Lori Stikeleather
Creative Director
Colorado Springs, CO
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19 years of experience with an excellent understanding of visual communication and graphic design, verbal branding, brand strategy, web design, video production, marketing and advertising.
Delivers creative solutions that are compelling and relevant to core audience cultures.
Enjoys solving communication problems by applying research insights and strategic business and brand goals.
Recognizes alternative methods in creating original and thoughtful outcomes.
Thrives in an environment of diverse personalities and can work well with anyone, even angry cats.
Experience
2017
Jun
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Present
Creative Director & Assoc. Managing Director
Diverge Branding / Colorado Springs, CO
Leads a multi-disciplinary team, guiding creative work based on marketing insights and strategic brand goals. Creates and delivers pitches for new work and manages client relationships. Hands-on role includes brand strategy, design, copywriting, events, and vendor relations. Supports the management of the company from a fiscal and cultural standpoint.
2013
Jul
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2017
Jun
Creative Director
Hanon McKendry / Colorado Springs, CO
Led design team with focus on inspiring vision and developing creative based on marketing insights and strategic goals. Led projects across entire life cycle, from research and strategy to branding, advertising and brand experience.
2010
Feb
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2013
Jul
Senior Strategic Designer
The CSK Group / Colorado Springs, CO
Art direction and design for brand development and marketing, creating brand identities and design systems to reinforce strategic brand platforms and to resonate with target audiences. Worked closely with clients, collaborated with strategy team, and managed print and web vendors.
2008
Aug
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2009
Oct
Designer
LRXD / Denver, CO
Hired as a designer after short internship. Design and production included sketches, concepts, layout, typesetting, comps, resizing, and production.
2000
Sep
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2009
Feb
Creative Director & Designer
Freelance Design / Denver & Colorado Springs, CO
Design and marketing support. Select clients included University of Denver, National MS Society, Worldways Marketing, Skyline Products, MADD.
Education
2007
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2009
Metropolitan State University
Communication Desgin
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