Hi, I’m
Celia Lane-Anderson
Art Director
Prince Frederick,MD
Summary
Creative Director specializing in print layout and design applications. Talented Creative Director proficient in business operations and customer needs. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager. Adept at overseeing writers, designers and artists to accomplish challenging objectives. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
DirectMail.comPrince Frederick, MD
Creative Director
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- In-house Creative Director for agency side of business
- Responsible for developing the DirectMail.com brand and all promotional materials, white papers, presentations, and collateral
- Work directly with the marketing department team developing new multi-channel creative campaigns and presentations combining direct mail, email, and social media to effectively promote new business acquisition focusing on non-profit, association, and retail clients.
- Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
- Organized cross-functional teams to produce creative content for campaigns.
- Oversaw the production of digital assets such as digital ads, emails, and websites.
Marley GroupPrince Frederick, MD
Creative Director
01.1993 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects and campaigns from concept to completion
- Work closely with clients to create visions, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements
- Effectively built, motivated and directed design teams
- Work with other freelancers designers, writers, photographers and vendors to meet all project requirements
- Work with a variety of marketing teams to build highly persuasive sales and marketing presentations.
- Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
- Directed photo shoots with external vendors to ensure quality standards were met.
- Researched emerging trends in design and technology to stay ahead of industry changes.
Washington Performing Arts SocietyWashington DC, DC
Creative Director
01.2008 - 01.2015
Job overview
- In-house art department and Creative Director of prominent arts organization
- Responsible for all marketing materials to promote and support over a hundred performances in 6 different genres and 4 separate educational programs.
- Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
- Oversaw the production of digital assets such as videos, websites, and interactive experiences.
Education
University Overview
Multi-talented Creative Director with extensive experience in multi-channel marketing and print design. Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills; a dynamic team player and well developed written and verbal communication abilities. Passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns; accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
Skills
- Brand Development
- New Business and Acquisition
- Creative Direction
- Print Layout
- Computer Illustration
- Photo Manipulation & Effects
- Facebook & Email, Web & Multi-Media
- Marketing Expertise
- Campaign Development Expertise
- Project Management Expertise
- Photo Shoots
- Proficient in Adobe Creative suite, Outlook, Vbout, and Microsoft office
Affiliations
- I love to dig in the dirt and garden, and am an accredited University of Maryland Master Gardener
- I enjoy antique picking, especially old ephemera, paper, design, and advertising.
- Love comics and anime illustration and movies.
Accomplishments
- Active Creative Director for Washington Performing Arts when it was honored by President Barack Obama with a 2012 National Medal of Arts for bringing world-class performances to our nation’s capital, becoming only the fourth D.C.- based arts group and the first arts presenter of its kind to be so honored.
- Worked with prominent arts organizations for over 20 years successfully working with over twelve marketing managers, five education managers and six CEO’s.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Creative Director
DirectMail.com
01.2015 - Current
Creative Director
Washington Performing Arts Society
01.2008 - 01.2015
Creative Director
Marley Group
01.1993 - Current
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