résumé
summary
specialties
software
A Creative Team Lead with 15 years of experience developing corporate
brands and supporting marketing initiatives for multiple business
types. Experienced in conception and strategy development for large
marketing campaigns/initiatives across multiple audiences such
as healthcare, b2b, b2c, charity and more. A team motivator that is
capable of inspiring creative team members to deliver superb creative
work and create development standards. Experienced in both corporate
and agency environments in tight deadlines. Not afraid to get back to
my roots by designing, developing and brainstorming new a creative
services for clients. Looking to further develop creative direction/
management in a new and exciting environment.
project management, brand/identity development, video production, art
direction and web/mobile development
Creative Cloud (web/print/production), Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, &
Microsoft Windows
· Rebuild the Jackson Healthcare brand by design/identity (collateral and web) using market research and buyer persona data
· Lead UI, heuristics, development and design for 14 jackson healthcare (JH) companies – umbraco CMS · Constantly monitor and build websites to target audience monitored through implemented web analytics
for ease of usability
· Conceptualize and build identity for 11 jackson healthcare companies
· Design/illustrate/publish interactive Healthcare Trends eBook series (6 issues per year) · Rebuild Care Logistics’ brand/identity from web to collateral to targeted CEO ad campaigns · Lead UI, heuristics, development and design for LocumTenens.com desktop and mobile site
· Create a CMS design/development implementation plan that took companies spending $19200 for a basic website to $6400 for a fully content manageable website
· Maintain corporate graphics budget to ensure profitability and scalability of team, and to allow more flexibility in pricing structures of the graphics team to clients
· Manage and fulfill all creative design/development needs including sales support, web support (design and maintenance), brand and identity, product support, advertising and internal services for all 14 JH companies · Manage 2 full-time designers and 1 back-end developer contractor
· Lead UI design on two multi-million dollar internal web applications, providing design and code (CSS and prototyping) support
· Manage all external vendor relations for corporate and several operating companies
· Initiate responsive design transition for all JH company websites (that chose to get on board)
experience
vanessa keable - senior ui developer at benchmark brands
creative director
Jackson healthcare
11/06 – Present
“Thomas’ management skills show that he has a sensitivity to the needs of his department, always responsive to your needs to get the job done, and has a knowledgeable and personable character that pulls out the individual strengths of his staff while
· Responsible for maintaining brand and identity
· Create and manage all creative from collateral to advertising and publish for all business units · Support and art direct all creative initiatives across business units and new acquisitions
· Maintain and create identity in product through splash screens, setup screens and gui graphics/look and feel · Advertising creation and manipulation of current campaigns
· Art Direct creative using multiple designers and print vendors for 4000+ User Conference and its multiple materials from 88 page onsite guide to PowerPoint templates to banners and advertising
· Manage all digital assets and update as needed · Package design for internal promotions and products · Product logo/treatment creation
· Vendor relations management (print, creative and pr)
· Responsible for developing corporate identity
· Design updated client websites, including structure and navigation, Flash animation, graphics and case study design
· Account representative and art director for ADP on marketing and promotion communications · Direct and edit photo shoot for Philips advertisement
experience
experience
sam Lysinger - entrepreneur
creative manager/
sr designer
infor global solutions
9/05 – 11/06
sr designer
dodge communications
5/05 – 9/05
“I worked with Thomas on a large customer conference project and it was a pleasure. He is very creative and gets the job done on time every time. I look forward to working with him again.”
· Designed all advertising projects, including print, broadcast, direct marketing, and collateral for VistaScape, a software company developing security projects for large corporations, government, and Homeland Security facilities
· Developed tools such as demos and videos to assist the sales team generate leads and sales · Developed corporate identity
· Created marketing materials including collateral, specification sheets, design templates, and PowerPoint graphics · Designed and maintained website, including structure and navigation, Flash animation, graphics, and case
study design, as well as Web marketing campaigns and search optimization
· Developed and directed multimedia demos for distribution to local and national television outlets
· Created multimedia presentations and customer proposal introduction videos in order to support the sales team – resulting in multi-million dollar contracts
· Lead relations with advertising agencies, printing, and stock photography vendors · Filmed b-roll/stock footage for use in corporate materials
· Assisted engineering in the production of 3D virtual models (virtual worlds) for use in the product.
· Produced, directed, filmed and edited 2 minute company testimonial for web and distribution with product demo
experience
wade coleman - Director, corporate communications at fIserv
david stiers - southeast sales
sr designer
vistascape security
systems
2/04 – 5/05
“Thomas is the most creative person I know. He has an excellent sense of how to create a corporate identity and put together fantastic work at VistaScape across print, online and video. He has an easy going personality and I would gladly work with him again.”
“When your company is pioneering new markets people like Thomas doesn’t fit in any of the standard descriptions. There is nothing standard about Thomas’ approach to an opportunity. We would not have reached as many new “at bats” without Thomas
· Fulfilled requests from internal clients for partner promotions, and HTML email campaigns · Provided graphic support for PowerPoint presentations, case studies, and whitepapers · · Managed workflow and assignments for entire graphic design group
· Acted as liaison for graphic design group and Web team
· Developed logo for major product, Proventia Appliance, as well as all related packaging materials · Responsible for online advertising campaign from 2001 to 2002 using Macromedia Flash
· Created package design for BlackICE PC Protection
· Led collateral redesign for Internet Security Systems, including templates for white papers, case studies, presentations, product and services brochures, and datasheets
· Responsible for concept and design for global “Are You Vulnerable?” seminar series
· Created several multimedia demos for research group to be used for television coverage as well as a virtual tour of ISS’ Security Operations Center
experience
mary chiaffredo - marketing manager, north america - Tekla, Inc.
david deady - creative marketing leadership Direction
production manager
internet security
systems
6/01 – 2/04
“I had the pleasure of working with Thomas at IBM ISS and VistaScape. He is a talented and creative designer, and one of the most professional people I know. I would welcome the chance to work with Thomas again. He is a great asset to any organization.” “Thomas is creative, skilled, driven, and professional, and his sense of humor promotes a fun environment in which to work.
His skills run across more levels than most creatives with proficiency in print media, interactive media, and production management, in addition to a good design sense.
· LaGrange College 2001
· Bachelor of Arts, Art and Design, Graphic Design Concentration · Columbus State University 1999
· Graduated with Cum Laude Honors · Dean’s List at Columbus State University · Nominated for National College Honor Society · Academic Scholarship for LaGrange College · Brotherhood Award for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
· Art Achievement Jean Young Purchase Award in Photography and Graphic Design · LaGrange College Art Student League
· Chairman 2000-2001 of PUSH (People Understanding the Severely Handicapped: National Philanthropy) · Volunteer work with handicapped
