Experience

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  Taurus Publications

  • West Des Moines, Iowa

  • Publisher / Owner

    • Oct 2014 - Present
    • West Des Moines, Iowa

    A division of the Gardner Solutions Group• Specializing in e-publishing

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  Mr Big Productions

  • West Des Moines, Iowa

  • Creative Director / Owner

    • Oct 2014 - Present
    • West Des Moines, Iowa

    A division of the Gardner Solutions Group• Specializing in lecture series development and implementation• Stage presentation development• Podcast development• Audiobook development

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  Gardner Foundation

  • West Des Moines, Iowa

  • Founder / President

    • Oct 2014 - Present
    • West Des Moines, Iowa

    A division of the Gardner Solutions Group• A non-profit organization offering scholarships and resources for the advancement of the arts, education, science and the humanities• Empowerment through education. Vibrancy through the arts. Enrichment through philanthropy.

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  Gardner Solutions Group

  • West Des Moines, Iowa

  • Owner / President

    • Jun 2009 - Present
    • West Des Moines, Iowa

    A five divison organization specializing in creative, marketing and educational solutions• Mr Big Productions• Taurus Publishing• GardnerVoice.com• The Gardner Studio• Gardner Foundation

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  GardnerVoice.com

  • West Des Moines, Iowa

  • Talent / Owner

    • Jun 2009 - Present
    • West Des Moines, Iowa

    A division of the Gardner Solutions Group• Voice over artist• Specializing in commercials, presentations, and audio books

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  Results Online Inc.

  • Coppell. Texas

  • Creative Consultant / Minority Owner

    • Jun 2009 - Present
    • Coppell. Texas

    • Advisor to various creative projects and campaigns• Advisor to new business developemnt opportunties

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  The Gardner Studio

  • West Des Moines, Iowa

  • Creative Director / Owner

    • May 1988 - Present
    • West Des Moines, Iowa

    • Fine art and photography for private collections• Creation of illustrations for print and publication• Designing of marketing, promotional and identity materials for companies and individuals• Consultation with clients on new business solution strategies• Focusing on creative design, procurement, supply chain, campaign and program development• Integrating B2B, B2C, B2B2C solutions through multi-channel and multi-touch applications• Develop, manage and implement solutions for clients

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  Color Group Inc.

  • Dallas, Texas

  • VP Director of Product Development and Creative Services

    • May 2003 - Jun 2009
    • Dallas, Texas

    • Developed and built a new line of digital print products and services• Developed new identity, marketing products and sales tools• Created, designed, and managed production of products• Interacted with clients daily in developing accounts• Traveled through out the United States meeting with clients• Reviewed production in multiple locations• Oversaw local and long distance quality checks

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  Relationship Marketing

  • Executuve Vice President

    • Oct 2001 - May 2003

    • Managed offices in Des Moines, Dallas, and New York• Daily interaction with corporate clients (Examples: JC Penney, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Time Warner)• Worked extensively with ad agencies from around the country• Traveled throughout the United States meeting with clients and prospects

  • Director of Creative Services

    • Jun 2000 - Oct 2001

    • Directed all levels of staff: copy writers, designers, web developers, photographers• Created award-winning staff designs and creative solutions• Increased department productivity• Hired, trained and managed all personnel

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  Creative One Marketing

  • Sarasota, Florida

  • VP Director of Business Development and Creative Services

    • Apr 1999 - Jun 2000
    • Sarasota, Florida

    • Developed and built all marketing products and services for a startup company• Designed and produced all product catalogs• Created, designed and managed production of all products• Continually developed new products and services• Interact with clients daily to develop new business accounts• Responsible for equipment purchases, usage, and maintenance

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  Total System Services, Inc.

  • Columbus, Georgia

  • Creative Services Manager

    • Apr 1993 - Apr 1999
    • Columbus, Georgia

    • Developed and built products and services for a new department• Implemented and designed all technologies, processes and guidelines for department• Managed creation and production of multi-million dollar products each year• Daily interaction with corporate clients (Citibank, Bank of America, Sears, etc.) • Worked extensively with ad agencies from around the country• Traveled through out the United States meeting with clients• Managed our product production in 5 different printing plants across the country• Hired, trained, and managed all department personnel• Increased department productivity every year• Responsible for equipment purchases, usage and maintenance• Received awards in management and process development

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  Columbus Ledger Enquirer

  • Columbus, Georgia

  • Assistant Art Director

    • May 1992 - Apr 1993
    • Columbus, Georgia

    • Created, designed and illustrated daily and special sections• Conceptualized ideas for stories with editors, writers and photographers• Oversaw production and quality of print for daily and special sections• Received numerous design awards

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  Omaha World Herald

  • Omaha, Nebraska

  • Senior Graphic Artist / Illustrator

    • Jun 1990 - May 1992
    • Omaha, Nebraska

    • Created, designed and illustrated stories• Conceptualized ideas for stories with editors and writers• Oversaw production and quality of print for daily and special sections• Managed and guided personnel