970 393 0793 / agentsixcreative@gmail.com / PO Box 4623 • Avon, CO 81620
OBJECTIVE
Aaron Cessna / ART DIRECTOR
Leverage a unique combination of skills as Art Director with an emphasis on identifying, managing and fulfilling a variety of marketing, design and branding projects
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS + + + + +
Twelve years award-winning experience in art direction and design Exceptional presentation, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills Deadline-driven, detail-oriented with a keen focus on quality, customer service and creativity Strong multi-platform aptitude in Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress and Microsoft Office Passionate about all things art, media, culture, history and the great outdoors
SKILL SET HIGHLIGHTS ART DIRECTION & DESIGN + Managed teams in art direction, design, production and coordination of 150+ annual publications + Developed and implemented design, production and brand standards for 30+ original products + Well-versed in current print production, pre-press, image editing and web publishing standards + Accomplished in directing photo shoots, commissioning art projects and leading art research initiatives + Ten-time recipient of national and regional awards for design, art direction and best-in-class MARKETING & ADVERTISING + Worked with an array of clients in identifying, developing and producing effective campaigns + Created scores of unique, impactful identity packages, collateral programs and digital media components + Hosted forums and reviews on best practices in advertising for employees, managers and clients + Addy Award-winning success in connecting products and services with target audiences BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATIVE + Seasoned manager of employees, budgets, schedules, technology, projects and vendor relationships + Enthusiastic cultivator of clear communications, workflow procedures and information architecture WRITING & EDITING + Solid contributor in copy writing and headlining efforts for advertising, editorial and marketing applications + Core public and private educational background in journalism, creative writing and communications
WORK HISTORY 2010 – PRESENT 2008 – 2010 2006 – 2008 2001 – 2006 1999 – 2001
CREATIVE CONSULTANT // Agent Six Creative // Eagle, CO CREATIVE DIRECTOR // Colorado Mountain News Media // Gypsum, CO ART DIRECTOR // Vail Daily + Colorado Resort Publishing // Eagle-Vail, CO ART DIRECTOR // Studio44 Creative // Empire, CO SENIOR DESIGNER // Axio Marketing + Design // Colorado Springs, CO
PORTFOLIO
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