Dustin Neal
Partner/Principal Creative at The BARK Firm- Claim this Profile
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Adam Amick
Few people have the opportunity to work with such a creative manager who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked for Dustin. His ability to see a project from start to finish is second to non. I highly recommend him.
Jennifer Tanous
Dustin is an amazing strategist and conceptualizer. From implementing seamless procedure as a team leader to creating full-fledged, impactful campaigns with measurable results, Dustin is your "big picture" thinker, always on top of existing and evolving market trends, technologies and methods. He is a voracious researcher, and provides direction in an inspirational and collaborative manner. He brings vision and energy to every project. Without a doubt, Dustin is one of the smartest and most creative people with whom I have ever worked. Highly recommend!
Adam Amick
Few people have the opportunity to work with such a creative manager who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked for Dustin. His ability to see a project from start to finish is second to non. I highly recommend him.
Jennifer Tanous
Dustin is an amazing strategist and conceptualizer. From implementing seamless procedure as a team leader to creating full-fledged, impactful campaigns with measurable results, Dustin is your "big picture" thinker, always on top of existing and evolving market trends, technologies and methods. He is a voracious researcher, and provides direction in an inspirational and collaborative manner. He brings vision and energy to every project. Without a doubt, Dustin is one of the smartest and most creative people with whom I have ever worked. Highly recommend!
Adam Amick
Few people have the opportunity to work with such a creative manager who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked for Dustin. His ability to see a project from start to finish is second to non. I highly recommend him.
Jennifer Tanous
Dustin is an amazing strategist and conceptualizer. From implementing seamless procedure as a team leader to creating full-fledged, impactful campaigns with measurable results, Dustin is your "big picture" thinker, always on top of existing and evolving market trends, technologies and methods. He is a voracious researcher, and provides direction in an inspirational and collaborative manner. He brings vision and energy to every project. Without a doubt, Dustin is one of the smartest and most creative people with whom I have ever worked. Highly recommend!
Adam Amick
Few people have the opportunity to work with such a creative manager who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked for Dustin. His ability to see a project from start to finish is second to non. I highly recommend him.
Jennifer Tanous
Dustin is an amazing strategist and conceptualizer. From implementing seamless procedure as a team leader to creating full-fledged, impactful campaigns with measurable results, Dustin is your "big picture" thinker, always on top of existing and evolving market trends, technologies and methods. He is a voracious researcher, and provides direction in an inspirational and collaborative manner. He brings vision and energy to every project. Without a doubt, Dustin is one of the smartest and most creative people with whom I have ever worked. Highly recommend!
Credentials
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3rd Degree Black Belt
USTF Tae Kwon DoMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
2nd Degree Black Belt
USTF Tae Kwon DoOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The BARK Firm
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner/Principal Creative
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Principal Creative
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2022
My responsibilities include the following, but are never limited to:• Giving general creative direction and strategy to marketing campaigns• Overseeing the work of contract designers• Establishing and curating our visual branding• Print design• Web design• Art direction to select clients• Bringing in new business• Having fun while creating meaningful work that gets results.
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Creator/Creative Director
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Jul 2010 - Dec 2015
Brand development of the magazine.Layout and art direction of the printed and digital publications.Served as editor and curated stories along with setting up and directing photo shoots.Online advertising and marketing of the magazine. Brand development of the magazine.Layout and art direction of the printed and digital publications.Served as editor and curated stories along with setting up and directing photo shoots.Online advertising and marketing of the magazine.
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Kalen Marketing Solutions
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2014
Oversee and design concepts for projects/campaigns to meet approved strategic marketing objectives. Consult on other campaign issues including copywriting/editing, image/photo manipulation, and best practices related to customer relationship management. Oversee all visual details relating to a creative project from start to finish.
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Associate Art Director
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Design and provide concepts for projects/campaigns to meet approved strategic marketing objectives. Consult on other campaign issues including copywriting/editing, image/photo manipulation, and best practices related to customer relationship management. Oversee all visual details relating to a creative project from start to finish.
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Lee Enterprises
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Online Design Manager/Designer
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Oct 2008 - Apr 2011
Design online ads for our website plus Yahoo! Behavioral Targeting. I manage ads inside the Yahoo! APT ad serving platform and track ads built by other designers in our dept.
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Marketing Creative Coordinator/Designer
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2009
Developed extensive marketing designs and helped conceptualize new design concepts to re-brand various publications as well as the main company image.
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Special Sections Creative Coordinator/Designer
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Jun 2005 - Mar 2008
I designed all the special section publications as well as developed streamlined workflow processes. I helped set higher standards for design and worked with a team on production and quality control.
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Education
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2000 - 2003
University of Wyoming
Graphic Design
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