scottkessler

 
kessler.scott@gmail.com
 
kesslerportfolio.com
linkedin.com/in/scottkessler
 
business experience
 
> Provide award-winning,
results-oriented design work
> Help develop and manage
strong brands for clients
> All aspects of completing a
project from start to finish
> Build client relationships
> Implement efficient systems
> Manage people, projects,
resources, and vendors
> Presentation of creative to clients
> Estimate and invoice projects
> Hire staff
> Efficient in Mac OS 10.4, Adobe CS3, Microsoft Office, minor technical issues, and other various applications
> Extensive experience with Basecamp and Creative Manager Pro
 
project experience
 
> Conceptual brainstorming
> Brand development
> Advertising campaigns
> Collateral materials
> Tradeshow booths and graphics
> Interactive design – web sites, email blasts, advertising, etc.
> Directing photoshoots
> Minor photo retouching
> Identity systems and guides
> Packaging
 
 
experience
 
creative director @ cohn marketing
4.2002 to 10.2007 ~ Denver, Colorado

Oversee all aspects of the creative department, ranging from small details like day-to-day projects being completed on-time and on-budget, to big picture objectives such as helping clients develop solutions that build and create their brands. Additionally, play an active part in company management.
 
creative director + owner @ greyspace studio
3.1999 to 4.2002 ~ Denver, Colorado
Oversaw all aspects of the company; financial, new business, and delivering great print and web design solutions to our clients.
 
graphic design instructor @ platt college
3.1999 to 5.2001 ~ Denver, Colorado
Instructed students in subject matters ranging from creative thinking to basic design principles to advanced typography and layout.
 
art director @ the exline agency
8.1997 to 3.1999 ~ Denver, Colorado
Involved in all aspects of the creative department’s responsibilities. Worked on projects as simple as production layout to creative conceptual work for collateral materials and campaigns.
 
graphic designer @ smiley/hanchulak
11.1996 to 8.1997 ~ Akron, Ohio
Primary responsibility was working on production projects for large companies. Occasionally involved in art direction on various projects.
 
graphic designer @ brubaker & associates
5.1995 to 11.1996 ~ Hudson, Ohio
Involved in almost all aspects of the creative department’s responsibilities. Worked on projects as simple as production layout to creative conceptual work for collateral materials and campaigns.
 
education
 
the university of akron
8.1990 to 5.1995 ~ Akron, Ohio
BFA, Graphic Design. Completed courses with an overall 3.0 GPA. Member of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Various intramural sports activities.
 
portfolio + references
 
available upon request