Sales Marketing

RESUME

Gregory A. Schultz

**** ***** ****** . **********, ** 55357 . ***********@*******.*** .

763-***-****

PROFILE:

I have very good and practical experience in the initial development,

conceptualization, graphic design, and execution of strategic marketing

communications with a high level of design integrity.

I believe in and work well in a collaborative environment to solve

marketing problems with clients and team members by assessing communication

needs and interpreting criteria and information into well designed,

managed, and executed projects that meet business objectives and maintain

brand identity and messaging. Proven communication skills in presenting and

supporting design concepts in business meetings and addressing concerns and

revisions with recommendations to achieve successful outcomes to projects.

I am capable and proficient in directing and managing production and

creative resources to achieve and maintain quality standards and produce

work that meets time schedules and budget parameters. Above all, I am

passionate about what I do and dedicated

to achieving solutions that make a notable and positive difference.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

FREELANCE CONTRACT DESIGN

October 2008 to current

MVP MARKETING + DESIGN

1999-2008

Graphic Designer/Art Director

Key functions of my position were collaborating with clients and team

members as projects moved through the creative process. I was involved from

project initiation to copy and content development to creating design

concepts and presenting the developed creative solutions. I was accountable

for providing creative direction/design with critical thinking and active

problem solving and to elevate the level of creative work and maintain

brand strategy and guidelines. I coordinated with partners daily to plan,

gather information, and manage the workflow and provide timely execution of

projects. Client work included: brand and corporate identity, sales and

marketing collateral, advertising, promotional marketing, direct mail,

trade shows, and electronic media.

. Developed creative themes, content, and designs in collaboration with

clients,

Account Managers, and team members, in support of their marketing

strategy

and business objectives.

. Accountable for the design, art direction/graphic design, and production

execution

of projects into effective, high quality, accurate, and functional

print and interactive

marketing communications.

. Collaborated with Account Managers and clients to identify project needs

and execute the

finished project and ensure that materials produced met the

specifications, budgets, and

delivery deadlines. Maintained and managed photo and design files.

. Participated with staff and management in developing improvements to

procedures and

processes to increase efficiency and improve the quality of the

creative work.

JOHNSON GROSSFIELD, INC

1995-1999 Graphic Designer

My responsibilities included being accountable for the success of each

project ensuring accurate and high quality work and providing creative

leadership and direction in developing sales marketing collateral and

promotional campaigns for national brand clients. I worked with Account

Teams and cross-disciplinary teams on creative projects to develop

innovative concepts and strategically based

Resume

Greg Schultz

design across a variety of mediums. Presenting concepts and design ideas in

business meetings

was also part of my Art Direction duties. I also participated with a

management team in developing benchmarks and implementing criteria for

improved procedures and processes in project workflow. Client work included

B to B and B to C sales & marketing collateral, promotional marketing,

direct mail, and brand identity for regional and national clients.

. Developed creative themes and designs with Account Executives, Writers,

Art Directors, for

print and media marketing campaigns with marketing materials to support

business sales

and marketing objectives.

. Responsible for all phases of the creative process from concept through

execution. Directed

the design, layout, typography, photography, creative resources, and

production of a project.

. Received 1997 Employee of the Year Award.

EDUCATION:

Alexandria Technical College

Associates Degree in Communication Art, Design

Minneapolis College of Art & Design

Continued education in graphic design

Proficient in MAC software applications: Adobe Suite, Microsoft

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Employee recognition awards

Pro-bono annual reports design for an educational non-profit organization

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