Todd Garvin Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

As the creative director, reporting to the VP of Marketing Communications, I am involved in every aspect of the organization’s creative process – from the idea phase to the final execution. I am creative, dedicated and strive to deliver engaging content that meets client’s expectations, as well as the KnowledgeWorks brand and values. Using my writing and verbal communication skills, I clearly communicate and reinforce our brand personality and messaging through engaging layouts and imagery… Show more As the creative director, reporting to the VP of Marketing Communications, I am involved in every aspect of the organization’s creative process – from the idea phase to the final execution. I am creative, dedicated and strive to deliver engaging content that meets client’s expectations, as well as the KnowledgeWorks brand and values. Using my writing and verbal communication skills, I clearly communicate and reinforce our brand personality and messaging through engaging layouts and imagery across multiple platforms and audiences including employees, clients, prospects and teacher communities. I work with the communications team and manage the day-to-day details of all creative projects.In addition to shaping and monitoring the organization’s brand standards, I have a strong understanding of industry trends and creative tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud. Additionally, I have experience both performing the duties of and managing a range of creative roles including graphic designers, illustrators, video producers and other external contractors. I oversee project creative direction, specifications, production schedules and coordinate with freelance creative professionals and agencies to complete projects on time and within budget. Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

As the Senior Creative Manager, I play an integral role in the development and execution of organization-wide visual communications through traditional and digital media design and creative strategies. I am responsible for the development and support of our brand and creation/management of the organization’s publications, websites, social and digital media and other creative needs. My focus is creatively communicating our mission to our diverse audiences. I mentor our design co-ops and manage… Show more As the Senior Creative Manager, I play an integral role in the development and execution of organization-wide visual communications through traditional and digital media design and creative strategies. I am responsible for the development and support of our brand and creation/management of the organization’s publications, websites, social and digital media and other creative needs. My focus is creatively communicating our mission to our diverse audiences. I mentor our design co-ops and manage the work of our creative contractors and vendors. Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

As a contracted Creative Services Manager, I am responsible for creative development and execution of organization-wide visual communications through graphic/digital media design and marketing communication strategies. I provide organization-wide strategic and tactical input to corporate branding and identity work. I also oversee the work of other design contractors and co-ops/interns, including production artists, photographers, illustrators, video producers and printers, and manage design and… Show more As a contracted Creative Services Manager, I am responsible for creative development and execution of organization-wide visual communications through graphic/digital media design and marketing communication strategies. I provide organization-wide strategic and tactical input to corporate branding and identity work. I also oversee the work of other design contractors and co-ops/interns, including production artists, photographers, illustrators, video producers and printers, and manage design and print production requirements and schedules. Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

As a Senior Designer on the Ford-Lincoln team, I conceptualized interactive experiences for consumer focused retail spaces. Constructed and maintained interactive prototypes for mobile applications. Created and updated website graphics for client brands. In addition, I created layouts and maintained brand standards across various client and business development initiatives.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Assisted the Exxon Mobil team with interactive PDF documents, UI concepts and HTML5/CSS3 animations for use in consumer-facing websites. Assisted the Children's Hospital team with HTML5/CSS3 animations for online annual report.

Cincinnati Area

Solo digital designer for RDG. Developed brand visual strategies and originated design concepts including the writing of supporting text. Design and creation of interactive and print materials for P&G sales, training, and other internal functions. Helped various departments at Procter & Gamble decipher user data to improve the functionality and simplicity of their applications and websites. Worked through complex training and corporate processes by creating wireframes and functional prototypes… Show more Solo digital designer for RDG. Developed brand visual strategies and originated design concepts including the writing of supporting text. Design and creation of interactive and print materials for P&G sales, training, and other internal functions. Helped various departments at Procter & Gamble decipher user data to improve the functionality and simplicity of their applications and websites. Worked through complex training and corporate processes by creating wireframes and functional prototypes for user testing. Designed user interfaces for training and informational systems that fulfilled or surpassed user expectations. Other roles included:• 18 month on-site design support for P&G departments with direct responsibility for meeting with clients and designing creative print and digital solutions for their needs.• Four-time lead designer for P&G's annual year-end-meeting, responsible for the coordination and creation of all printed and digital elements required for support of this 3-day annual event.• Responsible for all company technical assistance including documents functionality, basic audio/video editing and conversion, solving cross platform compatibility issues, print to digital conversion, etc. Show less

Responsible for art direction, coordination and production of all graphics needs. Reported to the VP of Marketing. Projects included corporate and brand identity, logos, packaging, banner ads, marketing and sales publications, trade show booths, and more—from concept through completion. Developed brand visual strategies; originated design concepts including supporting text; mentored and directed junior design staff; scheduled and coordinated project timelines, managed subcontractor & vendor… Show more Responsible for art direction, coordination and production of all graphics needs. Reported to the VP of Marketing. Projects included corporate and brand identity, logos, packaging, banner ads, marketing and sales publications, trade show booths, and more—from concept through completion. Developed brand visual strategies; originated design concepts including supporting text; mentored and directed junior design staff; scheduled and coordinated project timelines, managed subcontractor & vendor relationships; evaluated and recommend new software and hardware. Show less

Principal designer for printed media. Reported to the studio owners. Projects included identity materials, packaging, posters, publications, print advertising, direct mail, point-of-sale materials, FSIs, as well as websites and other Internet based materials. Developed brand visual strategies; originated design concepts; extended designs across media; mentored / art directed web designer. Researched, evaluated and maintained studio’s software and hardware requirements.

Principal designer for print and online media. Responsible for graphical duties including corporate and division identity, direct mail, publications, trade show booths, sales materials, user interfaces, and web sites from concept through completion. Created logos, brochures, sales materials, postcards, posters, and more. Acted as the design conduit between sales, content and an IT development staff. Developed brand strategies; originated design concepts; mentored junior designer; coordinate… Show more Principal designer for print and online media. Responsible for graphical duties including corporate and division identity, direct mail, publications, trade show booths, sales materials, user interfaces, and web sites from concept through completion. Created logos, brochures, sales materials, postcards, posters, and more. Acted as the design conduit between sales, content and an IT development staff. Developed brand strategies; originated design concepts; mentored junior designer; coordinate production; manage subcontractor / vendor relationships; evaluated and recommended new software, hardware and printers Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Lead designer for print and new media applications team. Reported to team's Art Director. Projects included identity materials, posters, publications, print advertising, point-of-sale materials, web sites, and CD-ROM based sales materials. Developed brand strategies; originated design concepts; extended design across media; assisted junior designers; directed photographers and illustrators. Worked directly with printers and pre-press staff during final production.

Entry level designer for packaging division. Took direction on branding strategy and created visual concepts for product packaging and labeling.

Bfa, Graphic Design

- Best of Show, Art Directors Club of Cincinnati, Student Category, 1995 - David F. Diehl Memorial Scholarship, Art Directors Club.

Certificate, Management Training

Activities and Societies: SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, May 2006 BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEWING, July 2007 Management Training

Ux Certification, Ux/Ui Design

Day-long courses included: UX Basic Training, Mobile User Experience, Scaling User Interfaces, Emerging Patterns for Web Design.