Ron Rowland
Creative Direction, Chicago Illinois United States
 
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Contact details
Tel: 773 8187767
Brief Summary
I've been designing and creating communication pieces for over 20 years, both as part of a team in a number of advertising and marketing firms, as well as an owner/proprietor of my own creative services firm. I've had the chance to work with everything from small start-up companies to multi-national brands. I have a strong foodservice background, and in addition, have also worked with companies in other areas including education and not-for-profit organizations.

I have extensive experience working with a wide variety of designers, writers, illustrators, photographers, prop and food stylists, print production, video and audio production experts as well as web developers and programmers.

I am extremely comfortable using a large portion of the Adobe Creative Cloud. The programs I am most accomplished in are: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Flash, Dreamweaver and Muse. Plus, I use Mac's Garage Band for composing simple instrumental music beds for video production, and when the need arises, I'll lend my voice to the voice over track. Also, I have a great deal of experience in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 
Clients
As a freelance consultant: Alexian Brothers, American Egg Board, Baxter, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Edelman, Egg Nutrition Center, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, Mushroom Council, U.S. Compliance Centers, New Life Community Church, Packaging Corp. of America (PCA), Provision Theater, St. Francis Medical Center Foundation (CA)

In the employ of previous agencies: American Bar Association, American Dental Association, American Red Cross, Bravo Restaurants, Field Museum, Heinz Corporate Brands, Keebler, Kellogg Foodservice, Kirkland & Ellis, Levy Restaurants, Northwestern University Athletics, Sara Lee Foodservice, Schwan's Foodservice, Sysco, United Stationers
Professional Experience
Experience
Ron Rowland Creative Services - Chicago, IL - 2011-Present
Owner/Sole Proprietor | Responsibilities: Concept development, graphic design, art direction, creative direction, print production, web design & development, video production, video post-production, new business presentations, strategic planning, customer service
Clients include: AccessMobility24, Alexian Brothers, American Egg Board, Bacca Bella Designs, Baxter, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Digital Directions, Edelman, Egg Nutrition Center, ioi Communications, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, Mushroom Council, U.S. Compliance Centers, New Life Community Church, Packaging Corp. of America (PCA), Provision Theater, St. Francis Medical Center Foundation

ISAT Video Marketing - Chicago, IL - 2004-2011
Creative Director | Responsibilities: Concept development, graphic design, art direction, creative direction, client presentations, print production, web design & development, video production, video post-production
Clients included: American Bar Association, Chicken of the Sea, Loyola Chicago, Kellogg Foodservice, Kirkland & Ellis, Kraft Foodservice, Northwestern University Athletics, Sara Lee Foodservice, Sysco

Stephan & Brady - Glenview, IL - 2001-2004
Senior Art Director | Responsibilities: Concept development, design, art direction, client presentation, print production
Clients include: American Egg Board, Kraft Foodservice, Miller Brewing, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

Performance Communications Group - Chicago, IL - 1992-2001
Art Director: 1992-1996, Creative Director: 1996-98, 99-2001, Sales: 1998-1999
Responsibilities: Concept development, design, art direction, creative direction, print production, client presentation, new business presentations, talent development, customer service
Clients included: American Bar Association, American Dental Association, American Red Cross, Edwardo's Pizza, Field Museum, Gino's East Pizza, Heinz Corporate Brands, Keebler, Kellogg Foodservice, Levy Restaurants, Schwan's Foodservice, United Stationers

Taylor | ­Johnson - Western Springs, IL - 1991-1992
Senior Designer | Responsibilities: Concept development, design, print production
Clients include: Centex, Gierczyk Construction, Mitroff, Stonebridge

D. Green Advertising (now Fahrenheit Creative) - Okemos, MI - 1986-1991
Graphic Designer/Art Director | Responsibilities: Concept, design, print production, voice talent
Clients include: Accu Bite Dental Supply, Eyde Properties, Michigan State Police, T.E.A.M. Michigan
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