R E S U M

Thomas Moraitis

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Timeline of creative experience: www.moraitiscreative.com

O B J E C T I V E

To secure a challenging leadership position in an organization that will

utilize my ability to motivate, direct and lead teams towards excellence

and integrity.

E X P E R I E N C E

Zantees Custom Apparel, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Creative Director (1 year), from August 2009 to August 2010. Assignment

Manage all aspects of a start up graphic tee shirt shop including creating

name, designing identity, interior design, and designs for graphic tees.

Establish business procedures: buying, hiring, pricing, marketing, public

relations and equipment purchasing. Clients Snowcreek Athletic Club, The

Village of Mammoth and customers

zultZclub, Ventura, CA

Executive Director (2 yrs), from April 2007 to July 2009. Assignment A

program of City Corps, Ventura, zultZclub was a mentor led fitness club for

kids, teens and adults. Founded program, recruited volunteer mentors and

board of advisors, designed and produced zultZclub identity, brochures, Web

site, clothing and incentives. Created program and implemented clubs at

local elementary schools, and neighborhoods. Conceived grass roots

fundraising campaigns utilizing GiveZooks. Raised funds, mentored and

trained leaders, wrote curriculum. Developed bike program to procure bikes

for kids and train City Corps members to maintain fleet. Attended numerous

non-profit seminars including grant writing. Clients City Corps of the

Central Coast, Sheridan Way Elementary, E.P. Foster Elementary and Will

Rogers Elementary

Citrix Online, Santa Barbara, CA

Creative Director (2.5 yrs), Community Connection Manager/Communications

Creative Manager (1.5 yrs) at Citrix Online in Santa Barbara, CA from

February 2004 to March 2007. Assignment As Creative Director, lead team of

12 designers, writers, and Web developers on various projects for online

and print including eCommerce marketing, print, and advertising. As

Community Connection Manager, lead the Community Connection Taskforce

(comprised of employees) and directed corporate citizenship initiates

including numerous drives, donations to charitable organizations and

volunteer opportunities. As Communications Manager, designed and produced

creative for new product launches, designed Link Magazine and campaigns for

Value awards and employee communications. Clients Communications, eCommerce

and Enterprise Marketing, Human Resources, Administration, IT

Total Spectrum Advertising, Placentia, CA

Vice President/Creative Director (1 year), at Total Spectrum Advertising in

Placentia, CA from January 2003 to January 2004. Assignment Administered

marketing, Web and advertising projects with a staff of designers,

copywriters, web designers, video producer and project manager. Provided

creative direction, mentored staff, and updated communications to clients,

developed marketing plans. Clients Adams Rite, Banana Boat and Platinum

Visual Systems

Moraitis Creative, Ventura, CA

Principal at Moraitis Creative in Ventura, California from June 2001-

December 2002. Assignment Directed and implemented marketing campaigns,

identity programs, and Web sites. Managed and directed creative teams of

designers, writers and developers. Clients Ventura Chamber of Commerce,

Global Performance Technologies, Ventura Education Partnership and Greek at

the Harbor

MyPoints.com, Schaumburg, IL

Director of Creative Services and Director of Campaign Marketing Production

at MyPoints.com in Schaumburg, IL from May 1999-May 2001. Assignment

Managed 8 direct reports and staff at-large, and oversaw creative

development of campaigns, presentations and company wide motivational

efforts for MyPoints.com. Collaborated with IT, Sales, Marketing,

Development and HR to promote communication, cooperation and efficiencies.

Vision casting for various teams and company wide educational initiatives.

As Director of Campaign Marketing Production, built a 45-person team to

produce internal and external one to one direct marketing campaigns

utilizing e-mail technology and Web offers. Clients Sprint, OurHouse.com,

HBO, Proctor & Gamble, Firestone, H&R Block and MasterCard

Classified Ventures, Chicago, IL

Creative Director at Classified Ventures in Chicago, IL from April 1998-

April 1999. Assignment Developed Apartments.com Creative Services, an in-

house agency of 12. Directed and managed all creative work including

Apartments.com national Web site, print and advertising. Established

procedures for implementation, scheduling, budget and needs assessments.

Founded Design Forum, a company wide in-service educational, training and

resource-sharing group of 50 staff members. Recruited, mentored and

motivated staff.

Clients Apartments.com and MovingCenter.com

Moraitis Integrated Media, Barrington, IL

President at Moraitis Integrated Media in Barrington, IL from April 1997-

March 1998

Assignment Designed and directed Web site and other media content. Managed

a staff of 3. Responsible for new client acquisition, wrote proposals and

presented capabilities.

Clients Tyndale House Publishers, Horizon Consulting, and Elgin Unified

School District

Mozdren & Associates, St. Charles, IL

Executive VP at Mozdren & Associates in St. Charles, IL from August 1995-

May 1997

Assignment Created strategic creative strategies, and directed development/

implementation. Managed 6-person in-house creative staff, and outside

venders, including copywriters, art directors, Web and CD-ROM designers,

developers and producers. Wrote proposals and presented capabilities via

brochures, Web site and live portfolio presentations. Clients Baxter, Bank

One, Banta Corporation and Motorola, and Say Yes, Chicago! Campaign

Christianity Today, Chicago, IL

Creative Director of Christianity Today Inc. in Carol Stream, IL from April

1992-July 1995

Assignment Directed creative staff in producing design for publications

including Campus Life, Christianity Today, Books & Culture and Christian

Reader. Conceptualized covers and content, and directed outside services,

including photographers and illustrators. Also acted as a consultant for in-

house design projects, including redesign of publications and corporate

identity for Christianity Online Web site. Directed Design Forum

presentations for design staff enrichment. Clients Campus Life Magazine,

Christianity Today Magazine, Books & Culture Magazine

TM Design Group, Fullerton, CA

President at TM Design Group, Inc. in Fullerton, CA from May 1982-March

1992

Assignment Designed and produced projects, including brochures, ads,

magazines, corporate identity, exhibits, packaging and signage. Prepared

media plans and budgets. Purchased and negotiated outside printing and

exhibit services. Provided hands-on training for interns from California

State University, Fullerton. Researched, specified and installed desktop

publishing, Macintosh platform and software. Magazines included Revue,

Dolphin Log, Calypso Log, and Whalewatcher. Clients Biola University,

Orange County Performing Arts Center, The Cousteau Society, Parker-Hannifin

Corporation, Parker Biomedical, and Roll Right Industries

Mark Hild and Associates, Santa Ana, CA

Vice President at Mark Hild & Associates in Santa Ana, CA from July 1979-

April 1982

Assignment Directed advertising/marketing programs. Managed 8-person in-

house staff of designers, production artists, photographers and writers.

Clients Parker Hannifin Corporation, McGaw Laboratories, Strand Lighting,

American Cetacean Society and Claremont Graduate School

Anaheim Union High School District, Anaheim, CA

Teacher at Anaheim Union H. S. District in Anaheim, CA from September 1973-

June 1979

Assignment Taught classes in Art, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, English,

Drama, Choir and Yearbook. Noteworthy-California Is Magazine design,

illustration, photography and copy by students, distributed district wide.

Created and implemented 200 Kites for 200 Years, all school event. One

afternoon in 1976, 200 kites flew at the same time in a school track field.

Clients Numerous students from 7th grade to 12th grade

E D U C A T I O N

B.A. Art from California State University in Fullerton, CA in 1973

Secondary Teaching Credential from Chapman University in Orange, CA in 1973

M.A. Printmaking from California State University in Fullerton, CA in 1978

C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E

Founder for iDance Mammoth, Mammoth Lakes, CA from June 2010 to August 2010

Activity Founded Internationl Dance and Dinner Party. Food and dance from

different countries each meeting including African, Mexican, and Greek

among others

Vocalist for Community Presbyterian Church, Ventura, CA from February 2009

to April 2009

Activity Tenor in worship band.

Executive Director and Founder, zultZclub, Ventura, CA from April 2008 to

April 2009. Activity Founded Mentor Led Fitness organization.

Built membership roster from 1 to 150. Members in less than one year.

Created program, developed curriculum and trained leaders.

Volunteer for City Corps, Ventura, CA from January 2008 to present.

Activity Met with participants and developed mission statement and logo.

Designed brochures, letterhead and other promotional materials to develop

program.

President of AIGA Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA from 2006 to June,

2008 Activity Founded local chapter of national design

organization. Built membership roster from 1 to 30 members in two years.

Lead board meetings, hosted local events for design community.

Volunteer Participant/Rider of Multiple Scleroses Bike Tour 2007 Activity

Completed century event of 100 miles and raised $500. for MS.

Volunteer Designer at Ventura Education Partnership in Ventura, CA from

2002- 2003 Activity Developed identity and advertising programs for

District wide education organization

Vocalist for Bible Fellowship Church, Ventura, CA from 2001- 2003

Activity Tenor in choir and Ensemble worship team.

Volunteer Director at Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington, IL from

1999-2000

Activity Directed team of 32 volunteers in producing visual identity for

Chapter 2, a $100 million capital campaign, which exceeded its goal by $20

million. Projects included identity program, banners, brochures, posters,

sculpture and hand-bound books. Worked with various departments to

integrate look and feel of campaign.

Founder and Director of Lively Arts in Chicago, IL from 1998-2000

Activity Established and managed a networking organization for designers

and artists

Member of Building Needs Committee for School District 220 in Barrington,

IL in 1994

Activity Developed and led brainstorming sessions for new high school.

Vice President for Barrington H. S. Fine Arts Boosters in Barrington, IL

from 1993-1998

Activity Projects included design of calendar, Spotlight Magazine and Donor

Wall of Honor.

President of Sorrento Hills Homeowners Association in Fullerton, CA from

1988-1991

Activity Facilitated monthly meetings, led community events, and managed

budget.

President/Member Art Direction & Design of Orange County in Irvine, CA from

1980-1992 Activity Organized and planned monthly design focused meetings

and board meetings.

A W A R D H I G H L I G H T S

Pineapple Award for Community Service from the Rincon Triclub in 2008 for

zultZclub

MarCom Platinum Award and Gold Award for Citrix Online Link Magazine from

the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals in 2007

Top 50 Magazines 2006 for Link Magazine by the League of Communications

Professionals

2006 Inspire Awards for Link Magazine by the League of Communications

Professionals

Award of Publications Excellence for Link Magazine from APEX

First Place Ventura Chamber of Commerce Logo Contest

Ventura Chamber of Commerce in 2002

Award of Excellence Elgin (Illinois) Area School District U46 Web site

National School Public Relations Association in 1998

Award of Excellence Banta Corporation Technovation Handbook and Ad

Printing Association of America in 1995

Awards for Excellence in Design Christianity Today and Campus Life

Evangelical Press Association in 1989

Lifetime Member Recognition for 10 Years of Leadership and Service

Art Direction & Design of Orange County (California) in 1987

Children's Publication Award Dolphin Log Magazine for The Cousteau Society

Parents Choice Foundation in 1983

Outstanding Contribution to Design in Orange County

Orange County (California) Arts Alliance in 1983

Grand Prix First Place Costume Contest Come As You Will Be Masked Ball

International Design Conference Aspen (Colorado) in 1980

Award of Excellence for Brochure and Logo Design, Stationery Suite.

Orange County, California, Advertising Federation in 1981

I N T E R E S T S

Swimming, Running, Biking and Yoga. Completed the Santa Barbara Triathlon

and Carpinteria Triathlons in 2007-10. Also completed numerous

running/swimming events with Nite Moves and Harbor Lights. Participant in

Century bike rides for local and national charities 2007 to present

including High Sierra Century and MS Century

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