6412 Perry Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
(612) 986-2504
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Entrepreneurial developer looking to join
a progressive team of professionals that will allow me to combine knowledge
and skill of graphic design, project management and marketing to contribute
to the profitability and success of the team.
Consultative Sales
Account Management
New Business Development |
Advertising / Graphic Design
Interactive / Web / Print
Corporate ID / Branding |
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
Client Satisfaction |
 Motivated and versatile
graphic artist with a demonstrated history of creativity, innovation
and performance in web development, print and interactive marketing
for many industries.
 Polished, energetic and highly
talented project manager experienced in producing multiple marketing
projects simultaneously as well as balancing business operations
and management.
 Proven ability to cultivate productive
relationships with key decision makers and developers to achieve corporate
marketing, sales, and customer service objectives.
 Skillful in interviewing customers, interpreting
needs, formulating strategy, gathering resources, organizing information
and creating deliverables.
Both companies are marketing and internet professional
service firms that develop, design and deploy successful marketing campaigns,
web sites and graphic design projects. Organized facilities, hardware,
software and internet connectivity resources to attract independent ‘best
of class’ programmers, artists, musicians and designers for cooperative
development.
Researched market, identified need, developed corporate
strategy and business plan; then launched company. Currently responsible
for nearly every facet of the organization including managing US and International
sales, project development, IT support, P&L accountability, strategic
market planning, business and partnership development, image and product
branding, developing press relationships, contract negotiation, and marketing
(from guerrilla to traditional).
Manage project teams and time-lines to ensure that
deliverables are on budget, to specification and customer's satisfaction.
In addition to everyday responsibilities, implemented development of Web
Content Management Software from concept to reality. Tasks included module
design, User Interface development, deployment platforms and functionality
specifications. Also responsible for growing relationships with consulting
firms, independent developers, software developers, ISP’s and advertising
design studios, primarily in the Twin Cities.
Created many effective layouts and designs
for virtually every industry, medium and function. Experienced
in all aspects of logo design, positioning statements and the
creation and maintenance of corporate brand identity across multiple
mediums. Intuitive in designing to broad and specific needs. Skills
include a full command of all major advertising/graphic design
software packages, photography (digital and traditional), video,
animation, audio, typography, color theory, 2D and 3D. I am fully
versed in providing materials to vendors for output, manufacture
or reproduction
The company develops and markets 12 Macintosh and
Windows shrink-wrap utilities (Now Up-to-Date & Contact, ACTION Utilities),
for the consumer, corporate, and education markets.
Dramatically improved all capacities of strategic
marketing, brand management and niche market development. Was responsible
for marketing, advertising, and public relations initiatives and campaigns.
Redesigned company logo, web site, collateral, and company image. Implemented
aggressive advertising campaigns. Grew relationships among press and instigated
co-marketing partnerships among industry-recognized companies.
All American Bottling is a soft drink and
new age beverage distributor.
Generated over $1,300,000 annual sales. Managed
distribution, product introduction, rotation, and inventory for
100-120 accounts weekly. Responsible for opening new accounts,
organizing promotions and selling displays. Created POS/POP and
designed product displays for special events. Coordinated merchandisers,
drivers, accounts receivable, and vending equipment and visi-coolers
with retail management. Doubled product position in downtown Minneapolis
within six months.
Decorated Combat Veteran. Attained Rank Specialist
E-4, within 1 year. Toured Saudi Arabia for six months, before, during,
and after Operation Desert Storm.
Advertising Design - Brown Institute - Minneapolis,
MN (3.5 GPA)
President of Brown Institute Student Council 1997-1998
Webmaster and Member of Minneapolis Warehouse District Business Association (WDBA)
Member of Minneapolis Technology Corridor
Macromedia Premier Partner - 2001-2003
Organized and ran Twin Cities first Macromedia Flash User Group
- 2001-2003
Member Macromedia Flash Advertising Alliance from inception until 2003
UCON / MacWorld / Strictly Business / NetSuds / many other trade shows and affiliations
Primary Leadership Development Course - US Army - Fort Riley, KS
Three time winner of Golden Web Award
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