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		Scott McClintock Graphic Design – Web, Internet, Print, Packaging, Marketing, Advertising, Branding
EDUCATION:		B.S. Degree from Cal Poly Art & Design Department - 1998 - Cum Laude Honors -
BACKGROUND:		Experienced with all aspects of design across media and platforms. Unique understanding of the limitations, possibilities of the web as a medium from a graphic designer's and programmer's perspective. Personally involved with areas of the Internet before it was even called the Internet. I have over a decade of experience in the graphic design field. Experienced as a Creative Director/Graphic Designer for a variety of corporate and Internet clients. Responsible for the creation and development of corporate identities, logos, icons, e-commerce web sites, online demos, packaging, marketing materials, magazine & newspaper advertising, posters, retail displays, tradeshows booths, etc. I am knowledgeable with all aspects of graphic design from print to web. Director experience includes managing teams of junior designers, photographers and programmers, as well as managing key vendor & partner relationships. My specialty is working closely with CEO's and top executives to brainstorm, plan and execute desired goals and objectives. I enjoy continually learning from others in a creative team environment to find the best solution.
AWARDS:		“Creative Compost Site Award Winner” - PhotoSphere.com “Top 10 Web Site” - VARBusiness “Merchant of the Week” - ZDtv.com “Most Talented Designer” - CalPoly Faculty “Best of Campus”
INTERNET:		By providing direction and creativity, I am key to the success of any organization. As an alumni of multiple dot coms, understand well the culture and hard work involved. Big names on the Internet do not intimidate me, already worked with them. Yahoo!, AOL, MSN, Disney, Siemens, Amazon, ESPN, 3COM, Fujitsu, Iomega, Inktomi and Ziff Davis just to name a few. There is still money to be made with the Internet For those that already understand, business is growing. The Internet is here to stay. Web browsers, databases, broadband connections, and new ways of doing old business are not going away.
EXPERIENCE:		Senior Web Graphic Designer - Guru 4/2004– Present Fujitsu Computer Systems - www.shopfujitsu.com Responsible for creating and maintain the ecommerce look and feel for all online marketing efforts. Drive project completion from concepts to completion by including multiple departments. Provide marketing communications team support and mentoring in all areas of Graphic Design. Marketing Communications Creative Services 10/2002 – 4/2004 Siemens ICN - www.siemensenterprise.com Creation and project management of multiple time sensitive executive level projects simultaneously. Complete redesign of multiple web sites, GUI, email blasts and presentations. Manage and allocate resources to ensure timely delivery of executables while setting and consistently exceeding expectations. Work closely with senior executives. I am experienced working with multiple content owners in different time zones and countries to complete projects on time and under budget. Marketing Director 8/2001 - 9/2002 StoneTech Professional, Union City, CA. Fast growing manufacturing company needed to bring marketing and design in house. Responsible for everything printed, including all marketing materials, packaging, web site, advertising, collateral, and retail displays. Established and maintained all long-term vendor relationships related to marketing department. Decide which vendors are best suited to complete each project by past performance, project goals and budget. Direct team of freelance designers to complete multiple projects on time and within budget. Key to complete packaging redesign of core product and image upgrade, retail point of purchase display, and major improvements in developing brand equity. >> View Portfolio Creative Director 4/2000 - 4/2001 VARStreet Santa Clara, CA. In charge of all creative materials produced for the company. Includes web site, marketing materials, in house projects, application GUI & corporate identity. Like any start up, wore many hats. Work seamlessly with all departments within the organization from CEO to sales. >> View Portfolio Creative Director 6/1999 - 4/2000 www.luckybrandjeans.com Lucky Brand Jeans. Complete redesign and overhaul of inefficient site. Redesigned site flow, created new site standards, layouts, navigation, and content. Increased sales immediately after relaunch. >> View Portfolio Senior Graphic Designer 6/1998 - 4/2000 www.shopsports.com Copelands Enterprises. Brick and mortar sporting goods adds eCommerce. Created online presence from the ground up. Everything from navigation, content, site architecture, promotions, to maintenance issues. Created and defined site standards still in use today. Maintained alliances with major partners, AOL, MSN, ClickRewards, iVillage, NetCentives, Yahoo, ESPN, Impulse, and so many more. >> View Portfolio Owner / Creative 6/1996 - ongoing (McClintock.Design) San Jose, CA. Started my own design company in 1996 to showcase freelance design work. (McClintock.Design) is an ongoing venture that allows freedom to experiment with new technologies, solutions, and designs. All projects are personally managed from conception to completion. Work encompasses print to web. >> View Portfolio
SKILLS:		Over 15 years experience with both Macintosh and Windows platforms. I am knowledgeable in multiple design applications. Complete understanding of web site architecture, navigation, color and optimizing images for the web as well as 4-color print production and preparing digital files for printing. If I do not know a specific application I am quick to adapt. Excel at finding creative solutions to existing problems with a fresh perspective. Applications and programming language knowledge includes: Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Quark, Macromedia Dreamweaver, FLASH, HTML, CSS, ASP, SSI, WebTrends, JavaScript, FormZ, Electric Image, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
AFFILIATIONS:		6/2003 - Present - Club34.b Member 10/2001 - Present - sfmmug (San Francisco Macromedia Users Group) Member 6/1996 - Present - AIGA Member 1/2004 - Present - North Valley Toastmasters
PORTFOLIO:		www.blindog.com
CONTACT:		Scott McClintock San Jose, CA scott@blindog.com (888) 720-9203

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