Leslie Stormes

Art Director

Waltham, MA, USA
Highly creative and multitalented Art Director with over 15 years of experience in print collateral, direct response, exhibit, and point-of-sale design. Success directing and implementing a broad range of design projects from conception to launch, meeting all milestones, deadlines, and budget requirements. Able to communicate effectively, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, co-workers, interns, vendors, and the general public.

Work Experience

Consumer Creativity

Art Director

Duties include formulating layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style, size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound to develop a design. Digitally create and complete camera-ready art layouts, and typography to prepare materials. Review and approve proofs of printed copy and art materials. Determine objectives, budget, background information, presentation approaches, styles, and techniques. Create custom illustrations and graphic elements. Expedite negotiated pricing via management with printers and vendors. Design e-mail and direct mail advertisements to boost sales.

On and off-site event management staring in 2008 for Ferrari • Maserati of New England. Plan and manage 2-4 events per month for 10 - 200 people such as dealership grand opening, vehicle launch parties, ride and drives, and track events. Accountable for logistical elements of the event, food and beverages, room set-ups, audiovisuals, invitation design, photography, managing catering, and store signage. Manage social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
November 2002 - Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

Randolph Ski Club

Marketing Coordinator

Duties include designing brochures, business cards, flyers, and t-shirts as needed to promote the club and increase membership. Manage the club's email system including membership, race team, and guest lists.
September 2016 - Intervale, New Hampshire, United States

Education

University Of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design/Letterform

September 1998 - June 2002 North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States

Skills

Accuzip, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Cdk Websuite, Email Marketing, Final Cut Pro, IMovie, Mac, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, PC, Quark Xpress, Reynolds & Reynolds, Social Media Marketing,