Dan Williams

To Whom It May Concern:

I was thrilled to learn of a possible career opportunity at your company and I would like to

express my extreme interest in the position. In review of the attached resume I am confident that

you will find adequate experience to assume the responsibilities of this position as well as the

skills, business sense, entrepreneurial mind, knowledge, personality and energy to be a great

addition to your team.

My education has equipped me with an arsenal of knowledge to fully understand all aspects of

marketing, promotion, sales and advertising. Courses emphasized consumer behavior,

psychology, media selection, targeting audiences, brand representation, sales management,

marketing as well as creativity. My professors, having been successful professionals themselves,

were able to give me a first hand idea of how the industry works and I look to many of them as

mentors. For this reason it has been very easy for me to make the transition from apprentice to

professional in my early career. Through my years at the Art Institute of Atlanta I have developed

strong skills in written and verbal communication, public speaking and presentation.

My professional experiences have been great opportunities for me to prove my abilities. I have

taken on challenges in the resent years to set a solid foundation of branding, advertising, selling

products and experiences. My versatility and willingness to learn has proven effective. I have

helped grow businesses through social media networks designing digital flyers and making viral

connections. I have led sales teams in numerous cities in Georgia. I have effectively promoted

many businesses around the Atlanta area drastically increasing traffic flow for them. I have

successfully grown local businesses while benefiting The United Spinal Association using unique

marketing strategies. I have landed well over a million dollars in accounts in advertising media

contracts at the ADASON GROUP and launched a new ad media on board commercial aircraft. I

have designed collateral, stationary, ads, logos, web sites for large and small businesses. I have

acted as media planner and buyer and branded entire companies. I believe I understand every

aspect of advertising, promoting and closing the sale of a product or service.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet in person to further discuss the many ways I can help

your business. Thank you for your time and consideration

Sincerely,

Dan Williams

770-***-****

acgpp4@r.postjobfree.com

Dan Williams - 770-***-**** - acgpp4@r.postjobfree.com

Mission:

To grow businesses, period. I would be most effective in doing this from the position of

Advertising Accounts Manager, Media Specialist, Sales Account Executive, Art Director or

Creative Director.

Skills:

Advertising Design, Media Planning, Media Buying, Management, Sales, Public Speaking,

Presentation, Art Direction, Social Media Networks, Promotion, Event Planning, Branding, On

Line Marketing, Graphic Design, Photography, Print Production

Education:

The Art Institute of Atlanta

Bachelor in Arts, Advertising

The Art Institute of Atlanta

Associate in Arts, Graphic Design

Georgia Southern University

General Education - Courses completed towards Bachelor in Science, Business

Software Capabilities:

Adobe: Acrobat, Bridge, Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Dream Weaver, Flash

Flexi Signs, Color Rip, Versa Works, Quark Xpress, Microsoft: Word, Power Point, Excel

Experience:

2009-Present Graphic Designer/Social Media Specialist/Kitchen Manager Hang Overs

Buckhead

I am a big part of growing and operating one of the most successful bars in Atlanta/Buckhead. I

promote Hang Overs Buckhead by networking in person, on the Internet, Social Networks and

through graphic design. I design flyers, online and print, for guest bartenders, DJs, Birthdays,

special offerings, Holidays all special events and assist in the maintenance of the website. I do all

this from the position of Kitchen Manager at Hang Overs Buckhead. I also control inventory

under a tight budget, train/manage employees, cook, prep, clean, stock etc. I work 55-60 hours in

6 nights a week and get paid a salary. As I said I am a big part of the success, growth and daily

operation of this business and it is a huge commitment. If you could walk in my shoes for one

week you would be convinced that I am up to completing any task with authority. I will do

anything and everything to make this business successful and stay successful.

2004-Present Brand Strategist/Graphic Designer Dan Williams Designs

I offer everyone in my network my expert advice and services for anything they may need to

succeed in the business world. Hang Overs Buckhead, JeffDJXtreme, Clark Truck Repair, A

Beautiful People, Cornell McBride Photography, Stephanie Ming (Recording Artist/Actress),

Kelly Noles (Maxim), Tim Young (Pressure Massage), P.R. Valet Parking, JPEGZ, Nikki Wiggins

RE/MAX, Sign City, Atlanta Cars Magazine, MPC Marietta Pizza Co., Mellow Mushroom,

Hart’s Chapel Nissan, Williamson Brothers BBQ and many others

2009 Production Manager/Advertising Consultant Sign*A*Rama

Responsible for overseeing all production, assembly and installation for all Sign*A*Rama

products. I increased production efficiency, volume, and sales by up selling products and

suggesting innovative ways to communicate the client’s messages and represent their brands

using enhanced fully integrated campaigns and a consistent image. Applied graphics, lettering and

wraps to vehicles in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween.”

2009 Production Associate/Graphic Designer Sign*A*Rama

Responsible for design, pre-press, assembly, cutting and installation of all Sign*A*Rama

products. Built strong relationships with new customers and strengthened relationships with

existing customers using superior customer service and great people skills. Nearly doubled

production rates and increased business using suggestive sales and creating awareness in local

businesses.

2009 Sales Leader/Corporate Trainer CRA (Cause Related Advertising)

Outside Sales. Promoted local businesses in residential communities. Grew local businesses

continuously increasing traffic flow using unique and effective advertising strategies while

benefiting The United Spinal Association.

2008 Sales Marketing Representative CV Marketing Promotional Sales

Responsible for promoting various businesses with advertising campaigns and promotional

brochures. Ran promotional events to help launch businesses. Led sales with a contagious energy

and enthusiasm about the businesses I was promoting to get their customers involved.

2008 Sales Authorized National Distributor AT&T - Wentworth Marketing Inc. Outside

sales. Responsible for assertively promoting various packages, products and programs as an

Authorized National Distributor for AT&T. I maintained the highest reacquisition percentage and

led sales on every out of town business trip taken.

2008 Brand Strategist Kioro Media Partners

Launched 3 businesses. Responsible for the brand development and corporate identity of 3

companies (Kioro Media Partners, Transportation Media Group and Onboard Media Group)

Designed logos, stationary, collateral, web sites and mock-ups to initialize the first business

transactions for these companies using resources and knowledge of the industry.

2007 Advertising Intern/Head of Design Department The ADASON GROUP

Responsible for creating and installing a prestigious and skilled design department. Provided

instruction to clients and their design departments or ad agencies to control artwork submissions

via FTP. Managed pre-press production and coordinated operations nation wide for ad

installations and change outs. Increased sales and landed major accounts with designs which

clients purchased and used to represent their businesses. Purchased media (photographs), selected

and purchased ad space in “Aircraft interiors INTERNATIONAL Magazine.” Successfully

launched an innovative ad media “ADASON ONBOARD” on board commercial aircraft with an

advertisement I designed. Maintained the brand identity of The ADASON GROUP by controlling

and updating the web site. Also, worked closely with the co-owners/PRES and VP to write press

releases.

2006 Photographer/Internet Auto Sales JPEGZ

Responsible for managing data and inventory of 3-6 car dealerships simultaneously. Took 7-28

photographs of each new and used automobile on site and uploaded them to the Internet with a

detailed description of each vehicle and all of its options. Also, offered my services as a graphic

designer to design and print window stickers with the description of the car and it’s options as

well as the price tag. Earned a reputation as a great photographer using special filters and a

technique I named “Filling the Frame.”

2006 General Clerk ADP

Responsible for cutting/scoring paper, printing paychecks and W-2’s, assembling envelopes,

stuffing paychecks and W-2’s, wrapping paychecks and W-2’s, mailing paychecks and W-2’s. Led

production and efficiency in all aspects.

2004 Manager Mellow Mushroom

Responsible for creating prestigious signs for musical guests, events and special offerings. Also,

responsible for buying and controlling inventory and managing 18-20 employees

Awards and Honors:

2009 Ad Campaigns Selected, The Art Institute (Nation-wide)

Advertising campaigns I created are being used in presentations at the Art Institutes around the

country to inspire High School students and young professionals to continue their education at

The Art Institute

2001 State Championship 5AAAAA Runner-up

Kennesaw, GA ~ Harrison Highschool - Football

1997 Artist Recognition, Wellington Landings

West Palm Beach, FL - Artwork showcased on television

1996 2nd Place, South Florida State Fair Art Show

West Palm Beach, FL - Cash Award

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