Curriculum Vitae
Summary
Print and web savvy Art Director with 9 years managing the art departments for a handful of small advertising agencies seeks to apply his experience, imagination and ability to companies and creative projects that will expand his knowledge and understanding of all aspects of new and traditional media, and which will allow him to produce only the highest caliber of artwork.
Experience Highlights
• Concept, Design, and Production of Local & National Print Ad Campaigns
• Website Design, Development, Implementation and Maintenance
• Design of Product Packaging and Point of Sales Materials
• Logo Design and Brand/Corporate Identity
• New Business, Client Contact, and Account Management
• Brochures, Postcards, Flyers, and Collateral Materials
• Interactive, Flash, and CD-ROM presentations
• Direction and Retouching of Photography
• Direct-Mail Pieces and E-mail Marketing
• Server, Archive and IT Maintenance
Employment History
Freelance Designer | jakegarver.net | June 2000 – Present
Graphic Design, Website Development, Advertising, and Illustration.
Freelance Designer | Headfirst Creative | June 2007 - Present
Responsibilities include the production of online ad campaigns, design and production of print ads, website development, design of eNewsletters, logo and identity design.
Art Director & Webmaster | NAK Communications | Jan 2005 - Present
Responsibilities include the management of production of print ad campaigns (6-15 ads per month); website design, construction and implementation; design of marketing, collateral and direct mail materials, and client contact.
Creative Director | Angedom Communications | June 2003 - July 2004
Created and produced all interactive, brand identity and collateral projects, as well as print ad campaigns for local, regional and national media; developed business identity for agency and its clients; designed logotypes, trade show displays, product packaging, banners and websites with e-commerce capabilities, outdoor billboards, signage, brochures and flyers; and developed proposals, new business initiatives, and marketing presentations.
Art Director | MgM Gold Communications | July 2002 - July 2005
Managed entire art department of two merging ad agencies. Responsible for the design and production of print ad campaigns, collateral materials, promotional pieces, and product packaging, from concept to pre-press, for local and national clients; the establishment of brand identity and logo design for agencies and their clients; development, implementation and maintenance of interactive presentations and websites, including e-commerce functions; coordinating and managing photography shoots; client contact and account management; the integration of art and IT departments of both merging agencies; developed proposals, new business initiatives, and marketing presentations; file, server and archive management; and the recruitment and management of freelance designers, interns, programmers and photographers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Aesthetics, Boston University.
University Professor’s Program. 1998. Graduated Cum Laude.
Studied Fine Arts, Design, and Art History in the university's most exclusive undergraduate program. Curriculum included classic literature, political science and social theory.
Computer
Extensive knowledge of current and previos versions of Adobe's Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash and Illustrator; QuarkXPress, HTML and CSS for web and email, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Entourage, Fetch FTP, website maintenance and management.
Experience with JavaScript, Corel Painter, PHP and pURLs.
Acitve Websites
http://www.curtispackaging.com
http://www.garvergroup.com
http://www.nakcomm.com
http://www.pointgarage.com
http://www.premiumcolor.com
http://www.schonfeldfunds.com
http://www.liaawards.com
http://www.natural-source.com
http://www.prostabel.us
http://www.ladybel.us
http://www.lexingtonplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.traxrx.com
http://www.ranfac.com
http://www.phdc.com
http://www.creatEducate.com
http://www.worldpressawards.com
http://www.tbkphotos.com
http://www.ericmillerassociates.com
http://www.estromineral.com
http://www.downtoearthnursery.com
