Hi, my name is Stephen! I am an accomplished Creative Director with 23 years experience designing high quality, consumer-focused, trend-right assets that build brand equity.Chattanooga, Tennessee area with a passion for graphic design, corporate branding, re-branding, and creative project management.I hold a degree in graphic design technology and I have an intimate understanding of how branding works, keeping up to date on industry best practices, trends, and modern standards.With my in-house marketing and full-service agency experience supporting small, mid-size, and large corporate brands, coupled with my entrepreneurial ventures and proven creative strategies, I help clients generate demand, elevate awareness, and maximize growth potential.Major Achievements:• Created marketing and promotional elements to represent the brand at the annual NeoCon in Chicago, one of the largest commercial design conventions providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative design solutions.• Ideated and executed brand strategies in a highly competitive market, increasing awareness an average 2-4% year over year as measured in brand recognition surveys conducted by Contract Magazine. • Increased engagement for client social networks up to +325% via targeted social marketing tactics and announcements.Key Skills: Corporate Identity, Brand Design, Digital Content Strategy, Storyboarding, Creative Leadership, Project Management, Graphic Design, Social Media, Typography Technical Skills: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML/CSS/PHP, Adobe Premier, After Effects, Final Cut ProLet’s Connect!