DEAN SIPE
Visual Communications Expert
Louisville
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Summary
- extensive branding experience
- organized with close attention to detail
- ability to think conceptually
- building and maintaining client relationships
- comprehensive project management
- meets established schedules & timelines
- exhibit design savvy
- cost containment management
- strong multi-tasking ability
- easily works independently or within a team
Experience
2011
May
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Present
Senior Art Director
PLOW Studio / Louisville, KY
- Developed highly impactful experiential exhibits for largest medical missions conference in the U.S.
- Researched topics and developed themes
- Provided space planning and traffic flow evaluations for exhibit designs
- Created and/or oversaw creative of all exhibit graphics, video, and exhibit props
- Managed construction and set-up of exhibits
- Kick-started successful product promotional launch through unique concept
- Created all communication vehicles for launch including product sample packaging, corporate brochure, product brochure, and mobile optimized website
- Developed brand and oversaw all creative for flooring manufacturer ranked in top ten in U.S. sales
- Created books/magazines from initial sketch through to completed product
- Fostered working relationships with various professionals including videographers, illustrators, printers, photographers, app, software, and database developers
- Designed websites & multimedia graphics
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Squarespace
2006
Jul
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2011
May
Graphic Designer
PLOW Studio / Louisville, KY
- Developed innovative design packages to elevate, differentiate, and drive sales
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging
- Leveraged graphic design expertise to produce email blasts, catalogs/books, and posters
- Improved creative efficiency by implementing job/time tracking software
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously
- Determined timelines and project hours required to complete jobs
Education
Hanover College
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Hanover College, Hanover, IN
Bachelor of Arts (BA): Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Visual Communications
Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus, IN
Associate in Applied Science (AAS): Visual Communications
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