Creative Director Graphic Design

MARK GATES

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Full service creative professional with extensive background in the development of innovative and iconic brand design. Expertise in aligning concept, design and final execution with brand values and on brief. Known for collaboration and communication with clients, colleagues and work teams. SKILLS

• Graphic Design • Brand Identity/Logo Design • Adobe Creative Suite

• Digital Illustration • Brand Campaigns/Launches • Retouching

• Traditional Illustration • Social Media Graphics • Sketching Expertise

• Creative Direction • Email Marketing Design • Photo Direction EXPERIENCE

Principle Creative Director, Design & Illustration Specialization - 1981-present Gates Creative Heath, Texas

• Demonstrated experience in the comprehensive development and execution of award-winning creative

• Expertise in graphic design, art direction, campaign conceptualization, illustration, and photography

• Extensive knowledge of computer production, layout, color separation, print production, and distribution

• Exceptional customer service and project delivery with creativity, speed, and accuracy.

• Strength in collaboration, with colleagues, clients and across all levels of management

• Team player and creative problem-solver

• Thrives in fast-paced environments and on tight deadlines. EDUCATION

• Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Central Academy of Commercial Art, Cincinnati, OH PAST EMPLOYMENT

• Paramount International Coin Corporation - Collateral Designer

• Gibson Greeting Cards - Illustrator and Production Artist

• Point Communication - Art Director, American Airlines and multiple accounts

• AdArt Dallas - Creative Director

• Gates Creative Design - Sole Proprietor, Principle Creative, Art Director, Designer, Illustrator ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Evolution. 30 consecutive years of concept/design/production of Garland Power & Light Annual Reports

• Identity. Developed 21 logo and independent bank brand identities throughout Texas

• Reach. Provided innovative, on-brand creative for diverse client base, serving over 70 business, financial, retail, and public utilities institutions in the region. OUTSIDE INTERESTS

• Board Member, VP of Marketing, Rockwall Art League, non-profit

• Fine Art Painting

• Sports enthusiast

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