OBJECTIVE
Obtain a creative position where I can maximize my video, motion-graphics, production, graphic design and technical experience to create high quality content for marketing brands to a variety of discerning customers.
EXPERIENCE
Creative Manager, Datto Inc; Norwalk, CT – 2011 - 2014
Held responsibility for the direction of the company’s visual brand (print, web and video). Developed advertising and educational collateral that effectively and consistently conveyed company messaging and strategy. Managed the Marketing Design Department. Maintained and updated the company website. Developed the keynote presentation for the Datto 2013 Partner Conference, and produced all video content, printed collateral and signage for the event. Produced the majority of video assets for the company including instructional videos, motion graphics, teasers, interviews and presentations. Contributed the company blog. Single handedly produced over 70 weekly corporate communication videos to customers.
Marketing Sponsorship Coordinator, Stamford Town Center – 2003 - 2011
Created customized graphics for potential sponsor pitches. Managed and created mall directories. Adapted corporate ad agency campaigns to better suit local marketing efforts. Created local advertisements for both newspaper and magazine advertising. Managed the company website by writing fresh and accurate weekly updates. Created weekly email bulletins detailing events, customer opportunities, sponsor information and local community news. Acted as center photographer and videographer, documenting promotional events. Awarded the 2006 and 2007 Extraordinary Performance Award by The Taubman Company for exceeding job expectations and surpassing yearly goals.
Graphic Designer, The Urban League of Southwestern CT – 2001 - 2003
Designed program-specific promotional collateral brochures for the Urban League professional courses. Designed regional annual reports. Designed, created and maintained the Urban League of Southwestern Connecticut Website. Mentored and taught technology skills to local youth.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Studies at Denver University, Denver CO — Computer Science Major
Bachelor Studies at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA — Japanese
SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign,Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere). Proficient in Motion Graphics and Video Editing. Proficient in 3D modeling and rendering. Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Keynote. Proficient in MAC OSX.
Highly skilled in print and web design. High attention to detail. Highly proficient in computer maintenance. Fast learner; highly motivated; detailed technical computer knowledge; detailed knowledge of the internet. Fluent in English. Partially fluent in Japanese.
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