Hi.
I'm Colt.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
NERD
PORTLAND, OR
BRANDING • DESIGN • DIGITAL MARKETING
SPACES:
TECH • LIVE EVENTS • MUSIC INDUSTRY • CORPORATE
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Every brand is equal parts who you are and what you do. Achieving that balance is what makes a strong product.
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With comprehensive experience in the tech/IT, events, music, and corporate branding spaces, I'm here to help create an experience for your customers that builds value.
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With subject matter expertise, clean and professional design, and consistency across all channels, we can build trust. Customer loyalty is an investment in your identity - let's build it to last.
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01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
ILLUSTRATOR
98%
PHOTOSHOP
90%
INDESIGN
87%
PREMIERE PRO
85%
AFTER EFFECTS
80%
OFFICE
85%
ZBRUSH
10%
HUBSPOT
90%
ACT-ON
90%
02 PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE >
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03 Experience
2018-2021
STORIFY STUDIO
Creative Director
Conceived and implemented visual marketing programs that ranged from print media to digital presentations.
I originated the company’s own brand and image, as well as served clients in the same capacity. All designs on storifystudio.com are by me.
While meeting fast-paced ‘startup’ deadlines, I was responsible for developing engaging collateral for our clients that tells a story and elicits an emotional response from viewers. Also responsible for working closely with the design, graphic arts, and marketing personnel to deliver content that exceeds the expectations of our clients.
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Initiated and designed complex and simple marketing plans based on client specifications
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Ensured that each project has the specific financial and personnel resources it required to be successful
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Attended sales presentations to help clients understand the creative angle of each marketing program
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Worked with the executive team to implement marketing materials for the firm to help increase the firm's exposure
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Collaborated with design personnel to ensure that all creative ideas are presented properly
2006 - forever
FREELANCE
Graphic Design
Manage creation of brand identity images and coordinate design production from concept through completion. Develop creative solutions for interface and display for web and multimedia projects. Direct efforts of designers, consultants, and vendors. Supervise operational, strategic, financial, and staffing functions related to business objectives. Generate client list through delivery of persuasive in-person sales and marketing presentations.
2016-2018
PREMIER CONNECTS
Creative Director
Branding
Developed brand guide, identity, logo, letterhead, approved copy, prospectus, and other branded collateral for multiple verticals under an umbrella brand.
Graphic Design
Illustration, digital and print layouts, ad material, and internal training documents.
Art production
All day-to-day production of artworks.
Digital Marketing
HTML email templates, banners, blog posts, and shareable social posts. Development of pitch decks, buyer personas, and automated email campaigns.
Digital Advertising
PPC & Impression campaigns with AdWords, LinkedIn Advertising, Facebook advertising, and Instagram advertising. Programmatic ad buying and retargeting strategy.
Print Design
Event guides, on-site signage, large format, prospectus design, proposal design, and business case booklets/trifolds.
2015-2016
UNIFYLINK
In-house Graphic Designer
Designed and managed visual content for social media advertising campaigns, as well as provided one-on-one consultation with each client.
At time of writing, client list included over 600+ small businesses nationwide.
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