Experience

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  International Festivals And Events Association

  • Creative Director

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  International Festivals & Events Association

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Creative Director

    • Jan 2002 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

    Create design themes and graphics for promotional marketing and sales presentations, annual convention, educational programs, and company website. The planning and execution of current subject matter into concrete designs for an online magazine (ISSUU.com), e-newsletters, promotional materials, social media, and sales collateral. Ensuring our brand consistently connects with our customers.

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  Pixellight Media Group

  • Boise, Idaho Area

  • Lead Designer (Part Time Per Project Position)

    • Jan 2011 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho Area

    Successfully manage creative projects from concept through completion. Work in collaboration with the team and clients to create a vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Effectively build, motivate, and direct design and production teams. Provide direction for our range of products including advertising, photography, graphic design, web design, and video production.

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  C Sarton Design

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Owner

    • Apr 2002 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

    I have designed a broad range of pieces for clients both local and national. From the first digital display for the sportfishing industry to package design for food and beverage companies like Schapsleiche Spirits. I guide my clients in a collaborative journey where we find a creative solution to place their brands strategically in their respective market.

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  Diamond Sports/Marketing Media Group

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Senior Art Director

    • Oct 1997 - May 2001
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

    Create design themes and graphics for promotional and collateral materials. Collaborated with the creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork for marketing and promotional materials. Participated in the production of print and promotional items for clients. Managed junior staff, and the art direction of freelance photographers and illustrators.

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  Sinclair Studio

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Graphic Artist

    • Apr 1997 - Sep 1997
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

    In-house designer creating the business’ new brand package.

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  Richardson Labs

  • Meridian, Idaho, United States

  • Art Director

    • Sep 1996 - Apr 1997
    • Meridian, Idaho, United States

    Designed the company’s first-ever online magazine, “Women’s Health Journal.” Duties also included box and label design for the company’s products as well as updating and maintaining legacy designs for printing.

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  Micron Electronics, Inc.

  • Nampa, Idaho, United States

  • Art Director

    • Mar 1996 - Sep 1996
    • Nampa, Idaho, United States

    Designing international ads and other promotional materials for Micron Electronics’ marketing department.

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  Boeing Computer Services

  • Richland, Washington, United States

  • Art Director

    • Apr 1989 - Feb 1996
    • Richland, Washington, United States

    Worked in collaboration with engineers, scientists, and the public relations department of Battelle’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratories to design and execute high-profile publications, presentations, report art, collateral material, and ads to support PNNL’s goals in environmental clean-up. Art direction/management of illustrators and photographers; creating cartoons and illustrations.