Desktop publishing
Travis Hajenga
Regional Marketing Manager
Bremerton,WA
Summary
A resourceful, goal-oriented, creative leader with proven performance, demonstrating a unique problem-solving ability that expands opportunities with a financial consciousness. Encourages personal and team engagement through a distinctive, approachable temperament—attributing to highly adaptable decision-making with positive results in challenging situations. Experienced in both in-person and remote work, including globally, with a strong sense of self-direction and quick learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Creative Director
South Santa Rosa News
Navarre, FL
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Improved revenue streams by redesigning the existing marketing communications, increasing advertising space, which resulted in a 20% growth in revenue within the first six months.
- Responsible for customer UX strategy, including layout and visual needs for the weekly publication: including print and digital ad creation for clients.
Web Designer
Costco Wholesale
Issaquah, WA
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Conceptualized and designed creative assets for the website and emails; developed and implemented marketing collateral within the site including: hero images, banners, tiles, thumbnails, and icons.
- Led CRM visual strategy, editing and creating materials for HTML emails to highlight selected merchandise for focused sales.
- Collaborated with the marketing group to create materials for printed mailers and e-commerce site.
Marketing Manager
Simon Golub
Burien, WA
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Accomplished company marketing objectives within or below budget.
- Managed the creation of multiple brand B2B and B2C marketing strategies to achieve effective messaging with consistent brand identities.
- Coordinated with product vendors, e-commerce leads, and marketing team to establish a web presence with four sites: modernizing the company to implement an online path for wholesale jewelers, increasing online engagement by 70% within the first three months
Lead Designer
Simon Golub
Burien, WA
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Responsible for umbrella company and multiple jewelry line rebranding.
- Partnered with agencies and e-commerce director to launch four e-commerce websites within six months: resulting in a successful tool for customers to order merchandise, allowing the sales force more time improving customer relations and identifying new clients.
- Produced inspirational displays for trade shows
Freelance Creative Director
Pulltarps Manufacturing
El Cajon, CA
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Planned and sourced all details from attire to swag for large trade shows.
- Worked closely with company president to produce precise marketing tools.
- Remotely collaborated with manufacturing department to produce brand specific tables for more visibility as well as the company's manufacturing capabilities.
Art Director
Travis Hajenga Freelance
Stanford, MT
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Offered creative services for contracted clients ranging from branding, sales collaterals, marketing materials, and any other visual and copywriting needs.
Art Director
Blue Sky Agency
Atlanta, GA
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Produced various microsites for numerous promotions with the development team.
- Mentored team members to understand the strategy to create successful messaging and design.
- Clients: Reader’s Digest, Atlanta Braves, Off Broadway Shoes, Turner Broadcasting.
Graphic Designer
JWT-Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
04.2008 - 09.2011
- Ensured brand guidelines were followed by exercising a strong attention to detail.
- Met strict deadlines through excellent time management skills.
- Maintained effective workflows through clear communication with management and vendors.
- Clients: U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism, U.S. Marine Corps, FEMA, Texas Instruments, CDW.
Art Director
Web Singularity
Atlanta, GA
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Developed the design for the branding and identity of this startup company.
- Fulfilled all visual creative needs for the organization.
- Worked with the developer team to fulfill goals for the live launch date of the online product.
Art Director
TedCo Worldwide
Atlanta, GA
08.2007 - 11.2007
- Grew Brand creative assets and created new directions for existing brands.
- Worked on assets for large stage backgrounds, environmental and various car/bus wraps.
- Created swag for numerous PR events.
- Clients: Irwin Tools, Crunk!!! Energy Drink, North Star.
Shift Manager
MetroFresh
Atlanta, GA
03.2006 - 09.2012
- Consistently opened and closed the business within the company time sensitive standards.
- Trained new employees on the different tasks required.
- Accountable for the daily balance of cash register and deposits.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH 01.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL 06.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Pensacola State College
01.2017 - 05.2018
Certificate - Art Direction
The Creative Circus
Atlanta, GA 07.2005 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Photographic Communications
Northwest College
Powell, WY 08.2002 - 07.2004
Skills
Communications strategies
Design understanding
Deadline-oriented
Creative team leadership
Campaign development
Marketing expertise
Visual communication expertise
Complex problem solver
Verbal communication
Written communication
Software
Power Point
Word
Excel
Access
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Timeline
MBA - Healthcare Management
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Pensacola State College
06.2018 - 08.2019
Creative Director
South Santa Rosa News
06.2017 - 10.2020
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Pensacola State College
01.2017 - 05.2018
Web Designer
Costco Wholesale
09.2015 - 06.2016
Marketing Manager
Simon Golub
04.2014 - 09.2015
Freelance Creative Director
Pulltarps Manufacturing
01.2014 - 07.2014
Lead Designer
Simon Golub
03.2013 - 03.2014
Art Director
Travis Hajenga Freelance
10.2012 - 02.2013
Art Director
Blue Sky Agency
09.2011 - 09.2012
Graphic Designer
JWT-Atlanta
04.2008 - 09.2011
Art Director
Web Singularity
11.2007 - 03.2008
Art Director
TedCo Worldwide
08.2007 - 11.2007
Shift Manager
MetroFresh
03.2006 - 09.2012
Certificate - Art Direction
The Creative Circus
07.2005 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Photographic Communications
Northwest College
08.2002 - 07.2004