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Creative Director and Marketing Manager for full-service advertising and marketing firms for over 15 years. Managed and led creative and client teams in the creation and implementation of numerous award-winning design, collateral and strategic marketing plans and programs. Proven success providing marketing and creative solutions for major brands such as Georgia-Pacific, Clorox, Domino Sugar and major Midwest retailer, Meijer. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven and collaborative environments where flexibility, mentoring and empowering individuals are co-dependent.
work experience
Creative Consultant | Britt Creative Consulting
2015 - Present Grand Rapids, MI
Creative consultant to multiple clients for design, branding, creative management, marketing and digital ideation.
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Creative management for mid-sized publishing company
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Creative and digital ideation for e-commerce start-up company
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Creative ideation and design for regional apparel company
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Creative management and ideation for medical website company
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Creative ideation for West Michigan Junior Hockey website
Marketing Manager | Acosta Marketing Group (AMG)
2009 - 2015 Jacksonville, FL and Grand Rapids, MI
Key member of multiple shopper marketing teams, whose responsibilities included: team leadership; talent development; brand research; creative management and execution; program creation; program coordination; digital implementation; and outside vendor interaction and management. Trusted to lead a number of high-profile projects for my main client, Meijer, as well as Acosta Corporate.
Accomplishments:
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Handled creative and print management for the Meijer “Back To College” program (24+ colleges with multiple print and display pieces)
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Handled creative, print production and print management for in-store displays promoting special appearances, events and grand openings throughout the Meijer chain of stores
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Responsible for creation and production management of all Meijer Team Gear and Men's Work Wear radio and in-store broadcasts
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Developed and implemented processes and procedures, streamlining workflow and saving thousands of dollars each year for both client and provider
Co-Founder/Creative Director | Renaissance Creative
1996 - 2009 Jacksonville, FL
Co-Founder and Creative Director of one of the 50 fastest growing and most respected advertising, marketing and branding agencies in the region, recognized with numerous industry awards on a local, regional and national scale. Established lasting relationships with clientele, outside vendors and within the community, resulting in measurable revenue growth. Responsible for talent development and managing creative teams, consisting of AE’s, designers, experiential and digital teams, media buyers, web developers, print production members and event planners, as well as IT management for the company.
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Brought together a great creative group that consistently worked together as a team to create award-winning end products for our clients
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Awarded over 95 national, regional and local awards for excellence
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Recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in North Florida, five years in a row
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Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in North Florida, two years in a row
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Creative experience includes 500+ individual client projects, 1000+ printed pieces and 30+ project specific photo shoots
Partner/Creative Director | TM Design
1991 - 1994 Omaha, NE
Partner and Creative Director of a mid-sized screen printing and embroidery business. Clients included local and regional custom printing, as well as national and international contract printing for the NCAA, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and Jostens Sportswear. Responsible for creative design and prepress, as well as management of the account executives, production staff, and outside contractors as well as handling traffic and project management for the company.
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Designer of multiple award-winning t-shirt designs for the NCAA, local and
national organizations
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Proficient in Adobe CS (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, etc.), as well as working knowledge of WordPress, social media and email programs
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Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel
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Talented photographer
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Experience in the design and execution of high-end displays and info centers, as well as design of outdoor media
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Quoting/billing/collections
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Extensive knowledge of traditional and digital print production and processes
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
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Team player attitude.
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Excellent technical and mechanical skills
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Self-motivated to learn new technologies and processes
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Entrepreneurial perspective
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Adept at managing multiple projects concurrently
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People person with great instincts and sound decision-making skills
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
Meijer | Clorox | Domino Foods, Inc.
Georgia Pacific | Freschetta/Schwan’s
Sunny D | Acosta | Hines/Palencia
Hutson/Oakleaf Plantation
Jacksonville Jaguars Boosters Club
NCAA/College World Series
McRae & Stolz Developers
Tax Defense Network | NFAN
University of Nebraska Athletics
Creighton University Athletics
America’s Education Guide
National Kidney Foundation
Coldwell Banker/The Condo Store
Gator Bowl Association | Jostens
Alliance Corporation | NCAA Athletics
YMCA of NE FL | Jacksonville Jaguars
education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design and Advertising