Design & Illustration Leader     

Confident and experienced  Illustrator, Designer and business owner with a desire to apply my creative skills in a way that helps businesses increase market share and leaves a lasting impression on the general public. An ability to analyze creative needs, develop solutions to fulfill those needs, and lead teams that efficiently implement solutions has led to my ongoing career progression. Highly skilled at transforming concepts into compelling visual information. Currently seeking a creative leadership or graphic design role where I can utilize my strong creative design, consumer outreach, and problem solving skills to add value to a growing company.

*** Proud member of the New York Society of Illustrators ***

Design & Illustration Leader     

Confident and experienced Designer, Illustrator, and business owner with a desire to apply my creative skills in a way that helps businesses increase market share and leaves a lasting impression on the general public. An ability to analyze creative needs, develop solutions to fulfill those needs, and lead teams that efficiently implement solutions has led to my ongoing career progression. Highly skilled at transforming concepts into compelling visual information. Currently seeking a creative leadership or graphic design role where I can utilize my strong creative design, consumer outreach, and problem solving skills to add value to a growing company.


Technical Knowledge

Creative Design  * Illustration * Storyboard Design * Broadcast Commercials * Communication
Campaign Management * Collaboration * Strategic Planning * Needs Analysis
Macintosh OS * Adobe Photoshop * Illustrator * InDesign * Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Jeff Preston Design & Illustration									      1985-2015
Designer & Illustrator
Own and operate a graphic design company that  helps companies increase market share and grow profits by providing them with complete graphic services including advertising and publishing to diverse customer populations on the national and regional level.  

Selected Clients:
Miller/Coors
Fulfilled company’s graphic design needs by utilizing a combination of creative design, communication, and administrative skills. Worked independently when needed and collaborated with lead designer to plan effective design strategies that took into consideration the client’s expectations and industry trends, as well as budgetary and time constraints. 
Key Accomplishments:
*  Completed a well-received fall promotional campaign.
*  Designed and conceptualized a Statue of Liberty character for a regional New York City packaging campaign. 

Cintas 
Successfully conceptualized and designed the character of “Flex Moore,” a mascot for use in promotions for a new line of flexible work apparel.  
Key Accomplishments:
*  Concept art resulted in the physical manufacture of character figurines.
*  Illustrated a full comic for use in figurine packaging. 

5/3 Bank 
Supported the creation of broadcast commercial campaigns by conceptualizing and visualizing television commercials via storyboards. Supported commercial director by presenting options for camera angles to best tell the commercial story. 

Lifeway Christian Resources 
Supported publication illustration needs by designing both contemporary and historically accurate biblical art for all age groups as well as the majority of the company’s Sunday school curriculum products. Created art and graphics for a variety of storytelling forms, from children’s games to highly-detailed illustrations that were epic in scope and creativity.
Key Accomplishment:
*  Successfully created 300 illustrations in a single year. 

McDonalds 
Managed the creation of a regional Halloween advertising campaign, including the formation of creative concepts, promotional materials, and posters.
Key Accomplishment:
*  Promotion campaign successfully raised awareness for the Ronald McDonald House in Nashville. 

Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Designed and illustrated a Halloween Seasonal promotion poster for Ripley’s Haunted Adventure. 
Key Accomplishment:
*  Promotional campaign helped to raise attendance by 15% over the previous year. 

Monroe Shocks 
Designed and illustrated a Frankenstein-type character  for use in “Shocktober” themed print advertisements.

Weider Publications 
Designed and illustrated well-received congratulatory in-house “cards” to send to then California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Captain Morgan/Curlys 
Increased company brand recognition by conceptualizing, designing, and illustrating “Curly,” a character who goes head-to-head with the Captain Morgan Pirate. 
Key Accomplishment:
*  The Curly character is used extensively in online advertising campaigns and is also featured on the packaging of all Curly Barbeque products. http://curlys.com/bbq-challenge/ 

Nossi College of Art											         2004 - 2010
Department Chair and Senior Instructor
Supported the educational goals of numerous students by creating, developing, and implementing the school’s BFA Illustration degree program. Researched the offerings of similar programs as well as student needs to determine department structure, offerings, and measures for success. 
Key Accomplishment:
*  Managed, trained, and developed an advisory committee made up of area professionals. 

Terror on the Square Haunted Attraction								         2000 - 2002
Producer, Designer
Managed, designed, and implemented all creative and organizational functions of a highly regarded haunted attraction, including conceptualization, set design, theatrical lighting design, actor makeup, traffic pattern design, and securing sponsor funding. Built interest in the attraction by managing all advertising in print, radio, and television mediums. 
Key Accomplishments:
*  Successfully led a staff of 30 individuals across multiple functions.
*  Selected to speak at Transworld’s “Halloween and Attractions” national convention based on successes and expertise.
*  The haunted attraction was one of the first of its kind to incorporate a live webcam feed during operational hours. 

Military Experience

United States Navy, Coronado, CA									         1978 - 1980
Hospital Corpsman
Honorably Discharged
	
Education 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration, Advertising (minor), Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH

Affiliations 

New York Society of Illustrators, Member, Membership Committee