AJ Stallings
Art Director
Summary
One day, I plan to be a CMO or CCO.
Until then, I need to continue to expand my skill set across creative leadership, marketing, branding, product development, UX, advertising, and other lines of business. I am formally trained as a designer from a school who's curriculum focused on user centered design and feel that I would thrive in an organization who values collaboration.
I believe that design is where science, empathy, and art break even. I believe that design is not an artifact, it’s a process — a collaboration. I believe that not all who wander are lost. Lastly, I wholeheartedly believe that a cup of coffee and a strong team can change the world.
In my next endeavor, I am searching for a team with deep values in being relentless and empathetic. A team that is determined to be a powerhouse backed by confidence and the desire to help others. Lastly, a team that I am proud to call my family.
Experience
Art Director
AJ Stallings
Generated leads and developed new clients while successfully nurturing current relationships.
- SwiftBunny // Art Director // Creating print and digital collateral such as one pagers and “How To” slicks.
- Brandism // Art Director // Focused on developing pharmaceutical presentation and annual report for IQVIA and GSK.
- Interstate Outdoor Advertising // Designer // Developed regional OOH billboard campaigns.
- Miracle Method of Raleigh // Marketing Director // Handled all aspects of franchise marketing from creative to strategic planning.
Art Director + Brand Champion
Jack Henry & Associates / Remote
I work closely with the executive team, product directors, brand managers, and marketing specialists to articulate problems, cultivate impactful B-2-B campaigns and events. From UX to visual direction, I lead a team of creatives remotely, as well as contribute individually, in the execution of integrated marketing campaigns that have generated a 67% increase in MQLs (marketing qualified leads) and yielded over $2 million in revenue:
- Measurable, branded, digital conversations - landing pages, lead nurturing automated email campaigns, social media engagement
- with a focus on HubSpot inbound marketing strategies and best UX practices.
- Support materials; landing pages, HTML emails, direct mailers, infographics, videos, marketing slicks, white papers, ebooks, and trade shows.
Corporate Involvement:
JHA Continuing Education Committee // Founder
JHA Brand Standards Committee // Brand Champion
JHA Remotes Unite // Co-founder
Creative Director
Tap Agency / Raleigh, NC
Piloted and motivated a multifaceted team with a perpetual drive to craft meaningful brands and conversations. My responsibilities included leading client meetings, strategizing agency budgets, and directing project lifecycles from conceptual to rollout.
- Assembled and led a team of in-house and freelance creatives to create robust brand strategies as well as user-centric web experiences.
Designer
Mitre Agency / Greensboro
Clients: Wrangler Jeanswear, Saucony, Rockwell Collins Aerospace, Macey's, Home Depot, Champion, Target, Kohls,
Interim Director of Creative Services
East Carolina University Athletics / Greenville, NC
Education
East Carolina University
Bachelors in Fine Art / Graphic Design
East Carolina University
Minor in Business Administration
Johnston Community Collage
General Education
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