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P.O. Box 771028
BRIAN@
Memphis, TN 38177
DUNCANADVERTISING.COM
Q UALIFICATIONS I am a highly creative and motivated Art Director with a “sky’s the limit” attitude. Being highly proficient with all print and web design, as well as copywriting and marketing strategy development, has allowed me to generate clients and create award winning creative that stands out amongst a world of clutter and truck-stop billboards. As a creative opportunist for the past 10 years I have utilized my skills in:
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Art Direction
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Identity Package
Copywriting
Web Design Business Card Design
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Top Notch Listener & Thinker
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Rebranding
Broadcast Creation
Brand Extension Creative Team Player
- CS5 (Mac) including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Final Cut Pro, Office
P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE Lowe’s Home Improvement, Albuquerque, NM, Mar. 2011 - Dec. 2011 Cashier, Customer Service Efficient and skilled at caring for a diverse range of expectant customers while ensuring their final experience at Lowe's is a positive one. Operate all aspects of a front-end retail system including self-check, returns desk, customer service desk, and customer satisfaction. Car Crafters, Albuquerque, NM Mar. 2011 - Oct. 2011 Art Director, Copywriter I successfully managed and coordinated various project ideas as well as broadcast content and client production meetings. I was able to hire a photographer and create a solution that met the Car Crafters budget. McKee Wallwork Cleveland, Albuquerque, NM Jan. 2009 - July. 2009 Art Director, Creative Intern I created ideas during client meetings that helped generate the “Free Range Thinking” campaign for The University of New Mexico. Using Final Cut Pro, I was able to produce presentation videos working with voice-overs, sound tracks, and sound-to-video content timing.
P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE CONT... Trader Joe’s, Albuquerque, NM, and Southern California Jan. 2008 - July. 2011 Crew Member Fast, fun and friendly is my mantra. With sales nearing $700,000 per week, it was imperative to be a well tuned instrument within the orchestra. I was responsible for order writing, back-stocking, in store stocking, cashiering, top notch customer service, product/cooking knowledge, filling up shopping carts, conversing with customers, time management, remerchandising, etc. Target, Atlanta, GA and Pensacola, FL Apr. 2002 - Dec. 2007 Team Member Working in a three story retail environment requires time management and tactful communication. Our elevator had three levels, first floor, second, and underground back room. Product location and knowledge was crucial for quick customer service. Stocking shelves, operating cash registers, pulling back-stock, working overnights, and promoting the Target brand was among my responsibilities.
E DUCATIONAL E XPERIENCE The Creative Circus, Atlanta, GA Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007 Art Director I learned to create advertising within a professional environment, meet strict deadlines and excel at meeting the high demands of a Creative Director. I was responsible for quarterly presentations that required strict guidelines, creative meetings, copywriter/team collaboration, printing, editing, photo shoots, and all graphic design. Achievements include:
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Silver Award of Excellence - Yellowbook (print) Silver Award of Excellence - 66 Degrees North Apparel (print) Bronze Award of Excellence - Illy Coffee
The University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL Aug. 2002 - Apr. 2005 Communication Arts / Advertising / Digital Media I discovered the fundamentals of advertising and became inspired to further my education. As a member of the Student Ad Federation and NSAC competitor, I was involved in conception, creation, and execution of a national advertising campaign to help revitalize the Yahoo! brand. Achievements include:
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Runner-Up Finalists - National Student Advertising Competition Local Student “ADDY” Award for Band-Aid brand bandages (print)
Pensacola Junior College, Pensacola, FL Aug. 1998 - Apr. 2002 Marketing I began to understand the concepts of marketing and the ground work was laid for my future as a student. Understanding economics as well as marketing and book-keeping were essential.
