yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

career objective

results-driven, solutions-focused and detail-oriented team player desiring a challenging and progressive art/creative director role within a dynamic and successful company.

 

profile

 

ø  offer over 17 years of solid and progressive executive-level creative director experience, including expertise within business design solutions, dynamic brand identities, and client account service capacities.

ø  comprehensive knowledge of advertising disciplines and the creative process to develop brand recognition, build customer confidence, drive agency growth and achieve creative excellence with proven results.

ø  proven ability to utilize leadership skills in crafting design vision going far beyond conventional solutions; adept at exploring and evaluating revolutionary marketing ideas.

ø  successfully combine innovative big-picture ideas and unique creative concepts to highlight the brand message with eye-catching imagery and inspirational creative solutions toward all marketing objectives.

ø  generate new ideas on combining traditional advertising and the interactive medium resulting in cohesive synergy for marketing initiatives.

ø  adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.

ø  apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.

 

~ key achievements ~

~ awarded best new products 2001 beverage industry magazine ~

~ honored best new products 2002 new products magazine ~

~ best of 2003 award bevnet.com ~

~ 2006 fmi show in chicago showcased brand package ~

professional experience

 

co-owner/creative director ingraphx studio                                                                                                             2004-present

  collaborate with clientele on the determination and development of effective business design solutions.

  successfully lead creative brain-storming sessions to generate high energy kick-offs for each project.

  consistently ensure delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing clientele base.

  provide inspiration, direction, and leadership to vendor creative teams, resulting in product efficiency.

  manage broad scope of graphic design activities including conceptualization, press checks, art direction, in-house price matrix, and concurrent project multi-tasking.

  responsible for defining company identity through website development, print work, and marketing initiatives.

 

art director virtual color                                                                                                                                                    1999-2003

  project manager and art director for unified western grocers springfield, aldi, and oberweis dairy brands; effectively produced designs resulting in marked sales increase.

  responsible for the creation and development of high-impact designs for major brands, private labels, container manufacturers, co-packers, and international companies.

 

creative designer reliable corporation                                                                                                                             1996-1999

  effectively managed creative projects from concept to completion; adhering to strict production deadlines.

  capably collaborated with buyers, printers, outside vendors, photographers, and freelancers to produce quality product and satisfied customers.

 

desktop designer reliable corporation                                                                                                                              1993-1996

  sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of creative operations, from designing catalog covers for a variety of media to converting traditional line art into digital images.

  responsible for the creation of 4-color, direct mail catalog pages using style sheets, libraries, templates and heavy tabulation.

 

layout artist reliable corporation                                                                                                                                      1991-1993

  efficiently handled broad scope of creative activities including catalog layout assembly, catalog photography, layouts, paste-up, and the implementation of advertising campaigns within retail divisions.

professional education

 

bachelor of fire arts in graphic design university of illinois chicago, il                                              1990

associates of arts in graphic design moraine valley community college                                            1988

 

dale carnegie, achieving success through human relation skills                                                     2006

virtual training, 3-day workshop on illustrator 8                                                                             2000

mac/windows academy, photoshop workshop                                                                                    1996

computing solutions incorporated, customized classroom training                                                1994