Sales Director
Resume:
Stanley C. Bujak ART DIRECTOR (hands-on)
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
abmdkb@r.postjobfree.com
Online portfolio:
http://sites.google.com/site/creativeartdirectorstanbujak/Home
CREATIVE SUMMARY
Recognized as an exceptionally talented Art Director with years of agency
experience and knowledge bringing the creative message to life on a variety
of consumer, industrial, and corporate advertising accounts across all
touch-points. Developed intelligent and outstanding creative solutions to
help integrate with brand-building and business strategies. Collaborated
with interdisciplinary teams to produce brilliant creative concepts for
difficult advertising and marketing objectives. Achieved excellence winning
creative awards, agency accolades while participating in winning new
business accounts. Motivated by a passion and desire to do great creative
work. Driven to succeed.
Originated cutting-edge creative work that is of the highest quality,
delivered on time, presented well and executed
flawlessly while remaining fully aware of project goals and budget
allocation. Use learning, imagination, reasoning, insight, innovation and
original conceptual thinking to increase brand recognition. Take
accountability, and responsibility for creative work. Communicate clearly,
presented concepts well to get the desired results. Achieved success making
an impact on some of the greatest consumer brands in the world including
ConAgra Foods, Goodyear, John Deere, Polaris, Sears Grand and Sherwin-
Williams.
Experienced in executing the creative process. Managed photo shoots and TV
broadcast production in studio and on location. Mentored designers and
shared creative knowledge. Managed outside vendor support for multi-million
dollar accounts. Helped clients identify and reach new markets, and
concentrate on creative performance. Understood business creative needs,
and expectations. Thrived in a high-energy work environment and
successfully produced multiple concurrent projects. Exercised exceptional
judgment, integrity, common sense, and worked well as a key team member.
Acted in an ethical way to reflect positively on the company. Enjoy working
with creative people. Bring a positive, can-do attitude, a high-energy
level, and a commitment to do whatever-it-takes to get the job done right.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCB CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS - Creative Art Director - Cleveland, Ohio
Present Boutique design agency.
ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS - Art Director - North Olmsted, Ohio
2008-11/2009
Led the creative art direction for a leading worldwide media company
providing integrated marketing solutions for the Life Sciences creative
group. Met all creative challenges. Designed technical and compelling
content directed to inform pharmacists on pharmaceutical, governmental
developments, professional, business, legal, clinical, and health care
systems. Collaborated well with Editor-in-Chief, Group Art Director and
writers to plan, schedule, and ensure the direction was online with the
brand message. Formed a tremendous team that adjusted well to change and
was able to produce the highest quality of work on time. Make sure the
creative was executed to perfection. Oversaw photo direction and creative
work of outside vendors. Managed the photography budget. Excelled in an
engaging work environment.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Successfully increased Drug Topics readership, brand loyalty, and industry
positioning. Gained industry recognition. Redesigned brand look and style.
Won several ASBPE business-to-business Award of Excellence for design,
ASHPE Healthcare Communications Award of Excellence, and MIN integrated
Marketing Awards.
ACCOUNT - Corporate: Drug Topics
MALONE ADVERTISING - Associate Creative Director - Akron, Ohio
1995-2007
Led the creative process for a leading shopper marketing agency for
integrated, customer, and retail/field marketing, for business-to-business,
consumer package goods, on national brands, and industry specific accounts.
Provided outstanding leadership, talent, creative direction, mentoring,
strategic thinking, insight, planning, team-building, and creative
solutions for local and national markets connecting brands with shoppers
and business. Used confidence and experience to build agency business and
client trust. Used proactive thinking to gain a competitive edge.
Prioritized workload to meet demanding schedule. Collaborated well with all
agency teams and management to listen to and define expectations,
objectives and provide clear direction. Energized creative teams
productivity and profitability. Make sure creative was of highest quality.
Directed photo shoots and broadcast TV in addition to all functions of an
Art Director. Excelled in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Helped win Meineke's $35M advertising account with innovative thinking and
creativity: Made an impact in
the automotive aftermarket repair business using strategic thinking.
Established the brand message, "Dependable quality
you can trust." Created TV commercials, radio spots featuring George
Foreman as the spokesperson. Developed
in-store sales support, ads, and brand tie-ins. Increased Meineke's sales
resulting in substantial agency profit margins. Participated actively in
pitching new business.
Excelled at leading the creative process: Played a key role in Sherwin-
Williams' stellar track record of growth, driving annual sales increases of
6.6% over a five-year period with net sales to $4.84B for a network of
3,000 national stores. Used superior organizational skills to manage,
prioritize enormous volume of highly effective retail/brand ads. Ensured
the creative was consistent with brand message, meeting the desired
results, delivered on time. Resulted in yearly increase of agency revenue
fee.
Recognized as a distinguished communicator: Honored as an ADDY judge for
the Greater Miami ADDY Awards.
Won awards: ADDYs (print), TELLYs (broadcast), HARVEYs (communication) and
NPB (package-design award).
Developed outstanding broadcast, retail/brand advertising, and co-op
marketing programs for a national network
of Goodyear Tire dealerships. Designed creative concepts that met the
specific advertising needs of key dealerships
to complement the existing national brand program while leveraging
advertising budget. Enhanced the shopper experience, maximized rewards to
participating seller representatives, and helped build their business.
Propelled Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies' brand to industry leader:
Developed a cost-effective strategy focused on an aggressive trade show
program, supported by ads, and online promotions, aimed directly to key
buyers and fleet managers promoting innovative products and smart
technologies. Built client trust, business, and generated network of sales
leads.
Implemented innovative shopper experience: Incorporated new experiential
promotions to market Sears Grand by developing community support programs,
and events to engage shopper participation, drive sales, and build brand
awareness.
Launched, and rolled out creative promotions: Generated impact and brand
awareness for Metz Bread Company's Grandma Sycamore's brand in key markets.
Achieved 100% retailer acceptance of the brand, and exceed sales goals
by more than 60%.
Saved time and money: Established the creative process of a highly complex
national retail-marketing program. Effectively managed, and mentored
creative staff (5+ direct reports) for Franks Nursery national account.
Motivated them to create weekly eight-page, 4-color Sunday FSIs, while
meeting WEB press schedules, tight deadlines, and extreme product
photography requirements. Adjusted to the buyers' promotional needs and
changes while adhering to the production schedule. Provided guidance and
constructive feedback. Maintained effective team structure, budget, and we
never missed a deadline while producing outstanding retail advertising.
ACCOUNTS
Consumer: Kimberly-Clark, Sherwin-Williams, Sears Grand, ConAgra Foods -
Banquet, Pfizer, CVS Pharmacy, Franks Nursery, John Deere, Goodyear, Moen,
Meineke, Polaris, Metz Bread - Grandma Sycamores, Dairy Mart Industrial:
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, Goodyear Engineered Products, Pechney
Cast Plate, Goodyear Chemical.
D&S CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS Inc. - Senior Art Director - Mansfield, Ohio
1993-1995
Contributed to the creative success of an Integrated, Full Service Brand
Agency, performing all functions of an experienced Art Director producing
outstanding package design and photo direction from concept to completion.
Collaborated with writers. Achieved sales increase, gains in market share,
and built brands with creative efforts.
Made best use of production facilities in a highly specialized design-
working environment with agency photo studios.
ACCOUNTS
Consumer: Ross Laboratories, Ames Tools, Rubbermaid, Armstrong Heating and
Air Conditioning, Baja Boats,
Rubbermaid Lawn and Garden, Ross Laboratories. Industrial: ICI AutoColor.
Corporate: Mansfield General Hospital, Richland County Foundation.
MELDRUM and FEWSMITH ADVERTISING - Art Director - Cleveland, Ohio
1986-1993
Contributed to bringing the creative message to life for a Full Service,
Consumer Brand Agency performing all functions of an art director in a
responsible, agreeable and dedicated manner. Built a reputation as
dependable, productive, and exceptional creative with a "can-do" attitude.
Developed listening skills, learning tools and the knowledge to improve
performance. Achieved a great work ethic and a creative foundation in a
dynamic work environment.
ACCOUNTS
Consumer: Glidden Paints, ICI Paints Worldwide, Libbey Glass, General
Tires, Ford/New Holland, BFGoodrich Tires, Mr. Coffee, OfficeMax, Revco
Drug Stores, Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaners, Uniroyal / BFGoodrich Tires,
Yardman Lawn and Garden Tractors, American Greetings. Corporate: Huntington
Banks, Meridia Hospitals, and Stouffer Hotels.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
CPG Shopper Marketing: Directed brand promise to consumer, processed
internal and external analysis to identify strategy and translate them into
simple, cut-through designs, facilitated clarity of creative message,
embraced long-term branding strategy. Presented ideas internal and
external. Interpreted objectives and opportunities and translate them into
effect on-brand creative.
POP/POS: Shelf talkers, dimensional design, in-store displays, end-aisle
design, labels, packaging, banners, posters, static clings, danglers, tent
tables, sweepstakes, events, experiential, kiosks, in-store broadcast
promotions, store sampling, co-op.
Retail/Branding: Visual graphics, print, broadcast TV/radio, web design,
B2B, B2C, collateral, sales meetings, trade shows, identity, consumer
branding, promotional, national dealer networks, retail/field marketing,
sales force incentive programs, product sell-in programs, product launch,
product training programs, events, sales support, identity, experiential,
outdoor, direct mail, catalog, brand tie-ins, FSIs, new media, online
demos, banner ads.
Computer Skills: InDesign CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Photoshop CS4, Quark
Xpress, Entourage, Freehand, Adobe
Acrobat, Microsoft Office, K4 Editorial Software.
Understand Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash, SharePoint, Expression Web, HTML,
SEO, and web analytics.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Results-driven art director who leverages comprehensive knowledge of the
creative process to grow brand recognition, build customer confidence, and
drive agency growth. Maintain the highest creative standard, and achieve
creative excellence in high-demand, quick turnaround environments for a
multitude of marketing programs. Make sure the creative work is reflective
of the quality it deserves, on strategy, relevant, delivering the freshest,
most innovative creative work. Make sure all creative work is approved
prior to completion and is accurate for final production. I am confident,
adjust to change and possess a willingness to learn. I respect views of
others and listen well.
Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver who utilizes superior
organizational skills to plan, coordinate, schedule, and maintain strict
deadlines; effectively takes charge of projects to deliver assignments to
successful completion. Enjoy collaborating, brainstorming with the best
writers and creative minds in the business, making a difference, and
contributing to future growth initiatives. Visualizes solutions to
establish relationship, context and aesthetics.
Think productively, and look at creative problems in many different ways to
find amazing new perspectives and unique creative solutions, across
multiple channels. Understand the big-picture and long-term impact of brand
message.
Translates context into visual design expression. Knowledgeable in customer
experience design and have the ability to influence and be persuasive.
Direct broadcast-television, video and produce concept boards, direct film
directors directs on location, on set, for live action, including dialog,
tabletop, and green screen. Direct post-production studios; edit
composites, music, and sound design, final audio mixes, and laybacks of
finished masters. Possess ability to hand draw visual concepts.
Keep an updated vendor list: photographers, film directors, sound
designers, voice talent, production studios, illustrators and outside
vendors. Remain current on industry trends, technology and take an active
learning approach
to my profession.
EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design - Kent State University, Web Training - American
Logistics Group
Resources: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stanbujak Will relocate with or
without assistance.
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