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Ryan Eldredge

San Marcos,TX

Summary

Creative advertising professional with expertise in conceptualizing and executing diverse advertising campaigns. Has a proven track record at Kurty's Cookies, enhancing brand identity and increasing engagement. Known for advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and exceptional creative thinking. Proven ability to lead teams in developing innovative solutions that enhance brand identity and engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Lead - Advertising and Branding

Kurty's Cookies
Austin, TX
06.2024 - Current
  • Led all creative direction for the company, including advertising, branding, and content creation
  • Produced video and photo content for social media, and managed the company's Instagram page, increasing engagement and brand awareness
  • Led a complete rebranding, designing a new logo suite, brand mascots, icons, packaging, farmers' market setup, merchandise, and website to create a cohesive and engaging brand identity
  • Designed a wide range of marketing materials, from flyers and signage to gift cards and merch, ensuring a consistent brand identity across all platforms

Creative Director

National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC)
San Marcos, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Led a creative team in the conceptualization and execution of a large advertising campaign in a busy, agency-type environment
  • Designed and produced advertisements, including print, digital, video, OOH, experiential, social media, and more, as part of a cohesive campaign
  • Ideated unique solutions to client needs, both independently and with a team, ranging from larger campaign ideas to smaller deliverables
  • Won 2nd place nationally in 2023, beating approximately 150 other teams

Designer

Peacemaker Tech
Remote
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Utilized Photoshop and Illustrator to create logos and branding that effectively represent client histories, missions, and voices
  • Designed and built multi-page, published websites for small businesses and nonprofits using WordPress
  • Worked remotely and independently to deliver exceptional work in a professional and timely manner

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Art Minor

Texas State University
San Marcos
05.2025

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
  • Creative direction and branding
  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Problem solving and creative thinking
  • Social media content creation
  • Illustration
  • Video editing and visual storytelling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Creative Lead - Advertising and Branding

Kurty's Cookies
06.2024 - Current

Creative Director

National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC)
01.2023 - Current

Designer

Peacemaker Tech
07.2021 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Art Minor

Texas State University
Ryan Eldredge