Andrea Markley
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Jennifer Sanford
Andrea is an extremely talented and confident designer. I was fortunate to have her as my design partner for 2 years. We had a very unique and difficult business to interpret and illustrate: nursing home care. Through Andrea’s creative leadership, we built a brand experience that was both professional and emoted a strong story for our products. Through Andrea’s instincts for storytelling, combined with her deep understanding of brand, we produced a memorable identity for the business, setting us apart from the competition and sparking a connection with our audiences. I know this is true because our metrics went up as our design rolled out! Andrea would be a tremendous asset on any team that requires a hardworking team player who can create innovative works of design that tell a compelling brand story.
Sophie Morelli
Andrea is a top tier creative director. I've worked with her on several projects where we were challenged with updating the overall look and feel of a portfolio. There is a very fine line between making something look different, enhanced and overall more modern while staying within the company brand yet Andrea masters this. Her ability to humanize the products and story-telling at Optum never seizes to amaze me. Andrea is very transparent and able ask all the right questions upfront to get the project started off right. In addition, Andrea also led a team of various creative talents. Her ability to develop talent and ensure her team members were getting consistent feedback from marketing managers like myself, really shows her compassion and trust in her teams willingness to strive for more. Above all, Andrea is an awesome team player that collaborates to get the job done and still makes time for fun! She is a valuable asset and will bring team building, fun and creative talent to the next level.
Jennifer Sanford
Andrea is an extremely talented and confident designer. I was fortunate to have her as my design partner for 2 years. We had a very unique and difficult business to interpret and illustrate: nursing home care. Through Andrea’s creative leadership, we built a brand experience that was both professional and emoted a strong story for our products. Through Andrea’s instincts for storytelling, combined with her deep understanding of brand, we produced a memorable identity for the business, setting us apart from the competition and sparking a connection with our audiences. I know this is true because our metrics went up as our design rolled out! Andrea would be a tremendous asset on any team that requires a hardworking team player who can create innovative works of design that tell a compelling brand story.
Sophie Morelli
Andrea is a top tier creative director. I've worked with her on several projects where we were challenged with updating the overall look and feel of a portfolio. There is a very fine line between making something look different, enhanced and overall more modern while staying within the company brand yet Andrea masters this. Her ability to humanize the products and story-telling at Optum never seizes to amaze me. Andrea is very transparent and able ask all the right questions upfront to get the project started off right. In addition, Andrea also led a team of various creative talents. Her ability to develop talent and ensure her team members were getting consistent feedback from marketing managers like myself, really shows her compassion and trust in her teams willingness to strive for more. Above all, Andrea is an awesome team player that collaborates to get the job done and still makes time for fun! She is a valuable asset and will bring team building, fun and creative talent to the next level.
Jennifer Sanford
Andrea is an extremely talented and confident designer. I was fortunate to have her as my design partner for 2 years. We had a very unique and difficult business to interpret and illustrate: nursing home care. Through Andrea’s creative leadership, we built a brand experience that was both professional and emoted a strong story for our products. Through Andrea’s instincts for storytelling, combined with her deep understanding of brand, we produced a memorable identity for the business, setting us apart from the competition and sparking a connection with our audiences. I know this is true because our metrics went up as our design rolled out! Andrea would be a tremendous asset on any team that requires a hardworking team player who can create innovative works of design that tell a compelling brand story.
Sophie Morelli
Andrea is a top tier creative director. I've worked with her on several projects where we were challenged with updating the overall look and feel of a portfolio. There is a very fine line between making something look different, enhanced and overall more modern while staying within the company brand yet Andrea masters this. Her ability to humanize the products and story-telling at Optum never seizes to amaze me. Andrea is very transparent and able ask all the right questions upfront to get the project started off right. In addition, Andrea also led a team of various creative talents. Her ability to develop talent and ensure her team members were getting consistent feedback from marketing managers like myself, really shows her compassion and trust in her teams willingness to strive for more. Above all, Andrea is an awesome team player that collaborates to get the job done and still makes time for fun! She is a valuable asset and will bring team building, fun and creative talent to the next level.
Jennifer Sanford
Andrea is an extremely talented and confident designer. I was fortunate to have her as my design partner for 2 years. We had a very unique and difficult business to interpret and illustrate: nursing home care. Through Andrea’s creative leadership, we built a brand experience that was both professional and emoted a strong story for our products. Through Andrea’s instincts for storytelling, combined with her deep understanding of brand, we produced a memorable identity for the business, setting us apart from the competition and sparking a connection with our audiences. I know this is true because our metrics went up as our design rolled out! Andrea would be a tremendous asset on any team that requires a hardworking team player who can create innovative works of design that tell a compelling brand story.
Sophie Morelli
Andrea is a top tier creative director. I've worked with her on several projects where we were challenged with updating the overall look and feel of a portfolio. There is a very fine line between making something look different, enhanced and overall more modern while staying within the company brand yet Andrea masters this. Her ability to humanize the products and story-telling at Optum never seizes to amaze me. Andrea is very transparent and able ask all the right questions upfront to get the project started off right. In addition, Andrea also led a team of various creative talents. Her ability to develop talent and ensure her team members were getting consistent feedback from marketing managers like myself, really shows her compassion and trust in her teams willingness to strive for more. Above all, Andrea is an awesome team player that collaborates to get the job done and still makes time for fun! She is a valuable asset and will bring team building, fun and creative talent to the next level.
Experience
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Nordic Ware
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Designer / Illustrator
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Jul 1998 - Present
Supporting clients in the design and Illustration of catalogs, promotional material, advertising, packaging, logos, book illustration, annual reports and menus. Supporting clients in the design and Illustration of catalogs, promotional material, advertising, packaging, logos, book illustration, annual reports and menus.
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UnitedHealthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Provider Marketing Creative and Communications
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Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
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Creative Director, Provider Marketing and Communications
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
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Creative Lead
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
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Optum
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Creative Director
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2021
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Creative Director
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2020
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Art Director
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
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Life Time Inc.
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Art Director
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Feb 2014 - Feb 2016
Art Director of Athletic Events and Media Partnership Marketing. Art Director of Athletic Events and Media Partnership Marketing.
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International Housewares Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visual Merchandiser
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Mar 2012 - Feb 2014
Merchandising Global Design Point showcases at yearly International Housewares Show. Global Design Points is a sub-category of the Global Marketplace representing high design and innovation from nations around the globe. Coordinating and merchandising the Discover Design Gallery at yearly International Housewares Show. Discover Design Gallery features over 100 companies from around the world highlighting high-end products and collections from Tabletop, Gift, Textiles and Home Décor that are driven by innovation and inspired by design. Show less
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Lead Visual Merchandiser and Discover Design Graphic Designer
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
Lead Visual Merchandiser of Global Design Points and Discover Design Gallery at yearly International Housewares Show in Chicago, IL.Global Design Points is a sub-category of the Global Marketplace representing high design and innovation from nations around the globe. Discover Design Gallery features over 100 companies from around the world highlighting high-end products and collections from Tabletop, Gift, Textiles and Home Décor that are driven by innovation and inspired by design.Graphic Designer of Discover Design Gallery collateral and marketing material. Show less
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Markley Portraiture
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Artists and Writers
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Artist/Owner
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May 2010 - Jan 2014
Creating pastel portraits of adults, children and pets. Creating pastel portraits of adults, children and pets.
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Stratford 360
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Design Consultant
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Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
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Annunciation School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Planner
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Aug 2007 - Jul 2009
Two term co-chair of the annual live and silent auction at Annunciation School, doubling proceeds from previous year (from $60k to $125k) we reinvented the event to become the largest yearly fundraising effort for the school. Two term co-chair of the annual live and silent auction at Annunciation School, doubling proceeds from previous year (from $60k to $125k) we reinvented the event to become the largest yearly fundraising effort for the school.
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Creative Director/Sales Manager
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Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
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Art Director
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Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
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Education
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1989 - 1994
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
BFA, Illustration/Design -
1986 - 1989
Benilde St. Margarets
high school diploma
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