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Resume:
Dan Williams
To Whom It May Concern:
I was thrilled to learn of a possible career opportunity at your company and I would like to
express my extreme interest in the position. In review of the attached resume I am confident that
you will find adequate experience to assume the responsibilities of this position as well as the
skills, business sense, entrepreneurial mind, knowledge, personality and energy to be a great
addition to your team.
My education has equipped me with an arsenal of knowledge to fully understand all aspects of
marketing, promotion, sales and advertising. Courses emphasized consumer behavior,
psychology, media selection, targeting audiences, brand representation, sales management,
marketing as well as creativity. My professors, having been successful professionals themselves,
were able to give me a first hand idea of how the industry works and I look to many of them as
mentors. For this reason it has been very easy for me to make the transition from apprentice to
professional in my early career. Through my years at the Art Institute of Atlanta I have developed
strong skills in written and verbal communication, public speaking and presentation.
My professional experiences have been great opportunities for me to prove my abilities. I have
taken on challenges in the resent years to set a solid foundation of branding, advertising, selling
products and experiences. My versatility and willingness to learn has proven effective. I have
helped grow businesses through social media networks designing digital flyers and making viral
connections. I have led sales teams in numerous cities in Georgia. I have effectively promoted
many businesses around the Atlanta area drastically increasing traffic flow for them. I have
successfully grown local businesses while benefiting The United Spinal Association using unique
marketing strategies. I have landed well over a million dollars in accounts in advertising media
contracts at the ADASON GROUP and launched a new ad media on board commercial aircraft. I
have designed collateral, stationary, ads, logos, web sites for large and small businesses. I have
acted as media planner and buyer and branded entire companies. I believe I understand every
aspect of advertising, promoting and closing the sale of a product or service.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet in person to further discuss the many ways I can help
your business. Thank you for your time and consideration
Sincerely,
Dan Williams
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Dan Williams - 770-***-**** - ******************@*****.***
Mission:
To grow businesses, period. I would be most effective in doing this from the position of
Advertising Accounts Manager, Media Specialist, Sales Account Executive, Art Director or
Creative Director.
Skills:
Advertising Design, Media Planning, Media Buying, Management, Sales, Public Speaking,
Presentation, Art Direction, Social Media Networks, Promotion, Event Planning, Branding, On
Line Marketing, Graphic Design, Photography, Print Production
Education:
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Bachelor in Arts, Advertising
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Associate in Arts, Graphic Design
Georgia Southern University
General Education - Courses completed towards Bachelor in Science, Business
Software Capabilities:
Adobe: Acrobat, Bridge, Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Dream Weaver, Flash
Flexi Signs, Color Rip, Versa Works, Quark Xpress, Microsoft: Word, Power Point, Excel
Experience:
2009-Present Graphic Designer/Social Media Specialist/Kitchen Manager Hang Overs
Buckhead
I am a big part of growing and operating one of the most successful bars in Atlanta/Buckhead. I
promote Hang Overs Buckhead by networking in person, on the Internet, Social Networks and
through graphic design. I design flyers, online and print, for guest bartenders, DJs, Birthdays,
special offerings, Holidays all special events and assist in the maintenance of the website. I do all
this from the position of Kitchen Manager at Hang Overs Buckhead. I also control inventory
under a tight budget, train/manage employees, cook, prep, clean, stock etc. I work 55-60 hours in
6 nights a week and get paid a salary. As I said I am a big part of the success, growth and daily
operation of this business and it is a huge commitment. If you could walk in my shoes for one
week you would be convinced that I am up to completing any task with authority. I will do
anything and everything to make this business successful and stay successful.
2004-Present Brand Strategist/Graphic Designer Dan Williams Designs
I offer everyone in my network my expert advice and services for anything they may need to
succeed in the business world. Hang Overs Buckhead, JeffDJXtreme, Clark Truck Repair, A
Beautiful People, Cornell McBride Photography, Stephanie Ming (Recording Artist/Actress),
Kelly Noles (Maxim), Tim Young (Pressure Massage), P.R. Valet Parking, JPEGZ, Nikki Wiggins
RE/MAX, Sign City, Atlanta Cars Magazine, MPC Marietta Pizza Co., Mellow Mushroom,
Hart’s Chapel Nissan, Williamson Brothers BBQ and many others
2009 Production Manager/Advertising Consultant Sign*A*Rama
Responsible for overseeing all production, assembly and installation for all Sign*A*Rama
products. I increased production efficiency, volume, and sales by up selling products and
suggesting innovative ways to communicate the client’s messages and represent their brands
using enhanced fully integrated campaigns and a consistent image. Applied graphics, lettering and
wraps to vehicles in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween.”
2009 Production Associate/Graphic Designer Sign*A*Rama
Responsible for design, pre-press, assembly, cutting and installation of all Sign*A*Rama
products. Built strong relationships with new customers and strengthened relationships with
existing customers using superior customer service and great people skills. Nearly doubled
production rates and increased business using suggestive sales and creating awareness in local
businesses.
2009 Sales Leader/Corporate Trainer CRA (Cause Related Advertising)
Outside Sales. Promoted local businesses in residential communities. Grew local businesses
continuously increasing traffic flow using unique and effective advertising strategies while
benefiting The United Spinal Association.
2008 Sales Marketing Representative CV Marketing Promotional Sales
Responsible for promoting various businesses with advertising campaigns and promotional
brochures. Ran promotional events to help launch businesses. Led sales with a contagious energy
and enthusiasm about the businesses I was promoting to get their customers involved.
2008 Sales Authorized National Distributor AT&T - Wentworth Marketing Inc. Outside
sales. Responsible for assertively promoting various packages, products and programs as an
Authorized National Distributor for AT&T. I maintained the highest reacquisition percentage and
led sales on every out of town business trip taken.
2008 Brand Strategist Kioro Media Partners
Launched 3 businesses. Responsible for the brand development and corporate identity of 3
companies (Kioro Media Partners, Transportation Media Group and Onboard Media Group)
Designed logos, stationary, collateral, web sites and mock-ups to initialize the first business
transactions for these companies using resources and knowledge of the industry.
2007 Advertising Intern/Head of Design Department The ADASON GROUP
Responsible for creating and installing a prestigious and skilled design department. Provided
instruction to clients and their design departments or ad agencies to control artwork submissions
via FTP. Managed pre-press production and coordinated operations nation wide for ad
installations and change outs. Increased sales and landed major accounts with designs which
clients purchased and used to represent their businesses. Purchased media (photographs), selected
and purchased ad space in “Aircraft interiors INTERNATIONAL Magazine.” Successfully
launched an innovative ad media “ADASON ONBOARD” on board commercial aircraft with an
advertisement I designed. Maintained the brand identity of The ADASON GROUP by controlling
and updating the web site. Also, worked closely with the co-owners/PRES and VP to write press
releases.
2006 Photographer/Internet Auto Sales JPEGZ
Responsible for managing data and inventory of 3-6 car dealerships simultaneously. Took 7-28
photographs of each new and used automobile on site and uploaded them to the Internet with a
detailed description of each vehicle and all of its options. Also, offered my services as a graphic
designer to design and print window stickers with the description of the car and it’s options as
well as the price tag. Earned a reputation as a great photographer using special filters and a
technique I named “Filling the Frame.”
2006 General Clerk ADP
Responsible for cutting/scoring paper, printing paychecks and W-2’s, assembling envelopes,
stuffing paychecks and W-2’s, wrapping paychecks and W-2’s, mailing paychecks and W-2’s. Led
production and efficiency in all aspects.
2004 Manager Mellow Mushroom
Responsible for creating prestigious signs for musical guests, events and special offerings. Also,
responsible for buying and controlling inventory and managing 18-20 employees
Awards and Honors:
2009 Ad Campaigns Selected, The Art Institute (Nation-wide)
Advertising campaigns I created are being used in presentations at the Art Institutes around the
country to inspire High School students and young professionals to continue their education at
The Art Institute
2001 State Championship 5AAAAA Runner-up
Kennesaw, GA ~ Harrison Highschool - Football
1997 Artist Recognition, Wellington Landings
West Palm Beach, FL - Artwork showcased on television
1996 2nd Place, South Florida State Fair Art Show
West Palm Beach, FL - Cash Award
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