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Creative Director
Akron, Ohio
Senior level designer / developer with extensive experience in both web and print creative. Specializing in strategy, design and development for a wide variety of clients, I successfully bridge the creative and development gap. My skill set is built from extensive communication design experience, including brand strategy, identity design, web and print creative, as well as web development and implementation.
Summary of Qualifications
• Over 15 years of Identity, Print & Packaging Design experience
• Over 10 years of interactive design & development experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• HTML5 / CSS / Javascript Fluency
• CMS Framework Development & Integration (ModX, Joomla, WordPress)
• Javascript Library (Mootools, Jquery)
• Social Media / Content Strategy Development & Integration
• General understanding of Mobile Development (iOS & Android)
Recommendations
"An excellent and inspiring resource."
I've worked with Patrick on two projects now and find him to be an excellent and inspiring resource. In addition to his amazingly creative and spot on messaging and visuals he provides great communication and a friendly attitude through every step of the process - no matter how much back-and-forth it takes to get the job done! I receive constant compliments on my business card and website design. I couldn't be more pleased with his work and I recommend him to others every chance I get.

– Stephanie Podolny, President, fLO Content Marketing
"A real talent"
A real talent in combining strategy, creative and technology. And that’s a pretty big thing."
-Kip Botirius, President AMG Advertising
"Patrick does great work."
His ability to leave his ego at the door makes him a wonderful collaborator. He is skilled at listening to a clients needs and then incorporating those into his original ideas. He is able to conceptualize and apply any necessary changes with flawless flexibility. I highly recommend Patrick, make sure he is on your short list of folks to receive proposals from.

– John Shaterian, Executive Director, Greenresidence
Experience
Akron OH
Aug 2004 - Present
Freelance Creative
Larson DesignLab
Currently working with a wide variety of clients designing and developing cross-channel solutions for print and web. Client requirements include web and print design, web development and social media integration.
Chicago, IL
Sep 2000 - Aug 2004
Design Director
Victory Records
Creative and technical director on all label’s projects including print, collateral and web. Management requirements included personnel, maintaining department workflow and budget development. Technical Director requirements involved creating and implementing compelling new marketing strategies across multiple digital channels.
Chicago, IL
Aug 1999 - Aug 2000
Production Designer
Gaston Advertising
Oversaw production and imaging for retail and catalog advertising agency.
Minneapolis, MN
Sep 1997 - Jan 1999
Collateral and Product Designer
Drew Pearson Marketing
Worked as collateral designer on catalog and marketing projects. Provided all network and hardware acquisition and support for the design department.
Pasadena, CA
Nov 1996 - Jun 1997
Graphic Designer
the artime group
Designed projects from 2-color direct mail postcards to 4-color retail packaging. Responsible for all file prep and pre-flight of studio's projects. Responsible for all system maintenance, including network support and archiving. Clients included ViewSonic Monitors, Sara Lee Foods, and Elms Systems.
Education
Minneapolis, MN
Sep 2005 - May 2007
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
Continuing education credits toward Sustainable Design Certificate
Whittier, CA
Sep 1990 - May 1994
Bachelor of Art
Whittier College
Graduated 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art.
Los Angeles, CA
Sep 1990 - May 1993
Otis Art Institute
Attended 1990 to 1993 – Communication Design courses of study.