Manager Design
Resume:
Creative Director
Social Media Specialist
Ann Louise Delgado
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*desire:
To support a business objective while inspiring others to grow and develop.
Senior-level design professional who leverages creative vision and business
acumen to optimize market position and profitability in global arenas.
Solid expertise in creative operations leadership, strategy planning and
material selections. A leader with strong architecture and interior design
knowledge.
Drove projected revenue stream for Premier Gallery; articulate in
Pissarro, Picasso, Miro, Hart, Adams, Bourke-White, Cartier-Bresson, Close,
Dali, Eisenstaedt, Feininger, and Frankenthaler.
Secured/managed $500K Fed Ex and St. Jude web build for global Web
design consultancy; directed CRM/Web project.
Facilitated 20% revenue growth; directed design on client
publications with 2 million circulations (Parisian, Saks Fifth Ave).
Led $100K B2C/B2B Web engagement for Gilbert Paper, managed print
direction.
Innovator skilled in engagement management, concept development, and design
in a variety of mediums.
WEB, PRINT, TV, VIDEO, EMERGING MEDIA
Pivotal in winning Spiegel account from competitor for $200 million
Company; established brand identity as Creative Director on "Big Book" and
various seasonal catalogs with 4 million circulations.
Conceptual driver and resource manager for design/launch of Web sites:
www.gilbertpaper.com, www.fedex.com, www.accuship.com,
www.stjude.org/leukemia, www.kencole.com, www.keds.com.
Developed concepts, designed sets, and produced video/TV spots for
clients including Leo Burnett and Lands' End.
Improved efficiency 75% for 5.4 million units; devised/deployed
management system; enhanced billing/scheduling control.
Recipient of numerous industry honors/recognition including HD Magazine
Design while with The Getty's Group
Web awards for www.chase.com and www.spinner.com.
Natural leader and articulate communicator adept at forging consensus among
diversified groups
Market savvy professional with keen design sense who rises to the challenge
to drive effective campaigns in highly varied segments.
BS, Ohio State University, 1992.
Colorist DPS, Sherwin Williams Co., 2011- 2013 Regional Manager and
Promoter of DPS Program
Developed and communication DPS program within the DIY, contractor
and commercial markets. Within one year increased sales over region by 15%.
Skill set:
. Ability to think and act independently and do what's necessary to meet
the customers' expectations
. Surperb color selector. Have selected homes in 6 sq feet range and 2000
homes within
. Track record of success meeting/exceeding aggressive sales quotas in the
duration product price range of $450,000/year
. Skilled at developing win/win business relationships and selling products
to commercial and residential clients
. Ability to effectively position product features, marketing/engagement
programs and negotiate contracts
. Knowledge of competitors' products and selling directed outcomes
Branch-Bath (ad agency) 2007-2009, West Market St., OH.
Hybrid role in Creative direction and NBD. Branch is an Agency that
specializes in Emerging, Bio tech, SOLOR, recycle friendly institutions and
organic health related venues.
Managed and developed relationships. Key in creative briefs. Strategic in
driving Branch's business approach and account management.
Creative Consultant: under e-thought, 2004-2007, Fairlawn, OH
Recruited to develop/implement business plan for startup Web design
consulting firm
Expanded virtual office sites Managed operations and small staff; forged
industry alliances to build high-quality, cross-functional teams.
Devisde and deliver campaign proposals; performed market research; develop
concepts; manage engagements.
Consulting assignments, Ohio.
Founder of brainstormergirl.com. A social media marketing service. Blogger
and Strategic host within new media channels.
Contessa Gallery, 2 yr 1099 engagement. Fine art consultant.
Creative Partner, iXL, 2001-2004, Memphis, TN
Recruited as Creative Director, rapidly promoted to Partner. Directed
$4.8 million budget and creative/technical staff.
Managed e-commerce and video engagements for clients including Accuship
and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Restructured/streamlined Web Development operations; established
standardized methodologies.
Creative Director, Ambrosi and Associates, 1998-2004, Chicago, IL
Managed engagements for small retailers to industry leaders (Neiman
Marcus, Spiegel, Sears, Parisian, Godiva, Nike, and Kenneth Cole).
Secured new clients; expanded print business. (Designed 200K sq.ft.
Studio to accommodate growth.)
Creative Director, Big Deahl Productions, 1996-1998, Chicago, IL
Promoted from Photo Art Director to Creative Director; hired and managed
staff for photo studio productions.
Selected to develop concepts for TV/video production division.
Architectural Designer, The Getty's Group, 1993-1995, Chicago, IL
Key on numerous award-winning architectural design projects for hotel
industry clients (Radisson, Hyatt, Sheraton, and Ritz).
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