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Creative Director
The Missoulian
Missoula, MT
Mar 2011 - Present (13 years 9 months)
Leading creative for monthly, bi-monthly and yearly print publications, online artwork, logos, print collateral and corporate branding for all collateral and communications.
Creating award winning work in am extremely fast paced work environment that requires handling multiple projects, while meeting critical deadlines and effectively communicating and prioritizing projects with other departments.
Manage the operations of the group from hiring talent, motivating designers, guiding the creative process, estimating projects budgets, developing project scope of works, and managing client relations.
Responsible for quality of the work that enters and delivers from the agency along with developing creative solutions and fulfilling the development of future projects
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Freelance Designer
The Woods Media
Jan 2004 - Present (20 years 11 months)
Leading creative strategy to meet client™s short, medium and long term goals for branding, print, web/interactive materials for a wide range of clients from national to local businesses. Involved in all aspect from concept to final production.
Creating unique creative work to separate them from the competitors in their industry.
Apply strong analytical and research skills to design creative solutions that apply in all disciplines: print, interactive, video, strategy, retail POP; strong grasp of production process in print/interactive/environmental and retail—producing big-picture solutions.
Responsible for file preparation for client’s printing needs as well as maximizing clients budgets to their greatest benefit.
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Freelance Designer
OS39 Creative
New York, NY
Jan 2010 - Jul 2012 (2 years 6 months)
Collaborated with design team as a production artist, working with national and global brands including, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Credit Suisse, Lacoste, Godiva, Breguet and many more in a fast paced work environment.
Created printed and online work that included: all forms of graphic design, large format printing, advertising, file preparation, image editing and renderings to exhibit engaging positions for their products.
Concept ideation for creative for pitches, worked with design team for producing Branding, Design, Interactive and experiential services; followed creative strategies and offered innovative solutions to solve client marketing and communication challenges.
Responsible for clear communication and efficient work habits to comply with the fast pace course of work via telecommunication,as well studio visits.
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Marketing/Sales Manager
Logcrafters Log & Timber Homes, Inc.
St. Ignatius, MT
Aug 2003 - Jan 2010 (6 years 5 months)
Developed creative marketing strategy for a small niche company’ small critical budget, utilizing print, tradeshow and
directing marketing.
Managed sales staff’s customer relations to procure sales and relationships with clients throughout the home building process.
Responsible for the communication between sales, management, drafting and production departments to meet critical deadlines.