Co-owner and director of creative and strategy

Currently managing a successful design studio under the name, Donathan Design, LLC. Clients include:
• BASS/ESPN • CITGO Petroleum Corporation • Crafton Tull Sparks
• Helmerich & Payne • SemGroup • TD Williamson
and others

DESIGN
• Created image standards and visual styles for CITGO's print materials and collaborated in the development of style for the company's web site.
• Produced retailer and consumer literature designs for national and international markets.
• Developed package designs based on market strategies and worked with the CITGO marketing department to create a look for CITGO's brands.
• Designed and coordinated placement of visual materials for trade shows and charity events.
STRATEGY
• Played key role in developing departmental and overall CITGO Corporate strategies, policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with Barkley Evergreen and Partners, Kansas City, MO on various consumer advertising campaigns.
•Worked with public affairs department to develop communications for the corporations various internal communications campaigns.
ART DIRECTION
• Managed product packaging for hundreds of lubricants customers including CITGO's own brands.
• Scouted locations for national television film shoots and art directed shoots.
• Directed photography in studio and at remote locations. Participated in talent selection, wardrobe, location scouting and prop procurement for photo shoots.
• Performed press checks and approved proofs for printing.
• Traveled to remote locations for photo shoots for branding department, racing programs, employee communications and other marketing groups.
PROCESS MANAGEMENT
• Supervised other artists in the department and coordinated their activities with the project managers and others in the department.
• Directed printing and pre-press processes. Assisted purchasing department in establishing policies and procedures for print buying and vendor selection.
• Coordinated hardware and software upgrades for the Creative Department and implemented processes with consultants and IT department to make upgrades.
• Prioritized and managed work flow in department for six designers.
• Collaborated in the development of workflow management processes and tools for the department.
• Interviewed and made recommendations for replacement of staff in the new Houston office.

Managed full time freelance business from 1984 until 1990 and part time from 1990 - 2005 with clients including:
• AAPG • Arrow Trucking • AVIMO Ltd. • Brothers and Company • HILTI International • Hood Hope & Associates • Zebco