RESUME
My
summary
Dean is a hands-on, wildly creative, business minded, and efficient creative capable of leading a team of creatives and producing work that moves the needle for clients. He thrives in a fast-pace environment and love the challenge of a tight deadline.
Work
experience
Creative & Brand Manager
The Post and Courier
As a creative manager, I oversaw and directed the creative teams and visual media production within an organization in developing and executing impactful designs, videos, photography, and other visual creative works that align with the company's branding and marketing strategies. I also lead the team of designers, producers, photographers, etc., assign and prioritize projects, manage workloads, and provide guidance to meet objectives.
Creative Director
National Center for Life and Liberty
As creative director for the National Center for Life and Liberty (NCLL), I managed all aspects of creative, messaging, and branding for NCLL and other nonprofits supported by NCLL such as Hannah Grace Homes, D&D Missionary Homes, and International Association of Grace Ministries. I managed a team of 6 to 8 people across the country creating promotions and campaigns to raise money for these nonprofit organizations. My work help Increased donations by 40%.
Creative Director
WORLD News Group
As creative director for WORLD News Group. I was charged with leading a creative team of 8 to 9 creating award winning work and achieve success with multiple campaigns. I brought great ideas to life by motivating, inspiring, and leading the creative team in the development of integrated campaigns, designing user Interface, art direction of materials, effective broadcast and print. I also helped develop websites, interactive, mobile, and client presentation. While managing creative teams as small as three people and as large as eighteen people, our work Increased brand recognition by 20%.
Creative Director
The Adams Group
As creative director for The Adams Group in Columbia, SC. I had the opportunity to guided a team of eight creatives in generating ideas that helped healthcare organizations, hospital systems, and other clients succeed and achieve goals in a competitive marketplace. We won 6 new accounts and Increased customer satisfaction scores by and average 32% among healthcare clients.
Creative Director
Jackson Marketing Group (Formerly Jackson-Dawson)
Leader of a creative team of ten leading them through the shark infested waters of idea generation. I mentored, inspired and led a talented team of creatives in doing killer creative work that achieved goals and brought clients success. Our work Increased brand recognition by an average of 30%.
Skills
Creation Direction • Art Direction Graphic Design • Website Design • Digital Marketing • Tradeshow Development and Design • Video Production and Editing Broadcast TV Production and Editing • Creative Team Management • Agency Leadership • Strategtic Marketing Planning Project Management • Presentation Skills Winning New Business
Referrences
Susanne Hite
(864) 419-5097
Jonathan Bailie
(727) 410-6409
Wayne Adams
(803) 960-7624
Jennifer Sutton
(844) 817-6278
Jonathan Woods
(443) 804-8830
Connie Miller
(843) 813-4377
Awards
In-Show Awards
2005, 2007, 2008
Addy Awards
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Palmy Award 2022
Healthcare Marketing Awards
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Education
Savannah College of Art & Design
1990 - 1994
I transferred to the Savannah College of Art & Design to focus specifically on graphic design. This is where I earned my bachelor's degree. Along the I feel in love with a town. I was born in Charleston but Savannah is my home town