Digital, print and motion media.

* ***** ********** ** * Creative Director in a heavily regulated financial industry bringing complex concepts to life. Reputation for finding innovative solutions to challenging initiatives often outside my comfort zone. A charismatic leader with a proven and efficient creative process that maximizes team members’ skill sets to consistently meet extreme deadlines while outperforming expectations. KEVIN NOWAK. CREATIVE. INNOVATOR.

nowakmedia.com

instagram.com/nowakmedia/

youtube.com/user/NowakMedia

248-***-****

Troy, MI

ac0vff@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

PERSONAL INFO

• Adobe Creative Suite expertise.

(Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Muse,

Experience Designer, Illustrator,

After Effects, Flash).

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS,

XML, JavaScript.

• Proficient in various software platforms,

including Microsoft Office, Visual Studio,

Crystal Reports, Dot Net Nuke, Basecamp,

and CRM solutions.

• Proven talent evaluator and team builder.

• Charismatic ENTJ personality that

promotes loyalty and performance.

• Knowledgeable in a wide variety of

industries (financial, automotive,

entertainment, technology, networking) in

both B2C and B2B capacities.

• Comfortable presenting to and working

with executives.

SKILLS

2003–Present Freelance

Nowak Media, LLC

• Empowered Blogs: Co-founded a Wordpress-based service specifically customized for online entrepreneurs. Designed 100’s of custom blog sites and mentored users.

• Hide From Cleo: Increased national exposure for a local Michigan alt-rock band by producing music videos that aired on Country Music Television and DIRTtv and gained a nomination for Best Low-budget Video at the Detroit Music Awards.

• NEXIQ Technologies/Snap-on: Lead user interface designer for proprietary tools and mobile apps.

• Lotus Life Spa: Digital marketing strategist for launch of new business using elegant corporate identity, web site design, social media, and pay-per-click campaign.

2013–Present Creative Director

Dynamic Performance Publishing

• Hired and directed team in creation of weekly Proactive Advisor Magazine in both print and digital formats.

• Led redesign of proactiveadvisormagazine.com in 2016 resulting in increase in ad revenue, doubled time spent on site, and increased organic traffic by 30%.

• Increased paid subscriptions to allstarinvestor.com with website redesign focused on clear calls-to-action and a simplified user experience. 2011–Present Creative Director

Flexible Plan Investments

• Hiring manager and mentor in expansion of internal Marketing Department from 3 to 16 team members.

• Significantly increased qualified leads through comprehensive and focused digital campaigns.

• Elevated corporate brand standards to reflect a multi-billion dollar investment firm.

• Increased client retention rate by improving user web portal experience.

• Significant marketing role in doubling assets under management from $1 to $2 billion during 2011–2015.

2000–2009 Art Director / Graphic Designer

Group-eX: Buffington and Associates

• Trusted primary contact for national brands like Snap-on and PPG Automotive Refinishes.

• Upheld strict color management requirements and brand standards.

• Led demanding projects from start-to-finish for PPG Automotive Refinishes, Hot Wheels, and Discovery Channel Biker Build-off.

• Directed on-site photo shoots and product photography. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Eastern Michigan University

Intro to Alias 3D Sketch

Washtenaw Community College

CERTIFICATION & AWARDS

Leadership, Team-Building and Coaching

Skills for Managers and Supervisors

Fred Pryor Seminars/CareerTrack,

divisions of Pryor Learning Solutions

Innovator Award

Flexible Plan Investments, for spearheading

design and technological development of

comprehensive national sales presentation.

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