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Art Director
Wycliffe USA
Orlando, FL
Oct 2008 - Present (16 years)
• Art direction of materials produced by the Marketing department to ensure a cohesive visual story, and quality control over concepts and deliverables.
• Responsible for translating the organization’s brand objectives into the design and visual components of a brand refresh.
• Collaborate with executives, marketing strategists, writers, and videographers to establish creative strategy for integrated marketing tactics.
• Responsible for mentoring and managing a team of in-house graphic designers, while also working with outside freelancers during times of high volume.
• Collaborate with traffic coordinator to ensure projects are on schedule and budget.
• Design, layout, and execution of printed, digital, and multimedia materials—from concept to completion—with a distinct emphasis on brand experience.
• Responsible for pre-press and file delivery to the printer.
• Oversee press checks and creative brainstorms.
• Act as department social director, and purveyor of fun when necessary.
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Art Director | Designer
Freelance Graphic Design
Jan 2008 - Present (16 years 9 months)
• Concept development, design, and production of print and digital pieces.
• Brand and design consultation.
• Assistant and editor to a professional photographer.
• Set design, wardrobe, props, and production assistant for promotional videos.
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Video Production Assistant
Campus Crusade for Christ
Orlando, FL
Aug 2006 - Jan 2008 (1 year 5 months)
• Art direction on the creation of sets/staging for promotional commercials.
• Participated in script writing, story-boarding, concept development, make-up, props, wardrobe, and cast wrangling, as well as actress or cast extra as duty called.
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Senior Graphic Designer
Campus Crusade for Christ
Orlando, FL
Aug 2002 - Jan 2008 (5 years 5 months)
• Concept and design of a plethora of printed materials from project inception to completion.
• Collaborated in a team environment while mentoring Associate Designers.
• Participated in research and brainstorming.
• Responsible for project management including client and vendor relationships, obtaining quotes, time/cost estimations, and press production.
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Fundraising/Personal Networking
Campus Crusade for Christ
Jul 2002 - Jan 2008 (5 years 6 months)
• Built and maintained a donor base for non-profit funding in preparation for, and throughout, tenure with Campus Crusade for Christ.
• Personal networking, vision casting, and group presentations.
• Cultivated rapport and maintained these relationships through phone calls, meetings, and correspondence.