David Young • Creative Design Professional

**** ******* ***** ******** • Orlando, FL 32829

862-***-**** • adt3ls@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/david-young-creative • http://behance.net/davidyoungcreative https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLogBxe1t4nzZpQRV6mm-Kg/videos Summary:

Highly respected creative professional delivering innovative solutions across diverse mediums. Extensive experience in concepts and design solutions for the Fortune 500 corporate arena, advertising, fashion, pharmaceutical industry, and the number 1 television market. Degreed, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Apple Keynote, PowerPoint, Adobe Dimensions, Bryce 2 & 3D, Specular Infini-D, the Quantel Paintbox (Hal Express, Classic, V-Series & Express) the D:P:4:2:2 (DP Max) and many other creative graphics and animation programs. Staff Experience:

Dynamic Advantage Creative Marketing Consultants, Freelance Chief Creative Officer: Oct. 2017–Present

• Liaised with other departments to guide a unified approach to customer service, distribution, etc. that met market demands

• Launched and tested new and existing products in new and existing markets for growth (Go-To-Marketing)

• Created and developed Graphics, Animations, and Presentations for the Health Care and Pharmaceutical markets

• Defined marketing strategies to support the company’s overall strategies and objectives

• Developed a feasible marketing plan for the department and oversaw its day-to-day implementation

• Designed and coordinated promotional campaigns, PR, and other marketing efforts across multiple channels

• Built a highly efficient team of marketing professionals

• Produced and created digital, Web and print solutions, Web, and custom page layouts, email templates, reports, signage, banners, etc.

• Managed Social Media Design for Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and mobile clients

• Designed pharmaceutical ads, business collateral, PowerPoint, and Keynote presentations

• Digital photography; (Head Shots, Portraits, Pharmaceutical Products, Hard Goods) Ward Photonics, Creative Director: Feb. 2018 – Dec. 2020

• Liaised with other departments to guide a unified approach to customer service, distribution, etc.

• Designed and coordinated promotional campaigns, PR, and other marketing efforts across multiple channels

• Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintained personal networks; participated in professional organizations

• Created Executive Presentations with Keynote and PowerPoint

• Developed marketing strategies by examining client objectives; planning, scheduling and production requirements for direct marketing, telemarketing, and advertising

• Helped clients by answering questions and responding to requests

• Digital photography; (Head Shots, Portraits, Pharmaceutical Products, Hard Goods) Legion Capital Corp, Temporary Creative Director: March 2017 – Feb. 2018

• Accomplished work requirements, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching employees

• Met cost standards by monitoring expenses; implemented cost-saving actions

• Developed basic presentation approaches by reviewing materials and information presented by the client

• Determined production requirements by reviewing client requirements; considered scheduling factors

• Determined project content by reviewing and approving art and copy material developed by staff

• Obtained client approval by presenting final layouts to the client

• Improved quality results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes EdgeCore Digital Agency, Digital Designer/Art Director: Aug. 2015 – March 2017

• Produced and created digital, and print solutions, Web pages and custom page layouts, email templates, reports, signage, banners, etc.

• Took a key design role in the visual web execution of multiple projects

• Presented design executions to Creative leadership, Marketing, and Agency stakeholders

• Translated requirements into wireframes and mock-ups

• Provided user-centered design expertise from concept to delivery

• Participated in design reviews with peers, staff, and Agency leadership, provided constructive feedback

• Created and updated internal communications such as presentations and routing procedures

• Developed, designed, and produced compelling, digital-based marketing campaigns

• Delivered concepts and designs for a range of digital projects, including full campaigns, apps, and websites

• Generated ideas and promoted them to clients and other members of the team Young Creative Design, Art Director: July 2011 – Aug. 2015

• Branded Corporate Image

• Created Presentation Graphics and Animation

• Launched and tested new and existing products in new and existing markets for growth

• Created Department Design (bought furniture, purchased computers, hired talent)

• Designed business collateral, retail, corporate ads, and Interactive Websites

• Designed for Pharmaceutical, Cosmeceutical, Educational, Television, Webmercials, Corporate, Financial, and Non-Profit Organizations

Update Graphics, Inc., Freelance Art Director: Jun 2005 – July 2011

• Designed pharmaceutical ads, business collateral, PowerPoint, and Keynote presentations

• Created Computer illustrations, and performed photo retouching for a wide variety of pharmaceutical clients

• Provided design and production of artwork and packaging from concept to creation

• Managed Social Media for MySpace, FaceBook, and Twitter clients

• Developed, implemented, and managed Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click, and Search Advertising campaign management activities for high-value clients Scholastic, Freelance Senior Designer: Jan 1999 – Mar 2010

• Performed daily design of website ads, web pages, book covers, and corporate ads

• Created Pictorial illustration, Book Cover Illustrations, informational CD ROMs, and Website animations

• Created presentation graphics for multimedia presentations, and oversized posters

• Created Graphics for annual reports, and brochures

• Managed Social Media for MySpace, FaceBook, and Twitter projects CPG Interactive, Creative Director: Jul 2005 – June 2008

• Designed business collateral, retail, and corporate ads, and Interactive Websites

• Branded corporate image for numerous clients

• Presented design executions to Creative leadership, Marketing clients, and Agency stakeholders

• Took a key design role in the visual web execution of multiple projects

• Created and updated internal communications such as presentations and routing procedures

• Designed for the Pharmaceutical, Real Estate, Educational, Television, Architectural, Corporate, Financial, Energy, and Non-Profit industries

• Managed multiple concurrent design tracks

• Designed print collateral and animated materials for multiple Sea World Parks and Entertainment locations

• Designed numerous Interactive Websites found at and including: ‘www.cpginteractive.com’ Radio Spirits, Inc., Creative Director: Jan 2001 – Jul 2005

• Branded corporate image

• Designed trade show presentations and booths, business collateral, retail, and corporate ads

• Executed Product design and marketing, Graphic User Interface-GUI design, digital photography, and computer illustration

• Provided creative and art direction, design and production of all artwork, packaging, and CD label design

• Designed and produced Branding for ‘radiospirits.com & audiobookclub.com’ Net 2 Phone, Inc., Senior Art Director: Aug 1999 – Jan 2001

• Branded corporate image

• Provided art direction, design, and production of all artwork

• Created animations and business collateral, retail and corporate ads, trade shows, TV commercials, print ads, and computer illustration

• Designed packaging, die cuts, and CD label design

• Shot Digital photography for catalog product shots WABC-TV New York Channel 7, Freelance Senior Graphic Designer: Mar 1993 – Dec 2004

• Winner of two Broadcast Design Association awards (BDA) for ‘Best News Graphic and Animation Package’s

• Designed over-the-shoulder, full-screen, and animated news graphics for daily news broadcasts

• Provided art direction and design of computer graphics and animations for special promotions

• Designed and produced all artwork and animations pertaining to program show openings and television programming for Good Morning America, WABC-TV News, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, and many other in-house television productions

• Created initial design of and daily production of ‘7online.com’ WWOR-TV New Jersey Channel 9, Senior Graphic Designer: Jan 1990 – May 1999

• Winner of two Broadcast Emmy Awards for “Best News Graphic, and Best Animated News Package”

• Performed daily design of over-the-shoulder, full-screen, and animated news graphics for daily news TV broadcasts

• Branded on-air look, design, and imagery

• Created the initial concept, design, and production of ‘universal9.com’ now ‘my9tv.com’

• Branded on-air look, design, and imagery

Education:

Center For the Media Arts Sept. 1993 – May 1995

Bachelor of Arts

(Member Alpha Beta Kappa, National Honor Society)

Major: Marketing, Computer Graphics and Animation

Minor: Television Arts: Graphics, Concepts, Art Direction, Production, Commercial Concepts. Newark School Of Fine and Industrial Arts Sept. 1990 – May 1992 Associates of Arts

(National Honor Society):

Major: Pictorial Illustration

Minor: Advertising

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