Mr_Creative Director/Art Director_Henderson

Submitted by algenes on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 02:37

Covering Message:

To use my experience and skills in creative problem solving, graphic design, marketing, public relations, and teaching and training to help The Peace Center be more successful and innovative.

Title:

Full Name:

Jerry Algene Steele

Age:

Specialty:

creativity
design

Professional Title:

Creative Director/Art Director

Language:

English

Country:

United States

US State:

Tennessee

My City:

Henderson

Willing to Relocate:

Work Experience:

Creative Director/Art Director, Office of Marketing and University Relations, Freed-Hardeman University (1991-2014)

Instructor (Creativity, Illustration and Graphic Design), Department of Fine Arts, Freed-Hardeman University (1986-2014)

Interim Director, Office of Marketing and Public Relations, Freed-Hardeman University (1998)

Owner and Designer, Algene and Company (1992-2004)

Co-owner and Graphic Designer, Aardvark Dezigns Screenprinting (1990-92)

Director, Office of Public Relations, Freed-Hardeman University (1988-90)

Art Director, Merrit-Mosby Advertising, Memphis (1986-88)

Graphic Designer, Good Advertising, Memphis (1985-86)

Consultant for Design, Freed-Hardeman University (1984-86)

Freelance Graphic Artist (1981-86)

Art Director, Meister Publishing Co., Memphis/Willoughby, Ohio (1984-85)

Graduate Assistant (Graphic Design, Art History and Photography), University of Memphis (1983-85)

Graphic Designer, Freed-Hardeman University (1979-81)

Sales Assistant, Sherwin-Williams Company, Mayfield, Ky. (1977-78)

Education:

MS in Creative Studies and Change Leadership, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2007

MFA in Studio Art/Graphic Design, University of Memphis (Memphis State University), 1985

BA in Visual Communications, Freed-Hardeman University, 1981

AA in Art, Freed-Hardeman University, 1979

Diploma, Mayfield High School, Mayfield, Ky., 1978

Other Info:

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in group facilitation, advertising, marketing, graphic design and related fields

Instructor in creativity, illustration and graphic design

Experience as owner of design-related businesses

Freelance art director and graphic designer

Artist, writer and baker of cheesecakes

RELEVANT SKILLS

Client relations and support (to develop ideas and plans into marketable products and services)

Project management and coordination

Maintenance of corporate identity and branding through written policy and support measures

Creative problem solving facilitation and training, using varied processes and techniques

Copywriting and editing

Generating alternatives, finding solutions, discovering patterns and anticipating trends

Supplier relations and coordination (for goods and services)

Solicit estimates and bids from suppliers (according to budgetary requirements)

Design, concept through production, of all varieties of printed matter and digital graphics

Coordination, art direction and scheduling of communications-related activities

Web design and graphics for web pages/sites

Coordination of design teams and creative groups

Design experience in various miscellaneous projects including: signage, buildings, miniature golf courses, landscaping, stage sets, and architectural design

Proficient in use of Mac computers, iPads, iPhones, varied software and applications