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Rebecca Collicott

Rebecca Collicott

Creative Director
Surprise,Arizona

Summary

Dynamic Creative Director overseeing every facet of design, client relations, production and business operations with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of employee and business development. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all organizational levels. Proven leader ready to make hard decisions and counsel companies to long-term success. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager, dedicated to bringing ideas to life.

Work History

Director, Artworx

Aravaipa
03.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
  • Directed work of key team members to create thousands of cutting-edge pieces each month.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Collaborated with management and production supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Directed and supervised team of designers creating 40-50 designs monthly
  • Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
  • Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to maintain brand consistency.
  • Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Developed original designs for both production and for use in client business branding.

Operations Specialist

Aravaipa
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Assisted in planning and logistics for ultra marathon aid stations with 300-1500 participants monthly.
  • Maintained inventories and assisted in planning and use analysis to minimize food/supply waste.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Motivated and trained volunteers and event staff to maximize team productivity.

Photographer/Business Owner

Studio Rebecca Photography
01.2008 - 12.2016
  • Photographed high-quality images for family sessions, weddings, and events.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator during post production.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Pre-K Teacher

Valley Learning Center
10.2004 - 01.2009
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Education

Psychology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2002

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • New hire on-boarding
  • Process evaluation and enhancement
  • Staff training/development
  • Design Understanding
  • Creative Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Manage Client Relationships
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Software

Timeline

Director, Artworx

Aravaipa
03.2019 - Current

Operations Specialist

Aravaipa
09.2017 - 03.2019

Photographer/Business Owner

Studio Rebecca Photography
01.2008 - 12.2016

Pre-K Teacher

Valley Learning Center
10.2004 - 01.2009

Psychology

University of Florida
Rebecca CollicottCreative Director