Design Marketing

Don T. Gray

*** *. *** **. *****: 614-***-****

Columbus, OH 43215 ********@*****.***

* Expertise in graphic design, website development, and small business

marketing solutions *

* Excel in managing multiple tasks simultaneously; built reputation for

organized, efficient work *

* Currently completing degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science in

Digital Communications and Master's Degree in Marketing and Communications *

Passionate, creative, results-proven marketing and design professional with

success managing client engagements to solve complex problems, identify and

drive forward new business opportunities, navigate competitive challenges,

and create inspired and results-producing marketing and brand strategies.

Proven record of developing and deploying graphic design and multimedia

solutions that meet challenging business needs. Highly effective project

management, team leadership, and communication skills.

Digital Communications Project & Client Relations

Brand Building & Marketing Strategy Project Planning & Management

Graphic Design & Web Development Problem Solving & Decision Making

Strategic Analysis - Planning & Personal Counseling / Crisis

Execution Management

E-Commerce & Internet Marketing Staff Training, Development, &

Solutions Mentoring

Professional Experience

Don T Gray.com Photography, Art and Design, Columbus, Oh

Artist / Photographer / Graphic Designer

Own and operate a photography and graphic design firm, working closely with

Art Galleries, Realtors, Professional Staging and small business owners to

help improve their company's brand image through specialized design and

consulting services. Provide a broad range of personal and business

photography services, including architecture - interior, industrial,

Events, Fashion/Beauty, advertising design, and brand development, to help

clients expand their presence in the marketplace, internal training

material,

Marketing Collaborated with clients from a broad range of industries to assess

Initiatives their unique marketing needs and design and execute a cost-effective

plan to help them effectively reach their target audience.

Successfully built a loyal client base by continually exceeding each

client's project goals, going above and beyond to provide solutions

that were critical in enhancing client business growth.

Photography Compiled an impressive graphic and web design portfolio of client

/ Graphic websites, signage, business cards, logos, display ads, and a variety

Design of other desktop design tools.

Compose original Fine Art Photography, Portraits, and Digital Stock

Photography Portfolio for individuals businesses and galleries. Art

work is currently sold in three Galleries in the Columbus, Ohio area.

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Professional Experience

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Southeast Inc, Columbus, OH May 2007-Present

Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment Specialist

Provide specialized treatment plans for a comprehensive mental health,

chemical dependency, and healthcare organization serving diverse

populations regardless of their economic status. Work specifically with

clients who committed felonies and suffer from mental illness and drug and

alcohol addiction. Develop and initiate individual service plans with

quantifiable goals and objectives for each client to meet. Compile detailed

documentation of treatment and therapy with individual clients to track

progress and modify treatment plan if necessary.

Partnership Partnered with numerous state and community organizations to obtain

s / entitlements such as housing, Social Security, Medicaid, and other

Alliances benefits to help clients in the recovery process.

Cultivated and maintain professional relationships with the Municipal

Court, Franklin County CBCF (Community Base Correctional Facility),

Netcare Access, Alvis House, Franklin County Common Pleas and

Columbus Police Officers to develop plans to help forensic mental

health clients get the help they need and reduce risk of recidivism.

Case

Management Demonstrated capacity to utilize motivational interviewing techniques

to engage client and evoke change in behavior and cognitions;

achieved outstanding results with a high percentage of clients.

As a designated payee, currently manage the budgets for 6 accounts

due to the inability of clients due to mental illness. I also

facilitate routine discussions with clients regarding budgeting and

prioritizing personal spending towards increasing independents.

Training other Staff in Therapeutic Assault Prevention. This training

gives Social Workers and other Clinicians who serve the mentally ill

population the legal tools to deescalate volatile situations and

defend against being assaulted.

Facilitate a weekly Men's Group concentrating on overcoming barriers

of effective interaction and rehabilitation to the environment.

Columbus Public Schools, Columbus, OH 2000-2007

Special Needs Intervention Specialist

Provided technical assistance to district staff in all areas related to

emotional disturbance and behavior disorders and interventions. Assessed

the cognitive, academic, developmental, behavioral, and perceptual skills

of special needs students, determined the student's specific needs, and

developed an instructional program to meet the student's individual goals.

Assessed the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provided

progress reports as required.

Client Displayed exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively consult

Relations with teachers, administrators, and parents in various settings,

keeping the interests of the student at the forefront of all

discussions.

Provided positive reinforcement to help students with mental and

Program emotional disabilities; served as a mentor to help clients work

Development through a multitude of disorders.

Played a key role in the startup of SuccessWorks Academy, serving as

a founding member to develop the staff for a new concept school to

assist behaviorally challenged children on how to cope in school

environment.

Offered specialized crisis intervention services for high school

students with attention deficit disorder, selective eating disorders,

learning disabilities, and moderate mental illness and mental

retardation.

Additionally served as a Residential Service Coordinator for the Ohio

Treatment Alliance from 1999 to 2000. Supervised a team of 23 direct care

staff members to ensure that governmental and company policies and

procedures were followed and necessary documentation was completed.

Academic Background

Bachelor of Science in Digital Communications (eCommerce) (December 2011)

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies (Concentration in the Field of

Psychology)

Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

Coursework includes:

Management Information Systems . Internet Marketing . Graphic Design .

Web Development . Accounting

Professional Affiliations

First Aid and CPR Certification . CPI Certification (Non-Violent Crisis

Prevention)

TAPS (Currently one of the Agency instructors Crisis Intervention Training)

. Child Abuse & Neglect Certification

Foster Parent Training from Franklin County Children's Services

Technical Proficiencies

Programming Languages: HTML; CSS; and JavaScript

Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access

Design Applications: Adobe, CS4 Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator

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