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MIKE WARTER http://www.coroflot.com/mikewarter

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Summary: Creative and strategically oriented Sr. Designer. Presently

looking for a position that makes full use of my talents, fits my

personality, my values, and that is practical and relevant to my

experience. My goal is to lead and mentor a skillful design team, creating

successful print and digital media solutions for Corporate Communications,

Corporate Marketing, Branding, Packaging, and Web. Proven ability to

motivate and inspire creative teams to deliver superb creative work under

tight deadlines. Advocate for Corporate brand promise, vision, position and

architecture in today's market.

Experience: Manager Creative Services, ES Marketing Communications

Northrop Grumman, Chicago IL., Redondo Beach CA. From: 09/06 to

Present

Led and managed all advertising, branding, graphic and e-media

strategies, Utilizing internal and external resources to craft

and communicate branding initiatives, worked collaboratively with

marketing and communications production teams to execute

materials within determined priorities and within budget.

Maintained knowledge of relevant market and customer trends to

ensure cutting edge material was being presented i.e. User

Experience for web sites and Tradeshow exhibits.

Key Experience:

. Managing multiple teams consisting of Art Directors,

Graphic Designers, Editors, Programmers and Information

Architects.

. Set performance standards, review performance, hire,

evaluate and counsel staff through mentoring and couching.

. Consult and strategies with outside agencies to include

McCann Erickson and Mcgarrybowen for all external

advertising.

. Liaison between internal and external clients: executive

team, inside/outside sales force, distributor partners and

global marketing managers.

. Maintain department budget for all operating expenses

including staff and equipment.

. Complex problem solver, innovative and a creative thinker.

. Excellent verbal/ written communications skills.

Sr. Designer

Jordan Miller & Associates Inc., Arlington Heights, IL From: 11/05 to

09/06

Developed customer based advertising and marketing material

including packaging with an emphasis on clear communications.

Created and presented conceptual design ideas to clients with a

goal to increase sales revenue within the retail market. Managed

design team on all aspects of production. Built working

relationship with overseas vendors on all packaging, print work

and development of future products, utilizing Solid Works

software.

Key Brands:

Delta-Faucet, Craftsman, Master Paint, Lightning Audio,

Dynamat, Monster-Cables, Rockford Fosgate, Master Lock Co.,

Rust-Oleum, Kohler-Faucets, Hyloft, Hitch...

Sr. Graphic Manager

Crown Crafts Infant Products Inc., Huntington Beach, CA From: 08/03 to

08/05

Managed a design team that created packaging for a full line of

infant products sold in all major retail stores. Responsible for

art direction, design and placement purchasing of print ad

campaigns in Parent Magazine and digital ad campaigns for online

consumer sales. Collaborated with multiple vendors including,

photographers on projects related to packaging. Cut company

project budget by developing an in-house Digital retouching

department and an online product approval system cutting time-to-

market by 40%.

Key Brands:

Disney, Precious Moments, Fisher Price, Eddie Bauer, Nautica,

Nojo, Red Calliope, OP, Sesame Street, Beatrix Potter, Warner

Brothers, Lucas Films, Guess...

Sr. Graphic Designer

X-Concepts and Club Display, Escondido, CA From: 06/99 to 07/03

Directed a large and diverse design team creating multiple sports

minded toy related products from concept to market. Established

style guides to ensure proper aesthetics for product packaging

and related collateral. Managed/prioritized design teams,

contractors, and outside agencies/vendors. Conducted and

participated in new business pitches and licensing meetings;

developed relationships and communication with internal

departments and clients to proactively support their brand

identity.

Key Brands:

Tony Hawk, Birdhouse, Toy Machine, Disney, BMX, Blind,

Element, Flip, Hook-Ups, World Industries, Alien, Tech Deck,

Tech Deck Dude, AEM, Eibach, Sparco, Nitto, Yokohama, Injen,

Konig, Neuspeed, Axis, Konig, Intrax, K&N filters, TSW,

Greddy...

Education: 1989 to 1992 Advertising Art College, San Diego, CA

1988 to 1989 Miramar College, San Diego, CA

1980 to 1990 United States Navy

1979 to 1981 Corona Sr. High School, Corona, CA

Awards: Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals

(MARCOM):

2008/2009 Marcom Platinum Award

2008/2009 Marcom Gold Award

Software

Knowledge: Adobe Suite CS5 - Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign, Flash,

Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Corel Draw, Solid Works, MS Office

Suite and HTML, CSS much more...

Ad

Agencies: Mcgarrybowen (New York), McCann Erickson (Los Angeles),

Epicenter Advertising (San Diego), Ocean Media Inc. (Huntington

Beach), Red Door Interactive (San Diego), Fishtank Brand

Advertising (San Diego), The Miller Group Advertising (Los

Angeles), Two West (Los Angeles).

Commercial/

TV: Hotbed Media (San Francisco), 30 Second Films (Los Angeles),

Velocity Visuals, Inc. (Redondo Beach).

Retail

Outlets: Target, Sears, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us, Babies-R-Us, True Value,

Ace, Home Depot, K-Mart, Lowes, Costco, Sam's Club, JC Penney's,

Bed Bath & Beyond, KB-toys, Macy's...

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