R. A. | Paladin Los Angeles Candidate
Art Creative Direction
Available For:
All types of positions.
Ideal Position:
Ideally, an environment that affords me the opportunity to utilize all of my extensive experience and skills as a creative designer, writer, mentor and leader. Ideally, a Senior Art Director, Creative Director, Advertising Director, Marketing Director or Director of Communications position where brainstorming and collaboration are paramount.
Ideal Environment:
I am very adaptable and flexible in either a casual or formal environment. What's most important to me is being part of a team. An environment that practices praise management versus fear management. I want to work in an environment where everyone has a voice and there is an open door policy - where there are no "stupid" ideas only "what ifs."
Past Experience:
Most recently, I served as Director of Advertising & Marketing for an automotive business, where I was responsible for the creation of print, radio, TV, web and signage and a multi-million dollar budget. I've held the position of Art Director for two prestigious weekly newspapers. And, I have taught Advertising at my alma mater.
Currently:
Most recently I designed print ads, signage, an upscale magazine-like program, a media-kit, advertising contract, all-access passes, merchandise and launched a website for a wildly successful martial arts event that was held on May 16 at and arena in Ontario which holds 10,000. Arena was over half full. Impact: HUGE!
Additional:
I am a seasoned and gifted public speaker. I have a strong organizational sense coupled with the confidence and calm approach that comes with experience. I take pride in creating and maintaining a working environment that brings out the best in everyone, ultimately leading to higher quality, more production and more profits.
