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CHRISTOPHER LAPIDES
PROFILE
Creative designer and marketing manager with 15+ years of experience in creative fields. Detail-oriented, organized and dependable. Skilled in branding, standard work and new process development, campaign planning, and digital content creation.
INFO
Address
Dacula, GA 30019
Phone
404-991-0743
Email
[email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – Advertising, 2002
Continuing Education
LinkedIn Learning
Adobe Programs
Branding
HTML & CSS
Layout & Design
EMPLOYMENT
Acuity Brands Lighting, Conyers, GA
June 2014 - Present: Creative Services Production Manager
Lead a team of five production artists that worked directly with marketing service managers, sales team and departmental heads to improve the production process, which resulted in increased productivity, reduced error rate and better communication. Developed standard work and brand guidelines across the entire company, improving brand awareness and identity. Helped set up and deploy our new traffic management software. Also provided IT support for Macs.
Acuity Brands Lighting, Conyers, GA
June 2008 - March 2014: Senior Graphic Designer
Designed promotional, marketing and direct-to-customer materials in both print and digital mediums. Aided in the development of digital marketing strategy and brand identity. Sole administrator of our digital asset management system.
Progressive Lighting, Braselton, GA
March 2004 - June 2008: Senior Graphic Designer
Cataloged layout and design as well as developed advertisements and promotional materials for the sales team. Managed a team of graphic designers which helped organize and maintain department servers and updates to company websites.
Puttin’ On The Dog Catalogue, Stone Mountain, GA
March 2003 - March 2004: Graphic Designer
Designed the layout of company catalogs for both print and online publication. Provided complete maintenance for company website. Produced advertising and marketing materials.
Pinnacle Publishing, Roswell, GA
May 2002 - March 2003: Art Director
Managed and directed magazine layout and photo shoots. Developed advertisements and illustrations. Organized contracts, scheduled meeting with clients, and setup promotional events.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
CHRISTOPHER LAPIDES
PROFILE
Creative designer and marketing manager with 15+ years of experience in creative fields. Detail-oriented, organized and dependable. Skilled in branding, standard work and new process development, campaign planning, and digital content creation.
INFO
Address
Dacula, GA 30019
Phone
404-991-0743
[email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – Advertising, 2002
Continuing Education
LinkedIn Learning
Adobe Programs
Branding
HTML & CSS
Layout & Design
EMPLOYMENT
Acuity Brands Lighting, Conyers, GA
June 2014 - Present: Creative Services Production Manager
Lead a team of five production artists that worked directly with marketing service managers, sales team and departmental heads to improve the production process, which resulted in increased productivity, reduced error rate and better communication. Developed standard work and brand guidelines across the entire company, improving brand awareness and identity. Helped set up and deploy our new traffic management software. Also provided IT support for Macs.
Acuity Brands Lighting, Conyers, GA
June 2008 - March 2014: Senior Graphic Designer
Designed promotional, marketing and direct-to-customer materials in both print and digital mediums. Aided in the development of digital marketing strategy and brand identity. Sole administrator of our digital asset management system.
Progressive Lighting, Braselton, GA
March 2004 - June 2008: Senior Graphic Designer
Cataloged layout and design as well as developed advertisements and promotional materials for the sales team. Managed a team of graphic designers which helped organize and maintain department servers and updates to company websites.
Puttin’ On The Dog Catalogue, Stone Mountain, GA
March 2003 - March 2004: Graphic Designer
Designed the layout of company catalogs for both print and online publication. Provided complete maintenance for company website. Produced advertising and marketing materials.
Pinnacle Publishing, Roswell, GA
May 2002 - March 2003: Art Director
Managed and directed magazine layout and photo shoots. Developed advertisements and illustrations. Organized contracts, scheduled meeting with clients, and setup promotional events.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Art Direction
- Branding
- Concepting
- Creativity
- Digital Design
- Easily Adaptable
- Fast Learner
- Marketing
- Organization
- Published Author
- Technical Knowledge
- Adobe Creative Suite
- BEE
- CSS
- HTML
- Mac & PC Platforms
- Microsoft Office
- OneDrive
- Pardot
- ProofHQ
- Sharepoint
- WebDAM
- Workfront
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST