Highly experienced, extremely diversified, award winning creative director currently seeking to put 14 years of experience to work in the advertising, publishing and/or marketing fields.

I am currently seeking work as a creative director developing corporate branding and collateral as well as developing custom ads for various publications. As a creative director I take pride in taking an idea from initial concept to finished product as well as managing any and all necessary dialogue with vendors to ensure all project deadlines are met in an effective and timely manner. My experience and talent for both design and management make me a valuable resource to clients – some of which include the Village Green Companies, the Michigan Film Industry, Big Y, Bashas'Fresh is Best and Hannaford Fresh magazines and Jeep just to name a few. I take pride in delivering quality service and outstanding design. Here is what I can offer you:

• Dependability, dedication and the motivation to be a leader and 
   team player.
• Award winning ability to successfully translate a client's vision and goals
   into a powerful and attractive selling tool.
• A unique combination of expertise in both graphic design and
   management, contributing to a thorough understanding of all phases 
   of a project from conception to launch.
• The ability to quickly troubleshoot with intelligence and creativity
• Execute effective solutions to give clients the best possible product.
• Successfully manage a team of designers to ensure proper work flow
   and meet strict deadlines. 
• To be creative at all times and get the job done to the best of 
   my ability. 
• Always willing to keep up to date with new software and design trends by continuing my education as needed. 

I am very anxious to get started and look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to contact me at (248)318-8314. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Sincerely, 
Katie M. Sachs 
248.318.8314

EDUCATION: 
BFA in Graphic Design 1998 
Center for Creative Studies / Detroit, Michigan 

CORE COMPETENCIES: 
Creative Direction / Art Direction / Graphic Design 
& Production / Client Relationship Management 
Project Management / Coaching & Team Building 
Trouble Shooting & Problem Resolution 

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND: 
Platforms:  Mac  
Tools: CS5 (InDesign • Photoshop • Illustrator) 
QuarkXpress / Microsoft Word 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 
VILLAGE GREEN | Farmington Hills, MI | 1/2009 to Present 
Creative direction, art direction and brand/account management of all corporate and company site collateral.

THE RADISH GROUP | Royal Oak, MI | Present (Contract)
Art direction and design of major motion picture film collateral.

MARS ADVERTISING | Southfield, MI | 01/2007 to 05/2008 
Art direction and account management of custom publications. 

VIMAX PUBLISHING & MARKETING | Southfield, MI | 11/2004 to 12/2006 
Art direction and account management of custom publications. 

BUDCO | Highland Park, MI | 06/1999 to 07/2003 
Art direction and design of various client projects including corporate identity, posters, brochures and various corporate collateral. 

MERIDIAN ADVERTISING | TROY, MI | 08/1998 to 04/1999 
Art direction and account management of Kmart advertising. 

INTERNSHIPS: 
OAKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | Dearborn, MI | 1997 
Graphic design internship, assisting in the marketing department. 

THE QUARTON GROUP | Troy, MI | 1998 
Graphic design internship, assisting in the design of Power Play magazine. 

C-E COMMUNICATIONS | Warren, MI | 1998 
Art director internship, assisting on various collateral for the Moen Faucets account. 

AWARDS: 
2008 APEX Award for publication excellence.
2010 Village Green Excellence Award for outstanding design and quality.

AFFILIATIONS: 
AIGA member