Adobe Creative Suite
ROB SCHMIDT
Graphic Design / Advertising
Yukon,OK
Summary
Accomplished Senior Art Director with a proven track record at Jordan Advertising, excelling in visual storytelling and creative direction. Leveraged Adobe Creative Suite expertise to enhance brand narratives, boosting social media engagement by 30%. A collaborative leader, mentoring junior designers and fostering innovation, while maintaining superior organizational skills and delivering high-quality design solutions.
Work Preference
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work Availability
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Work History
Senior Art Director
Jordan Advertising
12.2013 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative visual concepts.
- Assisted in creating compelling brand narratives through visual storytelling.
- Supported design team in executing marketing campaigns and promotional materials.
- Researched industry trends to inform design decisions and enhance creativity.
- Contributed to the development of style guides and branding standards.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for client projects.
- Maintained organized digital assets for easy access and collaboration among team members.
- Adapted designs based on feedback to ensure alignment with client objectives.
- Optimized user experience on digital platforms through strategic design choices that prioritized function and accessibility.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and development.
- Increased social media engagement by designing eye-catching graphics tailored to specific platforms and audiences.
- Maintained a high level of design quality across all projects, resulting in numerous industry awards and recognition.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency, resulting in faster project turnaround times and reduced costs.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality design solutions within tight deadlines.
- Championed innovation within the company by introducing new tools, technologies, or workflows that improved efficiency or enhanced creativity.
- Developed comprehensive style guides to maintain consistent brand identity across multiple platforms.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through effective communication and collaboration during the creative process.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
- Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
Night Manager
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
04.2010 - 11.2012
- Supervised nightly operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling, optimizing workforce allocation for peak operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving stock accuracy.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing overall guest satisfaction and experience ratings.
- Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips and securing deposit in vault.
- Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
- Conducted nightly inventory management procedures to track sales and stock levels.
- Managed up to 3 employees in delivering smooth, productive night shift operations.
Legal and Personnel
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 01.2005
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring alignment on project objectives.
- Served as a reliable point of contact between executives and external stakeholders, fostering positive professional relationships.
- Managed correspondence on behalf of executives, resulting in timely responses and accurate recordkeeping.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information for senior staff.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of company policies and procedures to provide accurate guidance to colleagues when required.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline mail sorting and distribution processes.
- Trained new staff on proper mail handling procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in mail operations.
- Oversaw daily operations of mailroom, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper handling of confidential correspondence according to company policies.
- Reduced delivery errors by diligently sorting and categorizing mail according to recipient names, departments, and zip codes.
- Maintained a well-organized mailroom, ensuring easy access to materials and efficient workflow for staff members.
- Labeled packages with clear, correct information to reduce mailing errors.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail while inspecting packages for damage or improper labeling before sending them out for delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic And Digital Design
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2012
Software
Google Web Designer
DaVinci Resolve
Skills
- Social media content
- Print design
- Deadline management
- Visual storytelling
- Photography direction
- Layout design
- Graphic design software
- Conceptual thinking
- Creative direction
- Digital design
- Motion graphics
- Multimedia integration
- Advertising campaigns
- Environmental design
- Color theory
- Digital illustration
- Logo creation
- Sketching
- Deadline oriented
- Design thinking
- Excellent team player
- Superior organizational skills
- Design research
- Digital media design
- Adobe creative suite
- Storyboard creation
- Superior time management
- Mac OS X proficient
- Corporate identity branding
- Adobe illustrator expert
- Print production
- Traditional fine art skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- 2012 UCO CFAD Award of Excellence
- Numerous Industry Addy Awards
- Emmy for Oklahoma State University
Certification
- Google AI Certificate
Timeline
Senior Art Director
Jordan Advertising
12.2013 - 09.2025
Night Manager
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
04.2010 - 11.2012
Legal and Personnel
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Graphic And Digital Design
University of Central Oklahoma
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