David Bellard
Creative Director
Washington, DC, USAI'm a communication professional with extensive experience in building visual identities, producing multimedia projects, defining brand positions and creating implementation strategies for communication products. As creative director for a successful international conservation NGO, I am responsible for creating multimedia material that supports all development and fundraising campaigns as well as our work on-the-ground internationally. I develop production process and training for the new products and provide advice and creative direction to our international offices.
I have maintained a professional symmetry of strong conceptual/visualization skills while measuring projects with a keen eye on audience research, product cost and potential ROI. In order to capacitate others through my experience and knowledge, for the past two years I have been gaining experience in workshop facilitation, training and writing curriculum.
Technical expertise: Proficient in Wordpress and Drupal-based CMS; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash); Powerpoint; Keynote; Video editing in Final Cut; Translation and video subtitling; Well-versed in cross-platform issues and troubleshooting.
I have maintained a professional symmetry of strong conceptual/visualization skills while measuring projects with a keen eye on audience research, product cost and potential ROI. In order to capacitate others through my experience and knowledge, for the past two years I have been gaining experience in workshop facilitation, training and writing curriculum.
Technical expertise: Proficient in Wordpress and Drupal-based CMS; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash); Powerpoint; Keynote; Video editing in Final Cut; Translation and video subtitling; Well-versed in cross-platform issues and troubleshooting.
Work Experience
Rare
Creative Director
•Direct the creation of all marketing material – multimedia, mobile, video, and print - from conceptualization to completion.
•Create product libraries with CMS platforms on iPads for development staff to use in fundraising meetings and presentations.
•Co-manage the brand re-positioning initiative with VP of Communications, including production of international brand implementation plan.
•Institute new procedures for the translation and modification of video, print collateral and online content into 3 foreign languages.
•Create and implement video production strategy, including a series highlighting Rare’s international social marketing leaders.
•Produce video features on-location in Ecuador, Philippines and Indonesia, working with international crews and staff.
•Produce new curriculum guidelines on creative briefs, brand identity, design, photo/video documentation and vendor management for Rare’s international training program.
•Create product libraries with CMS platforms on iPads for development staff to use in fundraising meetings and presentations.
•Co-manage the brand re-positioning initiative with VP of Communications, including production of international brand implementation plan.
•Institute new procedures for the translation and modification of video, print collateral and online content into 3 foreign languages.
•Create and implement video production strategy, including a series highlighting Rare’s international social marketing leaders.
•Produce video features on-location in Ecuador, Philippines and Indonesia, working with international crews and staff.
•Produce new curriculum guidelines on creative briefs, brand identity, design, photo/video documentation and vendor management for Rare’s international training program.
February 2009
- Present
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Cleveland Play House
Art Director
• Conceptualized and designed logos and illustrations for all productions.
• Conceptualized and designed annual subscription campaign and materials.
• Designed and placed all print advertising.
• Designed exhibits, signs, banners,and lobby displays.
• Responsible for the fabrication of all display exhibits.
• Managed and revised annual graphic budget, planned and maintained production schedule, and managed multiple projects in all stages of production.
• Researched concepts and material for educational displays.
• Scanned and color-corrected photographic material and illustrations.
• Operated and maintained Canon Prograf 9000 and Encad Novajet 750 large format printers.
• Designed all Children’s Theatre and Case University MFA logos, illustrations and materials.
• Conceptualized and designed annual subscription campaign and materials.
• Designed and placed all print advertising.
• Designed exhibits, signs, banners,and lobby displays.
• Responsible for the fabrication of all display exhibits.
• Managed and revised annual graphic budget, planned and maintained production schedule, and managed multiple projects in all stages of production.
• Researched concepts and material for educational displays.
• Scanned and color-corrected photographic material and illustrations.
• Operated and maintained Canon Prograf 9000 and Encad Novajet 750 large format printers.
• Designed all Children’s Theatre and Case University MFA logos, illustrations and materials.
October 1999
- June 2008
Ohio, United States
Boxit
Graphic Designer
• Responsible for design and production of all printed material.
• Developed and designed exhibits for trade shows.
• Designed product catalog, print advertising and signs.
• Directed photo shoots for all new products.
• Developed and designed exhibits for trade shows.
• Designed product catalog, print advertising and signs.
• Directed photo shoots for all new products.
January 1998
- October 1999
Ohio, United States
Dreamworks
TV Animation Assistant
Consumer Products Assistant
• Contributed to design of marketing presentations and internal marketing books.
• Cataloged and maintained licensing databases for Jurassic Park and Prince of Egypt.
• Conducted new product and design research for art directors.
Assistant to President of TV Animation
• Researched and compiled information on all U.S. TV markets.
• Reviewed and notated all incoming demo reels.
• Received daily briefings from international subcontractors.
• Maintained all phone, computer and written correspondence for President of TV Animation.
• Contributed to design of marketing presentations and internal marketing books.
• Cataloged and maintained licensing databases for Jurassic Park and Prince of Egypt.
• Conducted new product and design research for art directors.
Assistant to President of TV Animation
• Researched and compiled information on all U.S. TV markets.
• Reviewed and notated all incoming demo reels.
• Received daily briefings from international subcontractors.
• Maintained all phone, computer and written correspondence for President of TV Animation.
May 1995
- November 1997
California, United States
Education
Clarion University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
September 1989
- December 1994
Clarion, Pennsylvania, United States
Virginia Commonwealth University
Residency - Fine Arts 2D
June 2008
- August 2008
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Skills
Adobe CS6,
Drupal CMS,
Final Cut,
Flash,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Keynote ,
Photoshop,
Powerpoint,
Video Subtitling,
Wordpress CMS,