RONALD

SCHNEIDER

CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR

PROFILE WORK EXPERIENCE

I’m a Creative Director with 20+

years of experience in graphic design,

communication, and management. I’m

dedicated to evolving corporate brands

and fostering my team’s growth. I’m

known for high-quality designs and

inspiring leadership. My last position

was Creative Services Director for a

company specializing in business gifts.

I’ve also freelanced for Pantone® and

Global Trend Labs, working on product

color trends and corporate branding for

companies such as Verizon, Keurig,

LG Electronics, and BIC.

HARD SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign,

Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge,

Acrobat Pro, Wrike, Asana, Figma

SOFT SKILLS

Creativity, Conceptual Skills and

Planning, Project Management,

Strategy Development, Corporate

Branding, Mentorship, Team

Management & Delegation,

Problem-Solving, Time Management,

Active Listening, Effective

Communication, Cost Management,

Managing Multiple Large-Scale

Projects, Vendor Negotiation

EDUCATION

BFA Graphic Design

William Paterson College

Wayne, NJ

CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Myron Corp., Maywood, NJ OCTOBER 2016 - APRIL 2023

- Supervised the entire spectrum of strategic planning, conceptualization, and execution of creative and content assets for digital and print marketing programs across North America

- Led a team of 15 experts across three distinct departments: Creative Services, Direct Mail Packaging, and Stationary Product Development, spanning the globe

- Pioneered the integration of the project management tool, Wrike, assuming the role of principal administrator for offices in North America and Europe

- Overseen external agencies responsible for diverse marketing campaigns, inclusive of organic social content and ecommerce requisites

- Enforced the coherence of company brand standards across an array of products, marketing materials, and ecommerce initiatives by means of coordination with both internal and external entities

- I oversaw the conceptualization and design of all ecommerce promotions for North American operations encompassing three internal websites, as well as the complete spectrum of organic and paid social media ventures

- Provided artistic direction and design expertise for all printed projects within the organization’s global scope, encompassing multilingual direct mail components and comprehensive catalogs

- Led the creation of new product designs, including detailed planning and managing the production of product samples in the US and internationally

- Organized and oversaw photography and video sessions for ecommerce and print needs

- Effectively liaised with external vendors to oversee all business and graphic transactions for prepress and press operations

- Collaborated with the finance team, actively contributing to the formulation of departmental budgets and facilitating the seamless processing of invoice transactions

GRAPHIC DESIGN MANAGER Myron Corp., Maywood, NJ

FEBRUARY 2007 - 2016

- Supervised and mentored junior designers, interns, and temporary staff to meet the company’s creative requirements

- Crafted various web assets, encompassing monthly email campaigns, web banners, and photography

WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT)

- Undertook the design responsibility for all printed projects originating from the corporate office, such as the creation of multilingual direct mail pieces and comprehensive catalogs

- Managed the intricate process of photo retouching, utilizing both internal and external resources to achieve optimal outcomes SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER GAB Robins North America, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

MAY 2000 - FEBRUARY 2007

- Managed all art transactions between outside vendors and the corporate office

- Designed, illustrated and updated all graphics and information for existing web site

- Designed ads and prepared electronic files for trade magazines

- Conceptualized and designed portable booths for national sales conventions

- Attended all company meetings pertaining to the organization and deadlines of all graphic needs

GRAPHIC DESIGNER GAB Robins North America, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

JUNE 1993 - MAY 2000

- Created graphics and artwork for custom tailored proposals for new clients

- Scanned and retouched logos and photos for custom covers, posters and presentations

- Designed annual national service brochures

- Designed quarterly newsletters for both internal and national use

- Created PowerPoint presentations and posters for international business meetings

REFERENCES Available upon request

CONTACT

PHONE

973-***-****

EMAIL

ad0zg5@r.postjobfree.com

WEBSITE

schneider43.wixsite.com/rashome

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