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Mr_Creative Director/Art Director_Henderson
Submitted by algenes on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 02:41
Title:
- Mr
Full Name:
Jerry Algene Steele
Age:
53
Professional Title:
Creative Director/Art Director
Language:
English
Country:
- United States
US State:
- Tennessee
Willing to Relocate:
- Yes
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