy Ebsen. Managed staff of 3 designers, 2 artists and several freelance creatives, writers, illustrators, photographers and printers. Responsible for all tradeshow design, manufacturing and logistics including the London Book Fair, Geneva Book Fair, Frankfurt Book Fair, Anaheim Book Fair and the Library Association Fair in New Orleans. " Rick, with much fondness and appreciation for all your efforts and many thanks".Friz Freleng, Animator, Director, Producer

Art Department Manager responsible for all design and artwork on the Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Toyota and Merle Norman accounts eventually becoming Associate Art Director. Supervised internal team of ten artists and hiring freelance talent as needed. Additional responsibilities included scheduling, budgets, all new business pitches, art direct photo shoots and all press checks. Projects include event logos, corporate identity, style guides, print, direct mail, event staging design, POP, promotions and advertising. Corporate events and product launches include the Launch of Infiniti, Nissan 300ZX Car Launch, Nissan 30 years in America, Race To Las Vegas, Nissan Olympic Village and Women in Advertising Awards Ceremony at the Gene Autry Museum."Just want to say thanks, Rick, for the great concepts on the Nissan set design. Everything looked great on camera. You done it again, kid!"Debra Tanaka, Nissan"Congratulations on a job well done on the Hyundai Merchandising Graphic Standards. Thank you for all your contributions and efforts on this project. You are a pro...and the proof is in the product".Beth Talbert, Hyundai"What a nice place the art department is. I always know that I can take something back there, explain what I want, and walk away knowing that you will blow me away with your work. You never whine and you were willing to stay late or come in early to get the job done. You don't just tell me what color or style or layout I "should" have, you teach me why I should have it. So, my sincere thanks to you and your team on the Merle Norman pitch".Kelly Pino, Maritz"Rick masterminded the oh-so-impressive strategic thinking monolith which proved to be the foundation of the Hyundai Account pitch. Rick's insistance on high production values brought an elegant, solid and impressive feeling to the set design. He sketched and priced everything out several times before we could finally agree on concept. Many, many thanks!"Carol Phillips, Maritz