Hi. It's Steve.
Not an easy page to write, balancing just the right amounts of humility and chest beating, but here goes.
Professionally, I've had a long and varied career in visual communications. I won't go through the basics because that's what resumes are for, but rather I'll say that every creative environment I've worked in has enriched me in ways that are hard to describe. From the days just out of art school when I was sure I'd be an illustrator (complete with house on a cliff overlooking the ocean) to designer to art director to creative director. That transition is one of he hardest for a lot of creative types to make — evolving from contributor to mentor where you're not just responsible for your work but everyone else's as well. As hard as it is for some, I relish my role as a creative leader and based on the feedback I've received from people who've worked for me, i've done ok by them.
I use the title of Chief Creative Officer or Creative Director because they're most commonly understood, but I feel it falls short of what I actually provide on a daily basis. It's true I spend a lot of time directing creative, but I'm also a partner to my account team, providing guidance on how to manage a difficult client, put the right spin on a creative rationale or explain an invoice. I'm also extremely comfortable selling myself, my work and the work of my company, for both existing and prospective clients.
With all that said, a more appropriate title might be Chief Marketing Sales Officer — but that hardly rolls off the tongue.
Personally, I'm a born and raised Boston native and my accent will always give that away. I've got a wonderful wife that puts up with all the craziness this career comes with, and 2 sons who got plenty of the creative genes but none of the athletics. All for the best though, nobody every got their teeth knocked out doing a triptych.
Questions? Just ask.
Look me up on LinkedIn"
www.linkedin.com/in/smartincreative/
Click this link for my full resume: