Creative Director and Designer

Strategic, results-driven Creative Director with *5+ years of agency experience creating award-winning design and integrated advertising campaigns. Proven ability to deliver concept-to-completion creative across digital and print while mentoring cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders. Recognized for bold ideation, meticulous execution, and consistent delivery of work that exceeds KPIs, inspires audiences, and builds brands. Seeking opportunities as an adjunct member of agency or corporate creative teams, freelance or contract source for ongoing creative initiatives, and single projects as needed. Industry expertise includes Healthcare, Medical Devices, Pharma, Nonprofit, Mission-driven, Startups, B2B, B2C and HCP. RECOGNITION

• Won 40+ creative awards, including 4 Telly Awards, ADDYs, PICA, and HMR Healthcare Awards.

• Attained 8 American Graphic Design Awards, including Pantone Creative Use of Color Award.

• Contributed to crediting as “One to Watch” (2019–2024, MM&M’s Agency 100) and Inc. 5000 (2023–2024). EXPERIENCE

Miley Hallen Design • Founder/Creative Director • Charleston, SC 2015–Present

• Lead independent creative studio specializing in branding, campaigns, and design systems for medical, healthcare, nonprofit and mission-driven clients

• Serve as contract Art Director/Designer for national agencies and corporate teams, delivering high-concept visual strategies under fast-paced timelines.

• Provide complete creative services including brand identity, pitch decks, packaging, graphic design, website and landing page mockups and digital campaigns.

• Recognized with 8 American Graphic Design Awards, including Pantone Creative Use of Color Award. The Matchstick Group • Creative Director • Mount Pleasant, SC 2017–2025

• Directed full-funnel campaign development and brand architecture for medical device clients

• Spearheaded 5+ national campaigns for ZOLL Itamar; led execution for brands including Avery Dennison Medical, BD Products, Teleflex, AbioMed, Scilex and Cordis.

• Oversaw production of cross-platform content: print, email, landing pages, video, animation, and tradeshow visuals.

• Developed high-impact pitch decks and design comps for new business initiatives.

• Mentored junior creatives and managed vendor relationships across photography, video, and illustration.

• Developed and executed brand design and campaign for startups: Sequel Med Tech, Synergy Surgical and Nasaclip The Bosworth Group • Associate Creative Director • Charleston, SC 1996–2015

• Led creative across digital, print, and broadcast campaigns for regional and national clients in hospitality, healthcare, and B2B sectors.

• Directed multi-year campaigns for Berchtold USA (O.R. lighting and equipment, now part of Stryker), Planters Inn, Peninsula Grill, and DoubleTree Charleston.

• Managed all aspects of creative production: budgeting, estimating, talent sourcing, vendor coordination, and deadline compliance.

• Directed Art Department, ensuring consistency in brand visuals and messaging across campaigns.

• Won 50+ creative awards, including 4 Telly Awards, ADDYs, PICA, and HMR Healthcare Awards. EDUCATION

Portfolio Center (now part of Miami Ad School) • Atlanta, GA

• Voted one of the top 10 Advertising & Design Schools in the world, ONE CLUB, 2023 https://lnkd.in/gnNdvs6S

• Graduate in Art Direction

SKILLS

Brand Development, Visual Identity, Concept Development, Campaign Strategy, Storyboarding, Creative Direction, Copy Collaboration, Pitching, Moodboards, Mockups, Presentation Design, New Business Support; Print Design, Digital Campaigns, Social Media Content, Eblasts, Websites, Landing Pages, Tradeshow & Booth Design, Animation Oversight, Video Production; Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Asana, ZiFlow, Basecamp, Wrike, Harvest, Clockify KATHY HALLEN

CREATIVE DIRECTOR/SENIOR ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Contact: 843-***-**** or email *****@***********.******

• https://mileyhallen.design

• www.linkedin.com/in/hallenkathy/

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