Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Target
Methodology
Demeanor And Disposition
Broad View And Outlook
Triage And Management
Administration And Execution
Team And Building
Development And Creation
Communication Skills
Timeline
Laurie Trowell

Laurie Trowell

Creative Director
Arlington,Texas
When I was a child, my mother said to me, "If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk, you'll end up as the pope". Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso. ~Pablo Picasso ______________________________ "This is an expensive hobby if we don't make money" ~Unknown

Summary

Laurie Trowell has a proven track record of getting results. She applies a solid common sense process that is merged with smart strategic thinking, dynamic media integration, and a creative approach that is imaginative, insightful, inventive and resourceful—resulting in powerful marketing solutions that build clients' businesses and brands.

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She is a powerhouse that combines award-winning design and copy writing with a Top-10 marketing education from The University of Texas @ Austin’s prestigious McCombs School of Business!

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With over 30 years of success in marketing, design, copy, and operations—her dossier includes direction of the advertising agencies of two Fortune 100™ companies and founding NewGlyphics Marketing & Design.

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I use unique methods that I’ve developed and perfected over thirty years. My methodologies have been proven to work and I have achieved success building organizations and teams...

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...teams that consistently and powerfully produce world-class / best-in-class, award-winning solutions; that execute brand strategy, achieve marketing and sales objectives; accomplish organizational goals; and exceed client expectations, on time, and within budget.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

NEWGLYPHICS MARKETING & DESIGN
01.1997 - 01.2024
  • Provide full-service, award-winning, high-impact, strategic, results-driven marketing and design solutions for a wide range clientele
  • All media
  • All markets
  • Consistently deliver and powerfully execute brand strategy, achieve marketing and sales objectives, accomplish organizational goals-and exceed stakeholders expectations-on-time and on or under budget.

VP

HIXSON LAW FIRM
01.2007 - 01.2022
  • Provided full-service, award-winning, high-impact, strategic, results-driven marketing and design solutions for a wide range clientele
  • All media
  • All markets
  • Consistently delivered and powerfully executed brand strategy, achieved marketing and sales objectives, accomplished organizational goals-exceeded stakeholders expectations-on-time and on or under budget.

VP

COMPUTER CITY (TANDY)
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • World's largest computer retailer with a full service in-house advertising/marketing agency in critical condition; responsible for multi-million dollar marketing expenditures, in all media, all markets, internal and external, and outside resources
  • Redesigned organization infrastructure, streamlined and improved systems, processes, logistics, procedures
  • Recruited a best-in-class, award-winning teams; equipped and trained on cutting-edge resources, state-of-the-art tools, software, technology, etc
  • All interactions and communications tailored to each person
  • Using a mentor leadership approach, built an organization that not only worked, but grew a nourishing and harmonious environment that engaged, encouraged, cultivated, nurtured, inspired teams in real-time , clear in direction and purpose-able to consistently and powerfully execute brand strategy, achieve marketing and sales objectives, accomplish organizational goals-and exceed stakeholders expectations-on-time and on or under budget
  • Within two months organization was successfully operating at 110%.

CEO

TROWELL & ASSOCIATES
01.1989 - 01.1993
  • Provided full-service, award-winning, high-impact, strategic, results-driven marketing and design solutions for a wide range clientele
  • All media
  • All markets
  • Consistently delivered and powerfully executed brand strategy, achieved marketing and sales objectives, accomplished organizational goals-exceeded stakeholders expectations-on-time and on or under budget
  • Increased revenue and operations of this one attorney/one receptionist sole proprietorship by 400%
  • Redesigned organization infrastructure, streamlined and implemented improved systems, processes, logistics, procedures
  • Equipped and trained on cutting-edge resources, state-of-the-art tools, software, technology, etc
  • All interactions and communications tailored to each person
  • All HR
  • Responsible for all marketing, branding, customer, and prospect touch points.

AVP

NCNB / BANK OF AMERICA (BofA)
01.1986 - 01.1989
  • Installed a full-service in-house agency from the ground up
  • Designed organization infrastructure, systems, processes, logistics, procedures, etc
  • Recruited a best-in-class, award-winning teams; equipped and trained on cutting-edge resources, state-of-the-art tools, software, technology, etc
  • All interactions and communications tailored to each person
  • Using a mentor approach, built an organization that not only worked, but grew a nourishing and harmonious environment that engaged, encouraged, cultivated, nurtured, inspired teams in real-time, clear in direction and purpose-able to consistently and powerfully execute brand strategy, achieve marketing and sales objectives, accomplish organizational goals-and exceed stakeholders expectations-on-time and on or under budget.

Education

B.B.A. McCombs School of Business/Marketing/Design -

University of Texas at Austin

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) -

University of Texas at Arlington

Design Studies -

University of North Texas

Master Designer, Professional, and Associate -

Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)

Advertising Art Program Graduate

"Selling To The Executive Suite" Graduate

Sales Athlete Graduate

Dale Carnegie Graduate

Theta Chi Business Fraternity - President, University of North Texas, 1980

Skills

  • Advanced computer skills: PC and MAC fluent / PC Technical support; Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Power Point, etc,
  • Real-world tested with a history of success; Sophisticated knowledge of the marketing mix; Industry expertise; Education and experience across all types of media and marketing channels; Comprehensive knowledge and skills through hands-on experiences; Industry and Market Expertise
  • Award-winning creative director armed with a top 10 business education; Described by a client as a marketing "whisperer"; Award-winning marketing and design capabilities, combined with a specialization in color, corporate identity and branding; A broad and sophisticated understanding of different design styles
  • Sharp critical thinking; Rare left and right brain thinker; Business Development; Strategic Planning and Direction; Marketing Strategy and Development; Market Trend Expertise; Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Operational Analysis, Oversight and Management; Policy Development and Optimization; Process Improvement; Controls Systems Enhancement; Procedure Redesign
  • Dynamic leader and manager; People Development; Recruiting and Hiring Top Talent; Employee Motivation, Productivity, and Performance ; Conflict Alleviation; Attention to Quality
  • Articulate Communication; Effective Communicator and Public Speaker; Negotiation; Stakeholder Relations; Public Relations Understanding; Relationship Management; Speech Writing

Leadership Experience

I am a “suit” through and through. I'm a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin’s prestigious McCombs School of Business (ranked in the Top-20 US business schools.) I am also just as much a “creative”. In addition to being an award-winning designer, I also directed the in-house advertising agencies of two Fortune 500 companies: In my experience, few leaders have the advantage of sophisticated “bottom line” business thinking (simultaneously) combined with out-of-the-box creative thinking.

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Almost always, it is one or the other—left or right brain—not both together. That is what makes me different. For 30 years, every conclusion, answer, decision, choice, solution, action (and so on), I’ve reached, has been made with the dual negotiation and merging of both analytical and creative considerations. This powerful combination consistently delivers out-of-the-box creative solutions that execute brand strategy, achieve marketing and sales objectives, accomplish organizational goals and meet (or exceed) stakeholder's expectations—and, in an overwhelming marketing environment, produce dynamic solutions that stand-out, engage the customer, and motivate action.

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Additionally, I use unique Cicerone leadership and management methods that I’ve developed and perfected over thirty years. My methodologies have been proven to work and I have achieved success building organizations and teams... everything, positive, negative, neutral, or otherwise are resolved immediately, on-the-spot, in REAL TIME...

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Cicerone is a person who mentors and gives advice especially professionally, advisor, guide, teacher, instructor, counselor, tutor, manager, handler, coach, trainer, consultant, counselor, expert, professional, specialist, etc.

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Leadership if done right, has the capability of being a transformative and life changing experience for those that are being led. Therefore, I feel that it is my profound honor and responsibility to build an organization that not only works, but grows a nourishing and harmonious environment that is clear in direction and purpose-where each can harness their gifts and talents. Using a cicerone mentor approach tailored to each team member, I teach, guide, coach, equip, engage, encourage, cultivate, nurture, inspire and fuel them in real-time. Moving those that I serve to learn more, stretch more, accomplish more, and be more than they ever dreamed they could be.

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Target

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Methodology

PURPOSE AND DESIRED RESULT IS DETERMINED TARGET MARKET TOUCH-POINT DETERMINED MEDIA AND VEHICLE CHOSEN CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT THAT MERGES BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS WITH CREATIVE IDEAS UNIQUE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT WILL STAND OUT IN THE BUSY MARKETPLACE, MOTIVATE ACTION/EDUCATE AND ACHIEVE DESIRED RESULTS, This powerful combination consistently delivers out-of-the-box creative solutions that execute brand strategy, achieve marketing and sales objectives, accomplish organizational goals and meet (or exceed) stakeholder's expectations-and, in an overwhelming marketing environment, produce dynamic solutions that stand-out, engage the customer, and motivate action., tools, devices, instruments, implements, utensils, materials, accessories, computers, software, modification, clarification, alteration, change, revision, adjustment, variation, tweak, steer, advise, counsel, recommend, influence, navigation, shepherd, supervise, inspire, promote, encourage, nurture, cultivate, fuel, foster, support, advocate

Demeanor And Disposition

  • Positive attitude
  • Professional
  • Sophisticated manner
  • High level of maturity and integrity
  • Corporate savvy
  • Confident
  • Experiences personal and professional credibility at all levels
  • Balances everything with humor
  • Sound instincts
  • Good perception
  • Trusted and authoritative
  • Resourceful can-do attitude
  • NO DRAMA
  • Strong "soft" skills
  • Resourceful self-starter
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Easy to work with
  • No-nonsense
  • Skillfully direct
  • Clear in direction and purpose
  • Adept at forging strong and productive relationships at all levels
  • A motivating and driving force
  • An influencer
  • Helpful
  • Personable
  • Gracious and welcoming
  • Always calm, cool, and collected
  • Cheerful
  • Polite
  • Friendly
  • Funny
  • Understanding
  • Honest but thoughtful
  • Open and accessible
  • Passionate
  • Determined
  • Adaptable
  • Focused
  • Flexible
  • Dependable
  • Deadline driven
  • Strive for 100% accuracy
  • Robust work ethic
  • Self standard is to deliver best-in-class/world class work

Broad View And Outlook

  • Constant and thorough exploration, examining, researching, probing
  • New technology
  • Latest innovations
  • New applications
  • Monitor all touch points
  • Take action if quick responses needed
  • Discover ways for meaningful experiences
  • Monitor competition
  • Customer satisfaction
  • New modes of marketing
  • Stakeholder care
  • Strong and vigilant monitoring and observation
  • Professional, trade and industry changes, actions and activities
  • Seek broad and in-depth investigation, comprehension and understanding industry, competitors, market changes
  • Client management
  • Potential new customers
  • Think tanks
  • Future improvements
  • New promotional opportunities
  • Focus groups
  • Marketing research
  • Special events strategy, production, and hosting
  • Promotes best practices
  • Monitor internal and external activities
  • Expert investigation of new ways of dealing with problems
  • Potential new processes, organization, system improvements

Triage And Management

  • Optimal solutions achieved through triage process
  • Master problem-solver
  • Quick to implement action
  • Positive and calm response in a high pressure environment and situations
  • Strong critical thinking even in fast-paced environment
  • Ability to calmly and rapidly evaluate and diagnose what action is required
  • Same ability under extreme pressure
  • Ability to gracefully respond to multiple, conflicting demands and competing demands
  • Quick de-escalation of conflict
  • Able to build consensus
  • Quick adaptability
  • Flexible in changing environments
  • Dependable under pressure
  • The go-to person when there is a problem
  • Trouble-shooter

Administration And Execution

  • Seasoned leadership
  • Process oriented
  • Design/redesign infrastructure
  • Streamline processes and practices
  • Turn-around and reorganization
  • Improve logistics
  • Improve systems
  • Maximize employee productivity
  • Increase sales
  • Reduce controls and costs
  • Implementation and oversight
  • Product rollout
  • Cost positive action
  • Insightful
  • Can promote retention and empowerment
  • Customer service improvement
  • Leadership, training, and coaching
  • Implement and maintain positive change
  • Implementation and management
  • Capacity to work across all disciplines to bring integration, balance of consistency, and delivery-excellence
  • Clients and prospects touch points management
  • Implement new technology
  • Implementation of merchandising, marketing programs, and promotions

Team And Building

  • A studied and practiced leadership method that builds an organization that not only works, but grows a nourishing and harmonious environment-that is clear in direction and purpose-where each is safe to harness their gifts and talent
  • Accomplished recruiter and developer of winning teams
  • Balance maintained
  • Skilled time manager
  • Strong "soft" skills
  • Accomplished in building and directing small and large award-winning teams that consistently and powerfully execute brand strategy
  • Achieve marketing and sales objectives
  • Accomplish organizational goals
  • And exceed stakeholders expectations
  • Team cheerleader and protector
  • I never give bad evaluations... ask me why

Development And Creation

  • A passionate, imaginative approach to the creative process-combined with strong business thinking that consistently produces results-driven solutions
  • Out-of-the-box strategy, ideation and "big idea" concept development
  • Resourceful, innovative, insightful, and inventive
  • Bilateral thinking
  • Decisions are a negotiation and merging of both analytical and creative considerations
  • An empirical approach that delivers enriched project solutions that increase the probability of achieving results
  • Uniquely equipped to translate and articulate complex concepts into understandable and powerful communications and solutions
  • Ability to translate and articulate concepts into written and visual design
  • Copywriter with abilities to write insightful, engaging and persuasive copy

Communication Skills

  • All communication is personalized
  • Vernacular used is bespoke-for quick and thorough understanding
  • Communications are purposefully constructed for delivery to different types of recipients
  • Ability to translate and articulate complex concepts at all levels
  • Translate and articulate concepts into written and visual design
  • Superb verbal communication skills
  • Entertaining storyteller
  • Multitalented presenter
  • Engaging speaker
  • Compelling proposals
  • Persuasive sales pitches
  • Effective presentation materials
  • Creative and interesting internal communications
  • Successful negotiator
  • Skilled communications with customers, employees, managers, and partners

Timeline

VP - HIXSON LAW FIRM
01.2007 - 01.2022
CEO - NEWGLYPHICS MARKETING & DESIGN
01.1997 - 01.2024
VP - COMPUTER CITY (TANDY)
01.1993 - 01.1997
CEO - TROWELL & ASSOCIATES
01.1989 - 01.1993
AVP - NCNB / BANK OF AMERICA (BofA)
01.1986 - 01.1989
University of Texas at Austin - B.B.A. McCombs School of Business/Marketing/Design,
University of Texas at Arlington - Search Engine Marketing (SEM),
University of North Texas - Design Studies,
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) - Master Designer, Professional, and Associate,
Advertising Art Program Graduate - ,
"Selling To The Executive Suite" Graduate - ,
Sales Athlete Graduate - ,
Dale Carnegie Graduate - ,
Theta Chi Business Fraternity - President, University of North Texas, 1980 - ,
Laurie TrowellCreative Director