JOSÉ CARREÓN

ac9fj7@r.postjobfree.com 213-***-**** www.josecarreon.com

I A M :

• A multilingual design professional with more than 20 years of diversified global experience in the

nonprofit, B2B, broadcast, entertainment, public relations, advertising agency, construction, Big-4

accounting and government industry sectors;

• Known for clean, elegant and modern design approaches that bring a transformational look to customer

brands and messaging;

• Recognized for producing structured and creative design elements resulting in highly polished and

professional corporate visions;

• A designer who can direct global branding, visual consistency and implementation of diverse marketing

campaigns worldwide in all platforms.

C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word,

PowerPoint, Excel) applications

• Strong conceptual and brand development, typography, and interactive design skills

• Team player who can work in a deadline-oriented environment

• Superb analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication abilities

• Experience working for, and with overseas companies

• A highly-motivated and creative dynamo who can hit the ground running

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

TMAX DIGITAL, INC., Chino, CA

2017-Present

TMAX/NuVision is a Southern California-based, consumer electronics company, with R&D teams and sourcing offices in China and Mexico.

Creative Manager

• Responsible for sales and marketing visual communications for the company, including graphic design

and layout for retail packaging, displays and collateral materials, NuVision’s branding evolution and

management, sales/marketing collateral and presentation support, new product and package

development, visual asset acquisition and management, and website development (including updating

and maintenance of visuals and themes).

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, INTERNATIONAL HQ, Independence, MO

2011-2016

Community of Christ is a worldwide faith organization..

Art Director / Senior Designer

• Lead a team that focused on a global rebranding using digital communications including innovative

apps, live streaming and a more diverse messaging.

• Modernized an aging monthly magazine by focusing on digital messaging and mobile friendly views

which helped the organization view the world through a more diverse lens.

• Met regularly with local and international content producers, conducting research, developing creative,

functional, and relevant approaches for projects and marketing campaigns, resulting in successful

product/service and brand launches.

JOSE CARREON, LLC., Kansas City, MO 2010-2011

My company focused on delivering high-end, innovative and thought-provoking graphic design addressing smaller clients, marketing firms, personal, pro-bono projects, and large medical staffing firms..

Principal

• Launched a program for Channel 4 San Diego/Padres Baseball with unique on-air and off-air graphics

solutions. The result was improved visibility of Channel 4’s brand in partnership with the Padres and

Cox Communications.

COX MEDIA / CHANNEL 4 SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA 2008-2010

Cox Media provides television, Internet, digital telephone, home security, and tech solutions services for residential and commercial customers.

Communications Producer

• Played a pivotal role in the design and production of all marketing communications from print and B2B

promotions dealing with corporate communications, website development, and social media from

concept to production.

• Executed graphics and materials for B2B clients using online, television and mobile avenues.

JOSE CARREON, LLC., Falls Church, VA 2005-2007

My company focused on delivering high-end, innovative and thought-provoking graphic design addressing smaller clients such as restaurant and retail, photographers, artists, and events..

IMRE COMMUNICATIONS, Washington D.C. 2004

lmre Communications is a marketing communications and public relations agency with expertise in social, digital, creative and public relations sectors.

Creative Director

• Provided artistic and graphic design leadership for a team of PR professionals, writers, graphic artists,

production specialists and account executives focused on creating transformative advertising and public

relations in the home improvement and government sectors..

WALDINGER CREATIVE, Towson, MD 2000-2004

Waldinger Creative is a marketing communications, branding, strategy, graphic design, web, video and direct marketing services agency.

VP, Creative Director (Print & Environments)

• Helped guide a new agency after a company split. My duties included building the team, meeting with

clients and driving the design package. The results were successful conversion and a dramatic increase

of business, including 10 new trade show clients, during a three-year period..

METROLAND GROUP, LTD., Manila, Philippines 1999

Metro/and Group was a group of land developers located in Manila, Philippines focused on tourism, golf courses within the building industry sector.

Marketing Communications Officer

• Key driving design force in creating a new artistic approach for their marketing campaigns by introducing

compelling graphics and novel promotions to increase brand awareness for their construction business.

The result was the business increased by more than 40%.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS - MCS East, Linthicum, MD 1999

PWC provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients in 158 countries.

Events Manager, MCS East

• Worked as a designer and tradeshow manager in the marketing and consulting services practice.

WALDINGER / BIRCH INC., Baltimore, MD 1995-1999

Waldinger/Birch Inc. was a professional services company focused marketing communications, advertising, public relations, and trade show events.

Senior Graphic Designer

• Provided design content for digital illustration, typography, publication layout and tradeshow support for

W/B's multinational and Fortune 500 clients..

BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION AND THE ARTS, Baltimore, MD 1995

Baltimore Office of Promotion is a non-profit company supporting Baltimore’s art council, events center, and film office.

Junior Graphic Designer

• Began working as an intern during my last term of college, then hired immediately after graduation.

Worked on wayfinding and signage projects for Top of The World Observation Deck, Pier 5 Concert

Pavilion, and layouts for Where Baltimore newsletter.

E D U C A T I O N

Masters of Science in Marketing

Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications & Design, Minor Art History

The Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Syracuse University, Department of International Programs Abroad, Madrid, Spain

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