Rhonda Conry

conrydesign.com

ad4hoy@r.postjobfree.com

310-***-****

Objective

To lead or be a part of a creative team where clients are looking to build a new brand or re-establish an existing brand in a highly strategic, creative way across a variety of marketing channels online or offline.

Experience

2001 - Present

President/Creative Director

Conry Design, Los Angeles

Conry Design is a full-service creative studio offering creative and brand strategy, brand development, corporate identity, creative direction, integrated media implementation, and print and interactive design serving all vertical markets. Some clients include: Disney, International Myeloma Foundation, Hyperthermia Cancer Institute, Alliance Pharmaceuticals, ScarAway, Amberen, Redondo Pier, All Star Charity, Epic Records, Full Moon Interactive, Grey Interactive, Swiss Air, Music Video Producers Awards, T.J. Martell/Neil Bogart Memorial Fund, Sony Music Entertainment, Virgin Records, Capitol Records, Work Group Records and Paramount Digital Entertainment.

5/00-6/01

Vice President, Creative Services

TMINUS10, Los Angeles

As one of the founders, helped create the overall company strategy and vision for TMINUS10. Based on overall industry knowledge and background, helped establish the company focus in entertainment professional services with an emphasis on R&D in wireless, broadband and interactive console solutions. Built and ultimately responsible for overseeing the multi-disciplined creative services group, which encompasses the functional areas of design, content, user experience and marketing. Helped establish an integrated, flexible methodology for our staff and clients to ensure best results and time to market. Creative direction to hands-on implementation of large-scale engagements, which encompass business, creative and brand strategies, brand development and corporate identity, information and user interface design, and application development. Has been a large part of client management, business development, recruiting, and establishing new R&D efforts for the company and for clients. Oversaw and developed brand strategy, corporate identity, collateral, web site design and development for TMINUS10, Pressplay.com, Keyhole, and 550 Digital Media Ventures.

3/97-5/00

Associate Partner, Associate Creative Director

MarchFIRST, Los Angeles

As part of senior management, participated in the overall company direction and objectives. Also responsible for the leadership, organization and mentoring of the design department which ranged from 5 to 25, over three years. Designed and led the creative direction on many large-scale web development assignments, primarily in the area of entertainment. Focus was on visual/information design, interface design, brand building and brand extension. Worked closely with such high-profile clients as; Sony Music, Intel NY Music Festival, Elektra Records, Mercury Records, Maverick Records, Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group, Hard Rock Online, Artist Direct, Warner Home Video, FX Networks and George Carlin Productions. Also had the opportunity to personally work on such musical artists’ sites as; Michael Jackson, Erasure, Van Halen, Natalie Merchant, The 3 Tenors, Tori Amos and Marcy Playground. Greatest challenge was to oversee all creative as well as manage the multi-million dollar NBC.com account, built new processes for the 35 person cross-functional, in-house NBC multimedia production team both in Los Angeles and New York City.

4/92 - 3/97

Vice President/Art Director

Levine & Company, Inc., Venice

With the company focus being advertising and print design, it enabled development of strong business development, marketing, branding and management skills. Responsibilities included client meetings, developing pitch presentations and materials, creation and art direction of designers, production artists, illustrators and photographers in the areas of conceptual design and layout, photo manipulation and retouching, computerized pre-press production, press checks and photo-shoots.

Types of engagements include branding, corporate identification, packaging, direct mail, advertising campaigns, media, environmental, interactive media kits, Internet home page design, magazines, annual reports, full-color brochures, package design, tradeshow display and environmental graphics, catalogues, and newsletters.

Accounts include The Academy Awards, Korean Air, Paramount Parks, Lifeguard Healthcare, and Pavillions.

9/90 - 4/92

Senior Designer

Talbot Design Group, Thousand Oaks

Responsibilities include concept to creation of mechanical art on all incoming projects, interaction with clients, vendors, printers and paper houses, purchase all outside materials, handle press checks, train others, participate in photo shoots and styling. Also assisted in the conversion to a Macintosh-based studio.

Types of jobs include shopping center packages, ad campaigns, slide presentations, direct mail, posters, catalogues, newsletters, snowboard design and complete corporate identity packages.

Accounts include Lamar Snowboards, Mazda, The Oaks Shopping Center, Glendale Galleria, Health America, Hyundai Motor Corporation

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Graphic Design

May 1990 Dean's List/Honors

California State University, Northridge

Associate of Arts Degree, Art/Design

June 1988 Dean's List/Honors

Santa Monica College

Articles & Honors

Silver Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / Disney Movie Club

Bronze Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / Redondo Beach Pier Website

4 Logos featured in the award book, “Logos 1

Silver Winner, The Communicator Awards / Nui.com

Silver Winner, W3 Award / Conry Design Self Promotion

Award of Excellence, American Corporate Identity 24 / Gluten-Free Foundation

Award of Excellence, American Corporate Identity 24 / PSAV Tradeshow Booth

Silver Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / PSAV.com Website

Award of Distinction, Creativity 36 / The Job Coach

Award of Distinction, Creativity 37 / PSAV.com Website

Gold Winner, Millennium Awards / PSAV.com Website

Award of Distinction, Intl. Academy of Visual Arts Media Achievement Awards / PSAV.com Website

Award of Distinction, Intl. Academy of Visual Arts Media Achievement Awards / PSAV Press Kit

Award of Excellence, The Communicator Print Media Award / It’s Your 2nd Nature

Award of Excellence, The Communicator Print Media Award / PSAV Marketing Kit

Award of Distinction, The Communicator Print Media Award / PSAV “Peace of Mind” Ad Campaign

Bronze Winner, Summit Creative Awards / The Job Coach

Bronze Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / The Job Coach

Best Design, Internet Advertising Award / Conry Design Website

Silver Winner, International Davey Awards / Conry Design Website

Bronze Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / Conry Design Website

Bronze Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / AVSC

Bronze Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / Warren Marr’s Spiritscapes

Bronze Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / Snowden Design

Award of Distinction, Creativity 33 / Warren Marr’s Spiritscapes

Award of Excellence, American Corporate Identity 20 / Dreamcatcher

Bronze Winner, Summit Creative Awards 2004 / Snowden Design

Gold Winner, Horizon Interactive Awards / Paramount Pictures

Award of Distinction, Creativity 32 / Paramount Pictures

Award of Excellence, American Corporate Identity 19 / ivia network, inc.

Macromedia’s Flash Site of the Day / Paramount Pictures

Book Feature / Designers In Handcuffs, Pat Knapp

Gold Winner, Summit Creative Awards 2002 / TMINUS10

Silver Winner, Summit Creative Awards 2002 / ivia network, inc.

Gold Record, Capitol Records / Marcy Playground Website

Web Award, Music Boulevard/T.J. Martell / Celebrity AuctiOnline

Book Feature / Color-The Best Work from the Web, Jeff Carlson

Article Feature, Design Plex (Japanese Design Magazine)

Judge, ShowSouth Creative Awards/Atlanta

Advisory Board Member, Art Institute of Los Angeles (Since 1998)

Book Feature, WWW Design-Web Pages from Around the World, Daniel Donnelly

Graphic Arts Printing Award / Academy Awards

References

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