Aubrey Hicks
Saratoga Springs,UT
Summary
Results-oriented creative professional, with 10+ years directing five successful businesses, overseeing logistics and contracting with college internship programs for 5+ large scale projects, including one high-quality theatrical production in 2023, involving 30+ professional staff. Skilled in event management, vendor relations, marketing and problem solving.
Portfolio Links
Graphic Design: ahicksdesign.cloud
Game Design: ahicksdesign.cloud/gamedesign
"The Lion King Jr." Production: citadeltheatergroup.cloud
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Successful Businesses
5
5
Major Products
3
3
Intranational Conventions
Work History
Owner / Creative Director / Technical Manager
Technical Art Productions
09.2022 - Current
- Created high-impact trailers and promotional content for two major campaigns in 2023.
- Secured relations with three major vendors and partnered with UVU to tipple internship contracts.
Owner / Creative Director / Executive Producer
Citadel Theater
01.2020 - Current
- Managed deadlines over 30+ staff with 5+ creative teams while meeting quality standards.
- Gained $8,000 and 300+ customers on first production in 2023.
- Curated brand voice and feel across 5+ major media outlets, including: websites, social media, email, and video.
Professor - Art & Communications
SLCC
09.2017 - Current
- Increase student in-class participation by 25%, incorporating a policy now adopted by department.
- Established and maintained curriculum for Adobe program and printing courses.
Lead Designer
Cityworks
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided graphics and logistics for 2+ international events and yearly magazine.
- Established and maintain brand guidelines across all platforms and touchpoints.
Lead Designer
Profire Energy
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Established and maintain brand consistency across 5+ products and services over all platforms and touchpoints.
- Work closely with marketing team and photographer, generating materials for website, upcoming product releases and major events.
Media Services / HR Department
LDS Church
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed video and media teams, providing graphics for 5+ departments.
- Oversaw one major video project over a 1 week filming schedule.
- Managed creative logistics for 5+ special events including two major yearly corporate gatherings.
Creative Director
Midnight Campaign
01.2011 - Current
- Raised $25,000 on kickstarter platform with a quality brand approach and targeted marketing.
- Managed creative content across 3+ major projects, including: product packaging, social media ads and booth setup.
- Planned and executed 3+ major corporate events, providing logistics and travel arrangements.
- Doubled art team with relations with SLCC's internship program.
Education
Associate Science Multimedia -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City12.2004
Skills
- Adobe & Microsoft
- SM: posts, reels & stories
- Photo and video editing
- HTML & CSS
- Event Management
- 20 Year Graphic Designer
Affiliations
- Citadel Theater Group
- Technical Art Productions
- Midnight Campaign
- Integrity Counseling
Timeline
Owner / Creative Director / Technical Manager
Technical Art Productions
09.2022 - Current
Owner / Creative Director / Executive Producer
Citadel Theater
01.2020 - Current
Professor - Art & Communications
SLCC
09.2017 - Current
Lead Designer
Cityworks
09.2015 - 09.2017
Lead Designer
Profire Energy
09.2013 - 09.2015
Media Services / HR Department
LDS Church
05.2011 - 05.2013
Creative Director
Midnight Campaign
01.2011 - Current
Associate Science Multimedia -
Salt Lake Community College
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