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Creative Lead: Art Direction/Graphic Design
Willowbrook, IL
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 2 months)
• Hands-on creative design/art direction of all marketing touch-points
• Establish and oversee all brand guides and brand usages
• Manage workflow and strategic execution of project requests
• Work directly with external vendors to complete
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Creative Director
McGuffin Creative Group
Chicago, IL
Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 (11 months)
• Hands-on creative direction for financial and medical clients Mayo Clinic, GE Healthcare, concept work Bank of the West and Becker Professional Education
• Direct and mentor a team of 4 designers and 2 freelancers
• Manage workflow and strategic execution of project requests
• Build a partnership with peers and clients to reflect a collaborated front for creative solutions
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Creative Director
Discover Financial Services
Riverwoods, IL
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 (4 years 10 months)
• Direct all design and visual branding for lead in-house creative team healthcare telecom responsible for new credit product launches and brand initiatives for casino & gaming Discover it, Discover it Miles and NHL Discover it cards
• Supervise a team of 5 art directors and 2 freelance staff supporting entire direct mail channel, including 48% YOY growth in response rates
• Manage vendor and production relationships
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Senior Creative
Cows In Trees Advertising
Chicago, IL
Nov 2009 - Aug 2012 (2 years 9 months)
• Co-manage creative for cross-channel, integrated marketing programs for entire client roster, including: Vanguard Healthcare, Frito-Lay/Walmart,
Silver Cross Hospital, Tyson Foods, Scott & White Healthcare.
• Produced attention-getting work to help secure new business, including: Frito-Lay/Walmart, Tyson, and numerous regional healthcare clients.
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Associate Creative Director
Chicago, IL
Aug 2008 - Jul 2009 (11 months)
• Co-directed all creative execution for PEAK6 investment brands in conjunction with V.P. Creative Director
• Managed and worked with a team of talented designers, developers and writers establishing a strong digital and print presence for all investment equities and businesses
• Designed and produce digital web banners and advertisements within SEO best practices