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Michael Howell
strategy / concept / design
CAREER PROFILE:Extensive experienced professional in creative management, advertising, marketing and graphic design. A proven creator, production and manager of effective programs, projects and teams of vendors. Credited with award-winning communications across all platforms in the industry. A career of working with advertising agency and corporate teams to ultimately meet company goals and consumer needs.MANAGEMENT:Project interface with all personnel involved in any given project, including strategy, research and program manager personnel, manager of a team of graphic designers, relationship development with vendors and clients; budget development and cost control; bidding and contracting process from initial proposal through final documentation; function as primary contact for projects that routinely include multiple demands, rapid change and firm deadlines.CREATIVE:Develop marketing strategies and creative briefs with account service / program managers from project conception through production and implementation of all forms of media communications; past and current clients include restaurants, hospitality, global and national retailers, consumer package goods, cause-related marketing, financial, real estate, utilities, education, B2B, B2C and sports marketing.PRODUCTION:Create award-winning corporate identity logos, graphic design, support collateral print and advertising, display media point of sale materials, tradeshow graphics, websites, social media and special events planning, and art direction of photography, illustration and film production sessions and special effects.THE SKINNY:Ive helped over 200 agencies and clients win new business, grow what theyve got, brand from the get-go, or re-brand for the future. Ive done it all. Client references, Graphic Design, Corporate and Event Logos, Advertising and Case Studies Portfolios are available upon request. In the meantime, have a look at my experience and let me put it to work for you.
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Michael Howell
strategy / concept / design
EDUCATIONUniversity of GeorgiaBFA / Graphic Design / 3.9 GPAVarious Software (Adobe Creative Suite, Quark XPress) Courses,Various Advertising/Marketing Trends, Research and Strategy CoursesVarious Social Media Lectures and EventsEMPLOYMENT BASICSSept. 2010 - August 2011Big Red RoosterSenior Creative Manager: Leads a team of Graphic Designers / Responsible for delivering strategic, shopper-centric in-store experiences / Strong strategic thinker; translates business objectives into creative strategies / Leads creative kickoffs and brainstorming sessions for key projects / Assigns projects, reviews creative, makes recommendations to help solve problems / Holds strong working relationship with clients; communicates needs effectively / Strong presenter of creative concepts and negotiates ideasFeb. 1998 - Aug. 2010Various Freelance Creative Agencies + Client DirectSenior Graphic DesignerSenior Art Director: Brand Development / Creative Development / Project Manager / Project Estimates Production Estimates / Budget Management / Print Quality ControllerJan. 1997 - Jan. 1998SportMart, Inc. / Chicago, IL (12 Month Retail Store + Marketing Redesign)Group Creative Department LeadSenior Graphic Designer: Creative Project Manager + Project Production / Created Co-Op Branding with Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Puma Created Private Brand Label Products (Logos, In-Store Signage, Product Hangtags and Packaging)May 1994 - Dec. 1996The Morrison Agency / Atlanta, GASenior Graphic DesignerSenior Art Director: Creative Project Management / Project ProductionAccounts: Bellsouth Mobility, Checkers, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Georgias Clean Air ForceSept. 1992 - April 1994Various Freelance Creative Agencies + Client DirectGraphic DesignerArt Director: Creative Project Management / Project ProductionMay 1990 - Sept. 1992Turner Advertising (In-House Creative to Turner Broadcasting, Inc.)Graphic DesignerArt Director: Creative Project Management / Project ProductionAccounts: CNN, Headline News, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network
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Logo Identity
Event Identity
Graphic Design
Advertising
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Logo Identity
GCAF Logo.jpg
Ingers Logo.jpg
Clifton Logo.jpg
Capital33 Logo.jpg
GameMob Logo.jpg
DogStar Logo.jpg
AIS Logo.jpg
OSI Logo.jpg
Event Identity
E Cingular Logo.jpg
E FreeWear Logo.jpg
E Firecracker Ale Logo.jpg
E Wired Logo.jpg
E Bugaboo.jpg
E Longhorn.jpg
E Monkey Logo.jpg
Graphic Design
A.CPL Recruitment Packet.jpg
Honor.Duty.TV.jpg
GB05 Total.jpg
Bugaboo Menu.jpg
MudBug Promo.jpg
LOVABLE.jpg
AGI Bid Book.jpg
TSports Invite.jpg
A.AccelDesign Brochure.jpg
GB07 Total.jpg
Advertising
A.GB 3% MouseHelmet Ad.jpg
GB TEST-Arg.jpg
M.Canoe.1.jpg
M.PBB 1A.jpg
TenCate Grass1.jpg
A.Carters Ad ONE.jpg
M.Fields Ad.jpg
M.SM Advance Ultra Ad.jpg
Viagra Billboard.jpg
Braves Billboard.jpg
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