MARTIN DEL MERIDA
Round Rock, TX 78664
Cell: 512-***-****
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www.martinmeridadesign.com
OBJECTIVE
To rule the world! But for now, a stellar job at an extremely talented advertising agency.
SUMMARY
Extremely gifted Advertising Art/Creative Director with background in effective design and timely production of brand
focused advertising, website development, print collateral and other marketing materials to convey client's image and
message.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Over thirteen years experience in Art and Creative Direction.
• Profound knowledge of office practices, procedures and documentation essentials.
• Excellent knowledge of print production processes and their technical requirements.
• Superior print, web, and video design skills.
• Excellent graphic software skills with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere,
Flash, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, and CMS Experience for both Mac and PC Platforms.
• Profound ability to work in a multi-project team environment.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with all levels of management, employees,
vendors, and clientele.
• Extensive Ad agency experience.
• Uncommon ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a fun and healthy attitude.
• Deep ability to translate the vision of an organization to design deliverables, specializing in brand
management.
EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, FIRETIDE CREATIVE, HUTTO, TX 03/15/08 – 04/08/10 (FULL-TIME)
Marketing, Advertising, Creative, Identity, corporate branding, and print/web/television creative
Designed marketing and advertising campaigns
Designed the most successful product launch to date for National Brand, Faultless® By Nature
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, GOOD GOLIATH, ROUND ROCK, TX 10/20/06 – 03/15/08 (FULL-TIME)
Marketing and Advertising, Designed logos, corporate branding, and print/web/television production for our clients
Designed marketing and advertising campaigns for our respective clients
Developed national print advertising campaign for Inflatable Wonderland in cooperation with Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies®
brand
ART DIRECTOR, CELEBRATION, GEORGETOWN, TX 03/15/04 – 03/11/07 (FULL-TIME)
Performed creative and account executive roles with ministries and kept production schedules
Estimated jobs and deadlines working closely with vendors while developing projects from start to finish
Redesigned corporate identities for Celebration Church and it’s supporting ministries
Designed a graphic/video library to be used throughout television, print, and web deliverables
ART DIRECTOR, SHORELINE, AUSTIN, TX 06/15/01 – 03/15/04 (FULL-TIME)
Managed print publication of 411 “The Source” monthly, four-color, glossy, church magazine
Produced materials for Conferences: “Shine” Women’s Conference and Men’s Conference “The Game”
Managed and produced bi-quarterly direct mail campaigns aimed at new attendees
Produced advertisements and other promotional collateral while overseeing production press checks
Consulted executives and ministry clientele regarding marketing goals and methods of design execution
ART DIRECTOR, EPICREALM, RICHARDSON, TX 09/15/99 – 04/30/01 (FULL-TIME)
Designed corporate identity and marketing pieces in collaboration with advertising agencies
Designed trade booth for Spring Internet World Conference in Los Angeles, CA
Conceptualized and created marketing tools for the epicRealm sales team
Published print ads featured in select local and national publications including The Wall Street Journal
ART DIRECTOR, SELAH ASSOCIATES AD AGENCY, ADDISON, TX 09/01/98 – 09/15/99 (FULL TIME)
Managed print publication of five markets of the Youth Sports Today Magazine in the Dallas Metro Area
Produced advertisements for Cantoni Furniture, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks
Produced Television ads for Main Event, The Bronco Bowl, Cantoni Furniture and AMC Bowling’s “Bowl for a Buck”
Oversaw production press checks and consulted with clients regarding marketing goals and design execution
EDUCATION
Visual Communications Degree
The Art Institute of Dallas, TX (1998)
PORTFOLIO
www.martinmeridadesign.com
REFERENCES
Matt Stewart
Art Director
Yellow Shoes Creative Group
209 Spring Leap Circle
Winter Garden, FL 34787
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Mat Harris
CEO
Good Goliath / Bizgreet
8140 N. Mo Pac Expy #1-110
Austin, TX 78759
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Corey Bell
CEO
TriFusion
2550 N. Mays
Round Rock, TX 78665
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