Director Design

*** *. ******** *** ***** Louis, Missouri ***** M: 314-***-****

abqi3j@r.postjobfree.com portfolio: www.birne.com @lostpear

As an accomplished and experienced creative leader, my expertise encompasses a variety of mediums

and communication channels with a focus on digital marketing and interactive experiences. I strongly

believe that the key in connecting with consumers exists within the brand narratives we build. I ve

created and contributed to award-winning interactive campaigns and brand experiences for a wide

variety of clients, across multiple industries. I love learning and working with creative thinkers to find

solutions that go beyond the surface to solve real business challenges and truly connect with people.

AWARDS

VP, Executive Creative Director @ Infuz

:// June 2009 - Present 2012 Silver ADDY Award, St. Louis

Catnap Climb Flash Game

Creative leader devoted to driving innovations and crafting brand narratives that initiate relevant consumer

experiences through digital mediums. Responsibilities include new business development, creative team 2010 Webby Award, Best Home/Welcome

management, and digital strategy. Oversaw all aspects of the creative process and drove strategy and Official Honoree: Genuity.com

implementation methodologies for B2B and B2C clients.

2010 Webby Award, Food & Beverage

Project focus includes branding, promotional campaigns, social media strategy, content development, Official Honoree: RollingRock.com

visual design, UX consultation, and integrated campaigns. Clients include Purina Tidy Cats, Energizer,

2010 Gold ADDY Award, St. Louis

Contegix, Charter Communications, InteliSpend, Outrider, NISC-coop and Reckitt Benckiser.

Website, Consumer HTML, Products:

RollingRock.com

Digital Creative Director @ Momentum Worldwide

:// July 2007 - June 2009 2010 Gold ADDY Award, St. Louis

Microsite: Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Digital Creative Director dedicated to Anheuser-Busch, Domino s Pizza, Monsanto and New Balance creative Experience Planner

teams. Developed online brand strategy and digital marketing programs for American Express, Busch Gardens,

Land Shark Lager, Bud Light, Bud Select, Michelob, Grolsch, and Rolling Rock. 2010 AIGA St. Louis Design Show

Promoting - Website, www.rollingrock.com

Acted as the Brand and Integrated Creative Director for Domino s Pizza, overseeing national promotional pro- The Rolling Rock Town Gazette

grams that lived in-store and online.

2009 Gold W3 Awards

Domino s The Dark Knight

Recognized as a key leader within the agency to drive digital innovation and strategy. Served as a consultant for

Two Categories: Visual Appeal

senior leadership to develop digital process and agency integration planning across business practices.

and Food Beverage.

Interactive Creative Director @ Bandolier Group 2009 Bronze Promo PRO Award

The Dark Knight Best Loyalty Program

:// October 2005 - July 2007

or Shopper Rewards 2009

Directed a small creative group and technical resources for online marketing programs and integrated

campaigns. Developed partnerships with local and national agencies to sell in work and digital solutions 2009 Bronze Promo PRO Award

The Dark Knight Best Premium-Based Promotion

for brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light, Grolsch, American Express Incentive Services, Buck Consultants,

Verizon Wireless, UPS, and Micron.

EDUCATION

Senior Interactive Art Director @ The Zipatoni Company

Savannah College of Art and Design

:// August 2001 - October 2005 Savannah, GA

BFA, Computer Art

Developed online and offline promotional marketing programs for clients such as Maytag, eBay, Motorola, Concentrations in Interactive Design

Dreyer s/Edy s Ice Cream, Kinko s, Miller Brewing Co., Bacardi, and Diet Coke. Lead Flash animator and and Motion Graphics; Summa Cum Laude

developer on multiple projects for web, CD-ROMs, and video. Responsibilities included design,

animation, compositing, copywriting, storyboarding, concepting, and music composition.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Art Director @ Ask Jeeves, Inc. / Evergreen Project, Inc. Team Leadership

Agency Management

:// June 1998 - January 2000 Budgeting / Project Management

Copywriting / Proposal Writing

Handled design, front-end development, and Flash animation for online curriculum for elementary schools.

New Business Development

Oversaw the design and production for all marketing and collateral materials. Worked with teams composed of Client Relations

educators, writers, developers, and filmmakers to produce a multimedia program featuring videos, online cartoons, UX / Information Architecture

and classroom workbooks. Digital Strategy + Planning

Animatics / Prototypes / Storyboards

Additional samples and References available upon request.

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