Marc S. Kipp **** NW. **th Ave. #***

Creative and Design Professional Portland, OR 97209

719-***-****

abok2w@r.postjobfree.com

www.gallerycolorado.com

“Marc is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with the entire

creative team. His understanding of current photographic and design skills is exceptional, as is his

motivation for learning and acquiring new information and skills.” Scott Ingram Quad Graphics

PROFILE

Design and creative professional with extensive experience in the creation, conception, and

implementation of designs for projects in catalog, web design, advertising and multimedia production.

SKILLS

Solid organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for meeting deadlines, budget and project goals

and managing and directing multiple multimedia projects. High proficiency in Mac OSX and PC-based

design programs including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Working knowledge of HTML.

Also experienced in professional catalog and freelance photography.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DESIGN and MARKETING, BICYCLINGHUB.com., PORTLAND, OR (March 2012-September 2012)

Responsible for web content and design to increase SEO and online sales through website. Also

responsible for SSM through social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

CATALOG/ART DIRECTOR, THE COLORADO CYCLIST INC., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (1999 –

February 2012)

Managed and supervised catalog art direction, editing and finishing of multimillion dollar retail bicycle

catalog to ensure high degree of creativity and standards.

•Created and implemented marketing ideas, creative strategies and page formats into catalog and

website.

•Coordinated with outside vendors so brand standards were maintained.

•Created and maintained grids and standards for catalog pages.

•Developed and managed creative team including graphic designers, copywriters and photographers.

•Directed and managed several multimedia projects for catalog and web applications.

•Implemented SMM through social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

•Researched and facilitated move to new printing company to save $70,000 per year.

•Acted as liaison with printer for prepress and print operations to ensure accurate reproduction of

product and catalog standards.

•Edited and designed corresponding website and necessary ad designs relevant to catalog production.

•Initiated installation of original photography studio and subsequent upgrade to digital studio.

•Art Directed and implemented both fashion and still life photo shoots.

•Created, compiled, arranged and archived thousands of images used in catalog and website.

SALES/BUYER/RETAIL, THE COLORADO CYCLIST INC., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

(1992 – 1999)

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Researched, purchased and managed product for inclusion in the catalog.

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Maintained predetermined inventory levels.

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Created and maintained vendor relationships.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Designed personal website featuring original freelance photography, www.gallerycolorado.com

Photographed all images and designed layout for the cookbook “A Salad Soiree”.

EDUCATION

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO- BS in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Architectural Drafting Program, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO

AutoCAD Certification, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO

Paralegal Certificate, Denver Paralegal Institute, Denver, CO

Certificate of Photography, New York Institute of Photography, New York, NY

Online Portfolio available at www.gallerycolorado.com

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