Carol Anne Craft

Carol Anne Craft

Senior Creative Professional

San Diego, CA
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Summary

Established creative professional seeking to leverage diversified experience in developing,
managing and leading a broad range of creative advertising and graphic design campaigns
from concept through completion. With local and national account experience, have developed
a reputation for innovative, cost-effective, award-winning designs and hands-on managementand creative direction of successful teams.

Experience

2012 Jan - 2020 Jan
Graphic Designer
Pechanga Resort Casino / Temecula, CA

• Built solid understanding of the market and brand dynamics of assigned client projects

• Collaborated with cross-functional design, development, and business teams to ensure
all aspects of user experience have been thought through and optimized

• Create (or adjust established) admats to help promote entertainment in various venues

• Developed creative concepts and implementations that are consistently on target with
brand objectives

• Developed original campaign graphics for special projects and major collateral

• Highlights: Individual ownership for Jade card program
targeted to exclusive high level clientele. Included email campaigns,
event invitations, direct mail.

2005 Mar - 2012 Nov
Studio Manager
Valley View Casino & Hotel / Valley Center, CA

• Create and maintain work schedule calendar for design and production team members

• Create and manage budget based on forecast and target metrics

• Delegate and supervise tasks of in-house design team

• Directly manage 2D and 3D Designers providing development, mentorship and direction

• Liaise with interdisciplinary teams to maintain overall production schedule and to create systems

for improved workflow and communication

• Manage and be responsible for the production, installation, and maintenance of all creative,

working closely with designers and Director of Marketing

Education

Art Center College of Design
BFA / Graphic Design, Packaging, Advertising
Pasadena City College
AA / Advertising

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