Rob Rosu ** Giotto, Aliso Viejo, CA *****
949-***-**** • *****@**.***
Marketing & Creative Online Portfolio: creativecocktail.net
Management Professional LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robrosu
CAREER SYNOPSIS
I’ve held many positions as a director and have managed creative departments and marketing development. My skills include: copywriting,
creative direction, art direction, print/web design, video editing, presentations, project management, budgeting and strategy. Plus, I have done
work for all mediums, including: TV/video, radio, print, direct mail, collateral, digital/interactive, web, social, mobile, packaging, POP and outdoor.
M A I N D U T I E S F O R PA ST P O S I T I O N S :
• Directed creative development on all projects & accounts • Scheduled & trafficked all projects
• Managed teams of staff print/web designers & writers • Conducted weekly project status meetings
• Head copywriter & proofreader for tv, video, radio, print, collateral & web • Concepted creative for tv, web, print and brand development
• Wrote SEO copy & directed other SEM development • Presented creative during client presentations
• Assisted with new business research & acquisition • Collaborated & brainstormed with art directors & designers
• Collaborated on planning & strategic development • Managed budgets & calculated estimates for each project
• Conducted employee reviews & interviews • Managed all creative department administrative issues
• Maintained relations with outside vendors & freelancers • Created content & updated info on all social media sites
• Provided marketing support for sales departments • Produced & edited videos for online & broadcast
• Supervised all event & tradeshow development • Art directed & designed for print & digital
EXPERIENCE
Burbank Studios: DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CREATIVE, HEAD OF NEW BUSINESS
11/13 to NOW
Accounts: Metagenics, Hall Center Venice, SWAY Group, Yanti Coffee, Mobilize Solutions
Creative Bube Tube: CONSULTING DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES
10/14 to 11/14
Accounts: Pita Pit, LifeMates, Celloderm, FootLogix
Freelance assignments ended.
Brandtailers: FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
11/13 to 10/14
Accounts: Norm Reeves Honda, Coachella Valley Ford, DCH KIA-Temecula, Cerritos Ford, Toyota of San Diego, Newport Lexus
Freelance assignments ended.
Explanations for my career moves.
Integrated MarketingWorks: CREATIVE DIRECTOR
8/12 to 11/13
Accounts: Avocados From Mexico, Sunkist, Pacific Hospitality Group, MovinCool, Integrated Prescription Solutions
Layoffs due to major acct. loss.
Metagenics, Inc.: SR. COPYWRITER
7/10 to 8/12
Accounts: All global & national advertising/marketing materials (print, collateral, tv/video, online, radio).
Left for better opportunity.
Citizen7 Studios: CREATIVE DIRECTOR
10/08 to 7/10
Accounts: Boardwalk Ice Cream Company, Brilliant Associates
Start-up agency went out of biz.
HEILBrice: SR. COPYWRITER
6/08 to 10/08
Accounts: Ketel One Vodka, LA Clippers, Boot Barn, LA Inc., CEIVA, Ralph’s, Marie Callender’s, PIMCO
Layoffs due to recession/cuts.
Dentsu Next: SR. COPYWRITER
9/07 to 6/08
Accounts: Suzuki Automotive/Motorcycle, Sharp Solar
Layoffs due to Suzuki acct. loss.
DONER Advertising: SR. COPYWRITER
9/05 to 9/07
Accounts: MAZDA, Memorex, Public Storage, Pacsun, OC Marathon, Black & Decker, US Cellular, Expedia
Left for better opportunity.
Bowtie Press/Fancy Publications: CREATIVE MARKETING SUPERVISOR
3/02 to 9/05
All magazine, trade and book publications.
Left for better opportunity.
Prior Jobs--u Complete list of past employment available upon request, including these agencies:
DDB/LA, FCB, Y&R, Campbell Mithun, ReichesBaird & Alcone Marketing Group
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, Flash, Muse, Premiere Pro), Final Cut Pro, MS Office
E D U CAT I O N
California State University Fullerton: B.A. Degree in Communications/Advertising
New Mexico Military Institute: A .A. Degree in General Business
AWARDS
3 Telly Awards - Writer/Creative Director/Co-Producer (Promotional Online Videos) for Metagenics, Inc.
6 ADDY Awards - Creative Director/Writer (TV/Digital/Print/Integrated Campaigns) for Avocados From Mexico
Judge for Phoenix ADDY Awards