Heath Harris, Art Director and Designer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twelve years of professional experience:
Designing for print, interactive and beyond
Producing, directing and promoting special events
Proficient and resourceful in:
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Illustration
Identity Design
Branding Campaigns
Web Design and Accessibility
Event Production
Engaging to work with, creative on both sides of the brain,
dedicated to client satisfaction through the practice of effective design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 - 2007
Senior Designer/Art Director
Inklings Creative/ngage brand marketing | Saint Louis, MO
Responsible for:
Concept, design and production of promotional campaigns, websites, direct
mail, outdoor,
print ads, illustrations, logos, trade show exhibits and corporate communications
Clients included:
Harrah's | Scottrade | Hardee's | The City of Saint Louis | The DESCO Group | Saint Louis Zoo
2000 - 2004
Senior Designer
AssistGuide, Inc. | Saint Louis, MO
Responsible for:
The design and development of dynamic, attractive websites and print material
for
hundreds of healthcare and assisted living providers nationwide
Directed projects independently, and acquired pertinent skills including
how to design electronic media for those with disabilities (508 compliance)
Met an important need in the company by raising the standards of artwork and
visual presentation
throughout AssistGuide's products and by mentoring others to do the same
1999 - 2000
Graphic Artist
Contemporary Group, a division of SFX Special Events and Clear Channel, Inc.
| Saint Louis, MO
Responsible for:
Producing and supporting promotional campaigns for major corporate events
and concerts through
the design of print ads, posters, collateral, handbills and more
The task of exercising creativity while adhering to in-house corporate guidelines
was a top priority
1998 - 1999
Graphic Artist
Star Printing | Saint Louis, MO
Responsible for:
Maintaining an exceptional attention to detail working directly with the
print team to get the results our clients expected
Built up hands-on experience in client consultation, art production, layout
and prepress skills.
1994 - 2005
Special Event Producer-Director-Promoter
Superstars of Love and 5tyleshop | Saint Louis, MO
Responsible for:
Executing dozens of electronic music festivals, club nights, underground warehouse
events,
performances, art installations, fundraisers and more
Designing and distributing promotional pieces to generate street-level excitement
1994 - Current
Freelance Art Direction and Design | Saint Louis, MO
Past clients include:
The Soulard School | South City Open Studio and Gallery (SCOSAG) | Black Bear
Bakery
St. Louis Independent Media Center | Community Arts and Media Project | KDHX
Community Radio
EDUCATION
1994 - Current
Much of my professional knowledge and skills have been gained through the
ongoing process of self-teaching and collaboration with fellow designers.
1996 - 1998
Saint Louis Community College and Saint Charles Community College
Focus on Photography, Visual Communications and Graphic Design
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Adobe CS3: Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | Dreamweaver | Flash
CSS | ASP | PHP | HTML
Experienced on both Mac and PC