Project Manager Sales

Brian M. Spin

330-***-**** abh8j3@r.postjobfree.com

**** **** ***** ****. ********, OH 44512

CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER

PRINT / WEBSITE / INTERACTIVE / ADVERTISING / TELEVISION / FILM

Dynamic Creative Art Director / Graphic Designer offering 13+ years of hands-on experience

in a fast-paced environment. Designed hundreds of exclusively licensed products

successfully sold at the retail level (Spencer Gifts, K-mart, KB Toys, Walmart, Shopko,

Musicland, Toys-R-Us and more). Licensed merchandise included: NASCAR Racing, World

Wrestling Entertainment, Backstreet Boys, NYSNC, Christina Aguilera, Dragonball Z,

Professional Bowlers Association, Professional Rodeo Association and several others.

Accelerated the company's annual revenue from $250,000 to $11,000,000 over a 5 year

span. Employed last 8 years as liaison between an engineering software company and a

home entertainment DVD production and distribution company located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Propelled both companies to the top of their industries with innovative, eye-catching designs

and excellent interpersonal, communication, managerial and organizational skills. An

exceptional track record of improving businesses and profits by strong use of corporate and

product branding solutions. Engineering company was sold in January 2009 for $36,000,000.

Home entertainment DVD product line was sold for an undisclosed amount in December

2009. Two employers over 13 year career - proof, I am a loyal, efficient, reliable, creative and

diverse employee with a strong business sense.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Art Director:

•Collaborated with executives, outside clients, marketing, software developers, sales,

production, accounting and shipping departments.

•Provided creative strategies and communicated innovative solutions for product and

marketing development.

•Constructed product prototypes and presented concepts to executives and clients.

•Conceptualized, designed and produced materials in both print and digital applications.

•Executed effective corporate and product branding.

•Ensured brand integrity and consistency across all marketing platforms.

•Gained product approvals from executives and licensors from pre-production through final

development.

•Reported project progress and modified schedules to executives.

•Directs photo shoots and ensures superior execution of final art.

•Developed UI flow charts for software development team.

•Interviewed, hired and managed employees.

•Ensured the creative department functioned efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.

•Coached, directed and managed 3 Junior Graphic Designers.

•Attended and verified press checks during print process.

•Wrote and edited copy for electronic and print applications.

•Archived and managed all electronic art files.

•Assigned part and form numbers to internal and external documentation for project tracking

and version control.

Senior Graphic and Interactive Designer:

•Designed the following materials: print, editorial layouts, advertisements, UI flow charts,

software splash screens, software screen captures, websites, sell sheets, brochures,

packaging, DVD menus, posters, labels, letterhead, training manuals, trade show booth

graphics and sales materials, email campaign graphics, indoor / outdoor signage,

promotional items and Power Point presentations.

•Designed both print and animated banner advertisements (Leaderboard, run-of-site and

button) for a national advertising campaign ($300,000 per year). Advertisements

appeared in following: World Wrestling Entertainment Magazine, American Cowboy, Life

Magazine, Tech Briefs, Design News, Mechanical Engineering, Library Journal, Video

Librarian, Hollywood Reporter, Home Media Retailing and more.

Senior Website Designer:

•Designed, maintained and coordinated all uploads for 22 websites (includes HTML, ASP and

some JavaScript).

•Reviewed each website for branding consistency and current information.

•Developed and managed B2B and direct to consumer websites.

•Helped with email campaigns.

•Administrated and edited PHPBB3 forum.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Inecom Entertainment Company, Pittsburgh, PA (2002 - February 2010)

Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer / Senior Website and Interactive Designer /

Film Production Manager / Project Manager / Purchasing Agent / Corporate Sales

Manager

Company background: A worldwide producer and distributor of educational, historical and

instructional DVDs to the schools, libraries and general audiences. Films appeared

nationally on public television with B2B product distribution. 12 employees.

ALGOR, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (2002-2009)

Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer / Purchasing Agent

Company background: Provided computer software and services for mechanical and civil

engineers in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer products,

military, electric power, petroleum, large structures, MEMS and more. Customers range

from divisions of Fortune 500 companies to individual consulting engineers. 20,000 +

customers in 95 countries. 100 + employees.

Captiva, Inc., Youngstown, OH (1996-2001)

Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer / Production Manager / Purchasing Agent

Company background: Manufacturer of officially licensed products for retail stores like

Spencer Gifts, K-mart, KB Toys, Walmart, Shopko, Musicland and many more. Products

included: puzzles, dart flights, pictures under glass, large posters, paper goods (plates,

cups, napkins) key chains, lighters and many more. 75 + employees.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in both Macintosh and IBM-based environments

Software Applications: Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe

InDesign, Adobe Acrobat and Distiller, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Streamline, Adobe

Premiere, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Macromedia Freehand, Front Page,

PageMaker, PHPBB3 forum, CorelDraw and Bar One

EDUCATION

Youngstown State University

•Degree: Bachelor of Fine and Performing Arts (1996)

•Major: Graphic Design

•Minor: Illustration

•Graphic Design Internship (3-month): Mill Creek Metropolitan Park District, Youngstown, OH

•Scholarship: Winner of Simon Beecher Scholarship

•Awards: Student Juried Exhibition Painting Award Recipient

Brian M. Spin

330-***-**** abh8j3@r.postjobfree.com

5541 Mill Creek Blvd. Boardman, OH 44512

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