About
Art Director with a background in graphic design, photography, videography, and production. Works best in a creative and collaborative environment with a positive, open mindset. Knowledgable in Adobe software and multimedia arts with hopes to apply those skills to a team that creates a diverse range of digital experiences for clients that will be unique, strategic and effective for their respective business goals.
Demonstrated Skills
- 8 years experience working in Freelance Advertising, Graphic Design and Production.
- Experienced in Adobe software, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom & Premiere Pro.
- Direct & Manage small productions overseeing budget, crew and vendors.
- Provides full integrated digital communication & art direction solutions.
- Multimedia arts including painting, illustration and photography.
- Web Administration & Social Media Management.
- Public speaking, presentations & sales.
Transferable Skills
Graphic Design
Public Speaking
Photography
Hospitality
Social Media Management
Storytelling
Post Production
Sales
Illustration
Public Speaking
Photography
Hospitality
Social Media Management
Storytelling
Post Production
Sales
Illustration
Experience
Bryan Sundquist LLC.
Creative Director
Provided art direction, graphic design, and consulting services for artists, musicians & local businesses. Emphasis in brand identity, content creation, directing, editing and production. Assisting in the development and delivery of creative solutions, from content work to larger campaign initiatives for a variety of clients and industries. This includes both executing work on your own as well as managing and approving the work of your assigned creative team.
Edelman Digital
Art Director
Conceptualized and wire-framed creative UX websites for large F5oo brands for clients such as: Norton Antivirus, Bush Beans, Axe and Disney (American Idol). Reported daily to creative director and pitched ideas to a UX web developers.
Amelia Island Bait & Tackle
Senior Graphic Designer
Rebranded a twenty six year old bait & tackle shop: Created a fresh logo, packaging for new products, brand design, digital content, print and apparel. Worked closely with the new owners, vendors and designers from original concepts through final production. Experience presenting both internally and to clients. Frequently provided art direction and collaboration with freelance designers, illustrators and interns.
Creative Director
Provided art direction, graphic design, and consulting services for artists, musicians & local businesses. Emphasis in brand identity, content creation, directing, editing and production. Assisting in the development and delivery of creative solutions, from content work to larger campaign initiatives for a variety of clients and industries. This includes both executing work on your own as well as managing and approving the work of your assigned creative team.
Edelman Digital
Art Director
Conceptualized and wire-framed creative UX websites for large F5oo brands for clients such as: Norton Antivirus, Bush Beans, Axe and Disney (American Idol). Reported daily to creative director and pitched ideas to a UX web developers.
Amelia Island Bait & Tackle
Senior Graphic Designer
Rebranded a twenty six year old bait & tackle shop: Created a fresh logo, packaging for new products, brand design, digital content, print and apparel. Worked closely with the new owners, vendors and designers from original concepts through final production. Experience presenting both internally and to clients. Frequently provided art direction and collaboration with freelance designers, illustrators and interns.
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL USA B.A. in Marketing Communications College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL USA A.A. in Graphic Design |
The Second City Training Center
Chicago, IL USA Improv, Writing & Stand-Up. IO Theater Chicago, IL USA Writing and performing sketch comedy. |