Objective
Secure a position as a Creative Director; addressing the full spectrum of creative communication requirements from print, web, and mobile design and development to video and interactive presentation and training production.
I am a unique and complete creative communications resource; a results oriented creative director, designer, and developer who raises the standards of communication, encouraging and mentoring others to do the same.
I’ve managed a successful multimedia company in two countries for 11 years, with clients from single individuals to Fortune 500 and Fortune 50 companies. I employ consultants around the world, including six local consultants in all areas of media. In addition I’m an accomplished artist, author, designer, and developer. I truly love what I do and am a unique and unparalleled force in the creative market.
Summary
Fourteen years of professional communications experience producing marketing and communications creative for the Canadian and US Governments, Military, Healthcare, Non‐Profit, Technology, Entertainment, Travel, Legal, Financial, Private Sectors and more.
Proficient in account management, website design and development, fine art painting, sculpting, mobile development, copywriting, authorship, print media, business intelligence tools, formal communication, database design, project management, and training.
Advanced software experience with the Adobe suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign and more; Microsoft suite including Access, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint 2003, 2007 and 2010, and several others.
Multilingual in languages including: English (British and American – fully fluent), French (Canadian – intermediate), German (intermediate), Spanish (beginner), Italian (beginner), and Mandarin (beginner).
Fluent in multiple computer languages, standards, and OSs including: HTML/5, CSS/3, XML, DHTML, XSLT, PHP, .ASP, .NET, AJAX, Javascript, Objective‐C, Cocoa Touch, WC3, 508, User Experience, Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac and more.
Leadership
Effectively manage six – 13 technical consultants (designers and programmers), local and international.
Developed and administered graphic design and web development training, mentorship, and professional development guidance to peers; and website demonstration training to Executives of all levels.
Organizer of the Midwest Geeks and HSR21C monthly consortiums guiding programmers and designers in advancing their development and user experience skills and assisting adults in to regain their footing in social society after a long absence.
Five years and continuing as the Multimedia Communications Specialist for a National Healthcare corporation and its subsidiaries.
Eleven years as primary designer, developer, and producer in the fields of: web design and development; book, short story, and technical manual writing and publishing; documentary casting, writing, and production; and more.
Comfortable and experienced in presenting design concepts and direction to all levels of Senior Management as well as clients and peers; proficient public speaker with a high comfort level in technical speak and layman’s terms.
Proficient in project management including determining customer requirements, managing creative resources, group collaboration, establishing and ensuring adherence to project timelines, and budget constraints.
Proven ability to produce exceptional creative communications under unconventional circumstances and timeframes.
Creative
Significantly impacted sales presentations, RFP materials, and client products through visual communications and interactive initiatives by increasing client information retention during presentations with captivating visuals and interactive media.
Conceptualized, designed, and produced high impact B2B and B2C marketing and follow up materials targeting individuals and corporations from those with a net capital of less than $1 million to Fortune 50s.
Familiar with the importance of creating an engaging, intuitive, effective, and stimulating user experience through design and its effect on communication, marketing, and training objectives.
Ability to conceptualize and produce compelling visual communiqué in a variety of media to convey complex messages as well as personal expression to a wide variety of audiences.
Work Samples
Please view a limited version of my portfolio; additional work or an extensive in-person portfolio review available on request.
Work History
Titles represent both the actual title and what I actually did at the organization. Current positions are bolded.
Programmer Analyst / Multimedia Specialist · National Healthcare Company · St. Louis, MO · 07/2006 – Present
Independent CSS, PHP, Database, and E-commerce Specialist · E-Data Solutions, Inc. · St. Louis, MO · 01/2007 – 09/2010
Independent CSS, PHP, Database, and Multimedia Specialist· Creatives on Call · St. Louis, MO · 10/2005 – 05/2007
Multimedia Specialist / Database Admin · Analysts International · St. Louis, MO · 09/2005 – 07/2006
Multimedia Specialist / IT / Executive Assistant · Bryant Group, Inc. · St. Louis, MO · 03/2004 – 09/2005
Principal · Discretion Groups, Inc. · Canada / USA · 01/2000 – Present
