Christopher A. Horn
Rochester,NY
Summary
Award-winning, hands-on creative leader with a proven track record in managing diverse design projects, including logos, conceptual designs, cover art, and illustrations for a wide range of clients. Recognized for efficiency, organization, and accountability, consistently delivering measurable results that enhance brand visibility and drive profitability. Expertise includes blending innovative design with strategic marketing insights to elevate client objectives and foster long-term partnerships. Committed to pushing creative boundaries while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and business growth.
Knowledgeable Brand director with solid background in administrative duties and record maintenance. Proven track record of efficiently managing office tasks and supporting daily operations. Demonstrated ability in data entry and document management, ensuring smooth workflow and accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clerk (Full Time)
Monroe County
06.2024 - Current
- Answer all clientele calls and direct inquiries to all to each department. Organize files and process paperwork through to proper department heads.
Creative Director (Part time Freelance)
All Things Created and Designed
01.2002 - Current
- Leverage design technology, branding techniques, and illustration to create promotional and decorative products. Collaborate with diverse clients on small budget design projects. Showcasing products and designs for freelance side projects
- Direct thousands of design projects involving ballpoint sketches, concept art, large format, logos, layout, apparel, and photography.
Creative Director/Talent Manager
MyLegacy
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversaw design team, ensuring alignment with project goals and maintaining high-quality standards in deliverables.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
Graphic Designer (Full Time)
AmChar Wholesale
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Streamlined design processes through implementation of new software tools, improving workflow efficiency.
- Presented design concepts to clients, articulating creative vision and rationale behind strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align design initiatives with marketing objectives and client needs.
- Led creative strategy and design for diverse client projects, enhancing brand identity and visual impact.
Operations Manager (Full Time)
Minuteman Press
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Implemented design standards and best practices, elevating overall quality of deliverables across projects.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
- Led creative strategy development for diverse campaigns across multiple platforms.
Education
A.A. - Visual Communications
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PACertified - Image Science
RIT
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Branding And Digital Lmarketing
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH03-2026
MBA - Strategic Banding And Digital Marketing
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH08-2027
Skills
- Project execution management
- Creative design solutions
- Strategic oversight
- Web advertising strategies
- Skilled in video production editing
- Graphic design expertise
- Proficient in DTG techniques
- Logo design expertise
- Proficient in color matching
- Skilled in cross-platform OS usage
- Adobe Creative Suite expertise
Accomplishments
Created reward system for repeat business. Keeping clients connected to company and even other clientele during Covid, pandemic. Responsible for 34% repeat business and longevity orders.
Certification
natural medicinal herbalist (4 years)
- Natural Medicinal Herbalist License - 2 years
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Limited Working
Timeline
Creative Director/Talent Manager
MyLegacy
09.2025 - 09.2025
Clerk (Full Time)
Monroe County
06.2024 - Current
Graphic Designer (Full Time)
AmChar Wholesale
06.2022 - 06.2024
Operations Manager (Full Time)
Minuteman Press
01.2019 - 01.2022
Creative Director (Part time Freelance)
All Things Created and Designed
01.2002 - Current
Certified - Image Science
RIT
A.A. - Visual Communications
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Branding And Digital Lmarketing
Tiffin University
MBA - Strategic Banding And Digital Marketing
Tiffin University
Additional Courses
Digital Graphics, Anatomy and Figure Drawing, Web Design (HTML), makeup artist, Creation of skin creams and foundations.