Thinko Studio

Nearest City

that is large: Atlanta

State/Province

TN

Personal Site/Blog

http://www.thinkostudio.com

Interests

arts (fine arts/musical/vocal/performing arts), writing, exercising, reading, video games, cars, movies :o)

About Me

I am currently looking for a new creative position where I can continue to grow and be challenged. Contact me. ;o)

hello@thinkostudio.com


You can visit my official online portfolio at Thinko Studio.

Check out my blog at Thinko Studio Blog.

I also have a great group on Flickr called Design To Make You Go Hmm... where great ideas, designs and copywriting are always welcome. ;o)

I live, work and play in the beautiful city of Chattanooga, Tennessee as a graphic designer and copywriter. Besides a love for design and writing, I enjoy singing (opera, jazz, broadway, old standards and some pop ;o), exercising, reading, listening to music and doing research on a variety of subjects. I love learning and getting involved in new things! Said with Gusto!

I have enjoyed having the opportunity to create commercial graphic design, copywriting, 2D animation, photography, motion graphics and 3D models/animation that represent a wide range of national and international clients and products.

Areas of Expertise

Logo design, web design, posters, direct mail, DVD and CD package design, typography, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation, 2D animation, and photography

Copywriting taglines, DVD and CD packaging, direct mail, posters, websites

Current Company

Video Ideas Productions

Position

2D/3D Graphic Designer & Copywriter

Position Responsibilities

- Design and develop DVD covers/face art, websites, application interfaces, point-of-purchase posters, logos, print ads, direct mail, tradeshow display graphics, 3D models and animations representing international and national companies along with multiple industries and products.

- Provide professional copywriting for print ads, websites, posters, and DVD covers with additional experience in marketing research and target analysis.

- Generate stimulating and memorable designs from concept through completion ensuring all completed projects adhere consistently to corporate, industry and department standards.

- Participate in all phases of design development including creative meetings, concepting, layout, production, proofing of internal and external projects and presentation.

- Maintain visual identity for products through the creation of DVD covers/face art, websites, point-of-purchase posters and promotional emails

- Collaborate with executives daily on design projects, discussing objectives, processes and status

- Continually meet with clients and thoroughly communicate project initiatives, concepts and progress

- Professionally handle and resolve customer concerns with diplomacy and objectivity

- Retain clients through satisfaction of personal dedication and disposition and by fulfilling project objectives beyond client expectations

- Establish and maintain strong, positive working relationships across departments

- Work independently with discipline and focus under minimal supervision

- Effectively interface with interactive and video departments on various projects

Industry

Advertising & Marketing

Company Description

A creative agency providing a range of award-winning inhouse services including, graphic design, branding, concepting, video, realtime 3D interactive applications, 3D modeling and animation for broadcast and visualization, 2D animation, and programming.

Company Website

http://www.videoideas.com/

Work History

12/06 – present
Video Ideas Productions, Chattanooga, Tennessee
2D/3D Graphic Designer & Copywriter

Produce brand identity and all marketing collateral for The Planets
(print ad for Summer 2007 issue of Symphony magazine, trade
show booth graphics for ASOL National Conference (2007, 2008),
website, dvd packaging). Marketing began in February 2007 and
sales from symphony performances and dvd purchases reached
$97,000 in July 2008.

Create a variety of graphic designs for web, print and motion
graphics that represent a variety of national and international
companies, industries and products.

Develop 3D models and animations for industrial visualization,
real-time interactive presentations and print.

Provide professional copywriting for a variety of marketing
materials with additional experience in research.

Participate in all phases of design development including creative
meetings, concepting, layout, production, proofing of internal and
external projects and presentations.

Retain clients through satisfaction of personal dedication and
disposition and by fulfilling project objectives beyond client
expectations.


10/03 – 12/06
United Enertech Corporation, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Graphic Designer/Administrative Assistant

Designed and introduced graphics into product catalog early in
2004. Monthly sales grew $125,000 from 2003 to 2004 after the
addition of graphics into the product catalog.

Designed trade show booth graphics for ASHRAE convention
(2004, 2005, 2006). Each year United Enertech grew more than 60%
after showing at ASHRAE.

United Enertech was listed as one of BusinessTN magazine’s fifty
fastest growing companies of Tennessee in August 2005.

Redesigned product catalog and price sheets in 2006. Product
catalog grew to include three volumes.

Created print ad for Remote Power Balance Damper published in

Summer 2006 issue of ASHRAE Journal. Remote Power Balance

Dampers became one of United Enertech’s best selling products of
2006 and have become one of their most popular products.

Perform photography of products and digital imaging.

Contact print vendors for prices and availability.

Collaborate with print vendors, ensure all projects meet specs.

Create Color Selector Sheet to replace physical paint samples.

Print and ship marketing materials, troubleshoot/maintain printer.

Responsible for receiving, logging, accounting, mailing and
depositing checks daily ($13 million annually).

Support 25 executives, management and staff.

College Degree

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation

Graduation Year

2002

Academic Institution

The Art Institute of Atlanta

What Services Can You Offer Adgabber Members?

I offer a zeal for advertising, a general enthusiasm for life, a burning curiosity to learn new things and a strong yearning to meet new people and share knowledge.

What Services Are You Looking For From AdGabber Members?

I am looking to meet other creative people who are full of energy for what they do, whether its brand management, communication strategy, copywriting or art direction. I believe we all have something to learn from each other and it is our diverse backgrounds and experiences that make us richer and better informed.