Objective
Accomplished graphics professional/administrator with proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion seeking to apply extensive creative background in art direction, photography, project management, print purchasing and branding to the position of Senior Art /Creative Director or Creative Services Manager.

Professional Profile
Proven ability to develop creative concepts and turn them into finished products
Manage and maintain production of multiple projects
Experience in multiple areas of the creative process
• Graphic Design
• Project Management
• Art Direction for print and video                    
• Print Purchasing
• Product Photography using view cameras  
• Trade Show Management
• Image/Brand Management

Computer Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Quark Express
Classes in DreamWeaver and Flash

Professional Experience
Criswell Communications (KCBI 90.9 FM) - Arlington, Texas—January 2003 – Present
Creative Director
Instituted in-house graphics department. Responsible for logo creation, developing printed materials, web graphics, eye catching trade-show display images, creating and editing a quarterly newsletter, print purchasing, coordinating direct mail campaigns for targeted listener base and purchasing specialty items. In addition, designed and continue to guide the visual branding effort for KCBI radio.

CZ Creative Zervices - Bedford, Texas—July 2002 – Present
Freelance Graphic Design
Retained by clients to create art and graphic layout content for catalogs, sales sheets,
CD’s and web sites

Spherion Personnel - Fort Worth, Texas—September 2002 – December 2002
Dell Computer Store Manager
Maintain sales goals and staff for Dell Computer Store

Justin Brands, Inc. - Fort Worth, Texas— July 1995 – May 2002
Assistant Director of Advertising
Guided, created, and promoted various phases of advertising for Justin, Tony Lama, Nocona, and Chippewa Boot Companies. Specific duties included coordinating with different divisional marketing departments and outside advertising agencies to produce innovative image and marketing platforms/promotions from product rollouts through dealer co-op advertising, media planning, and production. In addition, participated in the on-going development and maintenance of all four company web sites. Also was responsible for art and photo direction, print production management and specialty item purchases.
• Successfully coordinated the initial launch of all Justin Brands, Incorporated, web sites.
• Pioneered the use of internet communications with outside ad agencies therefore    reducing shipping costs and drastically improving turn-around time on project.
• Instituted in-house design capabilities.

Premier Designs, Inc. - Irving, Texas— August 1990 – May 1995
Art Director / Photographer / Print Buyer
Responsible for all phases of print production which included: design, photography, scheduling, purchasing of color separations, and printing. Other creative duties were: concept, layout, and design of a semi-annual jewelry catalog as well as designing other corporate promotional items.
• Introduced company to computer based graphic design, which improved overall    production flow.
• Decreased catalog production costs by 50% by bringing design and photography    functions in-house.
• Created in-house newsletter to enhance internal communications between management    and staff.

LD Brinkman, Inc. - Austin, Texas— August 1989 – April 1990
Operations Manager
Major duties included: supervising branch activities, overseeing office and warehouse personnel, public relations, inventory control, order entry, building security, accounts receivables/payables, and maintaining customer account profiles.

LTV Aircraft Products Group – Grand Prairie, Texas— June 1985 – February 1989
Tradeshow Coordinator/Computer Programmer
Tradeshow Coordinator - (September 1987 – February 1989) Interfaced with various program offices to develop marketing approaches for various military trade shows. Developed and configured exhibits as well as oversaw the activities at company sponsored hospitality suites during off-site events. Supervised the installation and dismantle of displays in addition to ordering ad specialties and executive gifts.
Computer Programmer – (June 1985 – September 1987) Supported a corporate consolidation accounting package by writing and maintaining system software.
•Corporate Co-Chair for Savings Bond drive (1986 and 1987)
• United Way Corporate Chairperson (1987)
• March of Dimes Teamwalk top funds raised (1987 and 1988)
• Reading is Fundamental (RIF) corporate volunteer (1985-1989)

Education
Texas A & M (Commerce)— May 1985
B.S. in Computer Science and Photography (Double Major) with a minor in Business
• Scholarships: “Blue and Gold Society” and “Freshman Leadership Class”
• Student Body President, United Students Association (1984 – 1985)
• Student Body Vice-President, United Students Association (1983 – 1984)
• Served on the board of “The Five Star Series”. Organized several social and cultural    events for TAMU and surrounding community (1984 – 1985)
• Dean’s List (Fall 1984 and Spring 1985)
• Listed in “Who’s Who” in American Colleges and Universities (1984)
• Photographer’s Forum Award of Excellence (1984)

Activities
Publisher of quarterly bi-lingual, Hungarian newsletter in the D/FW area
Vice-President of Community Affairs, Metroplex Magyar Cultural Circle
Vice-President D/FW Hungarian School

References
Ron Harris
Nat’l Assoc. of Religious Broadcasters
Senior Vice President for Strategic Marketing
817-446-7898

Doug Price
KVTT 91.7 Radio – Gen. Mgr.
214-351-6655

Chris Holcomb
Brodnax Printing
469-767-6064

James Nance
MTG Audio/Video - Owner
817-909-3453