 | Logo/Graphic/Website Designer—VA
Description:
Townsend is a supercreative. Cunning warrior. Nimble craftsman. Silver tongue. Someone whose ideas and strategies cut through the matrix, overcome indifference, spur action, and provide security to your throne. During times of great duress, a supercreative aligns his tools and talents with your quest for wealth, wisdom, goodwill, and alliance — the keys to survival.
HONORS:
Recognized by the American Marketing Association, International Webby Awards, Society for Marketing Professional Services, PR Week Magazine, and Washington Business Journal for marketing excellence. Spotlighted on WTOP Radio (Washington DC) by Bob Madigan.
BRANDS SERVED:
Pfizer, Mitsubishi, Cort Furniture, Universal Music Group, Absolut Vodka, Saab USA, Bovis Lendlease, Leo A Daly, Sotheby's, Rutgers University, American Red Cross, Fitness Resource, Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill, Counterpart, Pact, Rainforest Alliance.
MARKETS:
Washington DC, Fairfax VA, Vienna VA, McLean VA, Tysons Corner VA, Falls Church VA, Arlington VA, Alexandria VA, Leesburg VA, Winchester VA, Richmond VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Silver Spring MD, Rockville MD, Baltimore MD, New York NY, Atlanta GA, Chicago IL. Partners with clients on five continents via internet, email and phone.
VALUES:
Balance, integrity, creativity, diligence, leadership, practicality, innovation. Additional marketing career details are provided throughout this profile and at the highlighted websites.
Sample URLs:
www.linkedin.com/in/ericstownsend
www.facebook.com/ericstownsend
www.splashkit.com
www.9davine.com
www.ericstownsend.com
Resume:
SUMMARY:
Award-winning marketing professional with 16 years of experience, Townsend brings 8 years as manager of two to 10 professionals. Has generated substantial revenue for creative and other professional firms. Has mentored interns and guided two recreational sports teams to championships on 17 occasions. Past positions include management of creative services, marketing, communications, and sales. Markets, brands served, industries, and values are highlighted under the main listing.
TESTIMONIALS:
"Eric is a dynamic idea man, with the power of determination and perseverance to ensure initiatives take flight...he makes the ordinary extraordinary with the simplest of strokes...he is intelligent, quick to the chase and tackles the real challenges his clients face...his considerations shift thinking in a positive way...he adapts to learn new skills...he is a leader with the natural ability to inspire...he is the type of guy you want on your team - because you certainly don't want to compete against him."
EDUCATION:
The University of Richmond (1991-1995), Bachelor's degree (Fine Arts, GPA 3.8). School ranked #30, U.S. News and World Report, "Best Liberal Arts Colleges, 2009"
SOFTWARE/LANGUAGES:
WordPress, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Xpress, iWork suite, Market Samurai, various contact management assistants, CSS, PHP, HTML.
EXPERIENCE:
Independent Marketing Professional, Aug 2005-present
Work scope: Provide marketing and sales support in a variety of different ways to organizations.
Partner, SplashKit, Aug 2005-present.
Work Scope: Manage marketing, graphic/website design, CD/DVD artwork, proposal and copy writing, publicity and sales for this one-stop music industry resource on an intermittant basic. Rounded out calendar with part-time, contract basis work for Greater Atlantic Bank, Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing of VA and the Fairfax Ice Arena. Served clients locally in DC, Northern VA, Baltimore MD, and Richmond VA.
Highlights: Compiled portfolio on five continents. Launched H3Festival, an indie music event series at Jammin' Java (Vienna, VA). Launched the Fairfax County Recreation Guide, a recreation-based advertising vehicle. Served Universal Music Group through industry pioneer Max Gousse. Partnered with Old Town Theatre (Alexandria VA) on a weekly talent showcase. Established a 4-year referral program with Cue Recording (Falls Church, VA). Served on marketing panels for the Washington Area Music Association.
Director of Business Development, SQN Communications Design (Vienna, VA) Jan 2004-Aug 2005.
Work Scope: Managed marketing and sales (inc. proposal writing and presentation). Provided creative, marketing and communications direction to clients. Partnered with managing director on product development and advertising. Managed vendors and in-house teams of two to 10 creative professionals in support of new business and existing clients. Partnered in hiring of creative director. Developed brand assets. Served clients locally in McLean VA, Falls Church VA, Arlington VA, Alexandria VA, and others.
Highlights: Recognized by the American Marketing Association, "M" Award for Best Website (Mint Fitness, 2005). Recognized by the International Webby Awards, Best Pharmaceutical Website (PfizerAH.com, 2005). Garnered key accounts: Pfizer, Rainforest Alliance, Mint Fitness, Goodwill, and others. Raised $387,783 in income to lift the firm beyond the million mark in sales for the first time. Guided the firm to the Washington Business Journal's Book of Lists (Top 25 graphic design firms, #17). Represented firm on the Greater Washington Board of Trade.
Communications Manager, ASPA (Washington, DC) Jan 2003-Dec 2003.
Work Scope: Wrote and edited content for popular in-house newspaper (PA Times). Provided graphic/website design. Handled advertising sales. Developed brand and associated assets.
Highlights: Topped previous mark for new advertisers added during annual drive. Created an awards program for members. Featured guest on program for a 9/11 remembrance that included District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams and U.S. Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton (covered event for PA Times).
Partner, Zinc Agency (Washington, DC) May 1999-Dec 2003.
Work Scope: Managed marketing and sales (inc. proposal writing and presentation). Provided creative, marketing and communications direction to clients. Partnered with managing director on product development, advertising and hiring; managed vendors and an in-house team of five creative professionals in support of new business and existing clients. Developed brand and associated assets. Served clients in DC, Sterling VA, Reston VA, Herndon VA, Chantilly VA, Silver Spring MD, Bethesda MD, Rockville MD, and others.
Highlights: Garnered revenue high of $512,719. Represented firm on the American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA). Gained new business from leading non-profits: Pact, Center for Community Change, Counterpart, AIA, Habitat for Humanity, Good Shepherd Housing, Catholic Charities USA, District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams, and Washington National Cathedral. Performed National Anthem and America, the Beautiful at 9/11 remembrances.
Corporate Marketing Specialist, Leo A Daly Architects (Washington, DC) Oct 1997-May 1999.
Work Scope: Wrote proposals and designed presentation aids. Partnered with EVP on advertising, public relations and specialty projects for the President. Teamed with directors of interior design and architecture practices to unify company's brand and business development platform. Managed vendors and two in-house writers. Developed brand and associated assets.
Highlights: Recognized by the Society for Marketing Professional Services, 2nd Prize, Corporate Identity group (1997 Annuals). Pivotal in award of high profile projects: First National Bank Tower (Omaha NE), Cheung Kung Tower (Hong Kong), Ronald Reagan National Airport and the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center (Washington DC). Experience led to a string of noted architecture and construction clients through Zinc Agency: AIA, the Washington Architectural Foundation, Normanstone Group, Bovis Lendlease, Gilbane Building Company, Barnes Vanze Architects, Wanchul Lee & Associates, Robert Gurney FAIA, Vitullo Studio.
Advertising Specialist, Washington City Paper (Washington, DC) Oct 1997-Apr 1998.
Tasks: Provided copywriting and graphic design to advertising clients.
Art Director, Gold Medal Products (six-month assignment, Richmond, VA) 1997.
Work Scope: Provided graphic design and copywriting. Partnered with president on new product development and advertising. Managed vendors. Provided quality assurance on products; developed the company's brand assets.
Highlights: Delivered Sloth beanbag chairs to market via Urban Outfitters. Pioneered design of today's video game loungers. Reported to an executive for the first time.
Senior Designer, Presentation Resources/The Martin Agency (Richmond, VA) 1996.
Work Scope: Provided graphic design, copywriting and photo retouching. Managed vendors. Supported key accounts.
Highlights: Strengthened advertising production for Saab USA and Absolut Vodka accounts. Exposed to an agency environment for the first time.
Junior Designer, Landslide (Richmond, VA) 1994-1996.
Highlights: Provided graphic design, copywriting and photo retouching. Managed vendors. Began work as a senior in college.
SALARY REQUIREMENTS:
$55,000 - $72,000 - designer; copywriter; marketing or communications manager
$72,000 - $89,000 - art, marketing or communications director; account executive
$89,000 - $106,000 - creative director; business developer; vice president
REFERENCES AND UNABRIDGED TESTIMONIALS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
| Eric S. Townsend
www.ericstownsendmarketing.com
Date: 3/1/2010
Location:
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact:
Eric S. Townsend
phone:(202) 494-4326
fax:(888) 215-9374
Email
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