Darby Oppold
Owner & CEO at HighRoad Press, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Scott Vandever
Darby is incredibly innovative and "outside of the box" thinking. She breathes life into any situation and always brings her " A " game. Her ability to to take vision and make it a reality is incredible.
Bill Krier
I reported to Darby for several months on a contract basis, editing online textbooks and course materials. I found her to be a talented, creative, and supportive leader within her highly productive department. Working in a fast-paced environment, Darby knows how to prioritize tasks and manage a team to meet deadlines with quality work. She quickly grasps complex issues and is proactive and resourceful in recommending effective solutions. Her marketing and communication talents are many and varied -- one of those rare individuals who has writing and graphic-design skills to go with her in-depth understanding of diverse media including print, web, e-marketing, video, and social networks. Working within those media, Darby understands how to deliver messages, brand products and services, and promote to targeted audiences. No matter the work setting, her demeanor is consistently positive and enthusiastic.
Scott Vandever
Darby is incredibly innovative and "outside of the box" thinking. She breathes life into any situation and always brings her " A " game. Her ability to to take vision and make it a reality is incredible.
Bill Krier
I reported to Darby for several months on a contract basis, editing online textbooks and course materials. I found her to be a talented, creative, and supportive leader within her highly productive department. Working in a fast-paced environment, Darby knows how to prioritize tasks and manage a team to meet deadlines with quality work. She quickly grasps complex issues and is proactive and resourceful in recommending effective solutions. Her marketing and communication talents are many and varied -- one of those rare individuals who has writing and graphic-design skills to go with her in-depth understanding of diverse media including print, web, e-marketing, video, and social networks. Working within those media, Darby understands how to deliver messages, brand products and services, and promote to targeted audiences. No matter the work setting, her demeanor is consistently positive and enthusiastic.
Scott Vandever
Darby is incredibly innovative and "outside of the box" thinking. She breathes life into any situation and always brings her " A " game. Her ability to to take vision and make it a reality is incredible.
Bill Krier
I reported to Darby for several months on a contract basis, editing online textbooks and course materials. I found her to be a talented, creative, and supportive leader within her highly productive department. Working in a fast-paced environment, Darby knows how to prioritize tasks and manage a team to meet deadlines with quality work. She quickly grasps complex issues and is proactive and resourceful in recommending effective solutions. Her marketing and communication talents are many and varied -- one of those rare individuals who has writing and graphic-design skills to go with her in-depth understanding of diverse media including print, web, e-marketing, video, and social networks. Working within those media, Darby understands how to deliver messages, brand products and services, and promote to targeted audiences. No matter the work setting, her demeanor is consistently positive and enthusiastic.
Scott Vandever
Darby is incredibly innovative and "outside of the box" thinking. She breathes life into any situation and always brings her " A " game. Her ability to to take vision and make it a reality is incredible.
Bill Krier
I reported to Darby for several months on a contract basis, editing online textbooks and course materials. I found her to be a talented, creative, and supportive leader within her highly productive department. Working in a fast-paced environment, Darby knows how to prioritize tasks and manage a team to meet deadlines with quality work. She quickly grasps complex issues and is proactive and resourceful in recommending effective solutions. Her marketing and communication talents are many and varied -- one of those rare individuals who has writing and graphic-design skills to go with her in-depth understanding of diverse media including print, web, e-marketing, video, and social networks. Working within those media, Darby understands how to deliver messages, brand products and services, and promote to targeted audiences. No matter the work setting, her demeanor is consistently positive and enthusiastic.
Experience
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HighRoad Press, LLC
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United States
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner & CEO
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May 2023 - Present
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Mittera Diversity + Development
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner & Co-Founder
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Mittera
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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President of Mittera Creative & Tech
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Nov 2019 - Present
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Creative Director
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Jan 2015 - Nov 2019
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Art Director
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
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Kuder
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Marketing and Communications
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Oct 2011 - Mar 2013
Kuder, Inc. is the leading provider of Internet-based tools and resources that help students and adults achieve their educational and career planning goals. The Kuder Career Planning System has become the solution of choice for individuals around the world when it comes to identifying their interests, exploring their options, and planning for career success. The easy-to-use and completely customizable Internet-based system combines research-based interests, skills, and work values assessments with portfolio development, comprehensive education and career exploration capabilities along with powerful administrative database management. Our clients include state departments of education, schools, school districts, colleges, workforce agencies, and private organizations across the United States and internationally. Specialties: Career planning, education planning, career assessments, curriculum development and alignment, database management, needs assessment, professional development and training. Show less
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Meredith Corporation
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Art Director
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Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
Freelance Art Director in Meredith's Integrated Marketing Department, specifically the Kraft division. Freelance Art Director in Meredith's Integrated Marketing Department, specifically the Kraft division.
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The World Company
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Executive Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Publisher/Art Director
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Sep 2002 - Dec 2010
Over the past seven years I have taken the lead on developing and maintaining nine city/regional magazines under the hub of Sunflower Publishing as Publisher and Art Director. I continue to manage the direction of editorial content in each magazine and personally design six of the publications, overseeing the direction on the other three. I supervise a staff of editors, designers and photographers while also providing assistance to freelance contributors.
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Creative Imaging Supervisor
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Sep 2002 - Sep 2004
Managed 13 graphic designers in the Advertising Department for one daily newspaper (Lawrence Journal-World) and nine weekly newspapers. Ensured designers met all production deadlines and exceeded internal quality guidelines and client expectations. Conducted employee reviews, managed any and all personnel issues, and hired for open positions.
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Graphic Design Manager
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Apr 2001 - May 2002
Managed Graphic Designer and Production Assistant in the Marketing Department. Developed, designed, proofread, and implemented all creative pieces, including newspaper and magazine advertisements, direct mail, Internet banners, billboards, transit signage, brochures, artists’ renderings, flyers, and road maps. Managed all interior and exterior product photo shoots. Worked closely with outside vendors such as printers, photographers, newspapers, and magazines. Managed Graphic Designer and Production Assistant in the Marketing Department. Developed, designed, proofread, and implemented all creative pieces, including newspaper and magazine advertisements, direct mail, Internet banners, billboards, transit signage, brochures, artists’ renderings, flyers, and road maps. Managed all interior and exterior product photo shoots. Worked closely with outside vendors such as printers, photographers, newspapers, and magazines.
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Education
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Drake University
BA, Journalism - Magazines