Chris Halsey

Professional Creative Specialist (North Orange County, CA)

Fullerton, California 92835

Objective

To excel as a creative professional utilizing established skills in graphic design, marketing, public relations, journalism, photography, broadcasting, and multimedia work

Experience

Sperry Van Ness Asset Management & Leasing, Irvine, CA
Marketing Coordinator, Feb 2007 – present

• Oversee identity and all digital image materials for 3 company sub-brands
• Design and archive all collateral materials (i.e. flyers, postcards, brochures)
• Key member of internal website management and development team
• Maintain all-encompassing media kits for 3 company sub-brands
• Develop email marketing campaigns for properties
• Interface with various vendors concerning mass mailer projects, collateral and large-scale printing and outdoor signs

United States Navy Reserve, San Diego, CA
Mass Communication Specialist, Jan 2000 – present

• Assistant Operations Officer for more than 40 reserve media specialists affiliated with a major pacific fleet public affairs command
• Officer in Charge for several successful public affairs assignments
• 2003 and 2004 Editor of The Navy Reservist Almanac, an annual reference guide distributed
internationally to more than 100,000 active Navy Reservists
• Director and Technical Director for quarterly media training broadcasts designed to train and prepare high-ranking officials for encounters with civilian media.
• Developed training programs for the Navy public affairs community
• Releasing authority for internal and external story releases

Pull'R Holding Company LLC, Santa Fe Springs, CA
Manager of Creative Services, Mar 2005 – Feb 2007

• Managed all style guide and digital artwork assets for 3 major product brand and 5 sub-brands
• Designed and maintained all company collateral materials (i.e. catalogs, pamphlets, flyers, brochures)
• Responsible for design, tracking and logistics for all product packaging, merchandisers and signs
• Developed all company websites including the company’s corporate website, 3 branding sub-sites and an eCommerce store
• Directed, produced and edited numerous multimedia products and product promotion videos
• Supervised all marketing, public relations, tradeshow programs
• Interfaced with global vendors regarding all product artwork issues including press checks, dyeline usage, product placement and barcode standards

The Creative Group, Irvine, CA
Freelance Graphic Designer, Aug 2004 – Feb 2005

• Provided graphic design, advertising and marketing services to various clients including the following:

Cambro Manufacturing Company, Huntington Beach, CA

• Developed an identity system and constructed an all-inclusive packet for Fresh Ideas, an elementary school-level food education program
• Build various catalogs featuring catering supplies

DGWB, Santa Ana, CA

• Build displays for portfolio of work in support of a major Southern California awards program for the advertising and marketing industry

World Shoe Association, Newport Beach, CA

• Established graphic designer position within marketing department
• Produced all collateral materials for February 2005 National Shoe Show including stationary, various forms, color-coded maps, signs and invitations

MOB Media, Inc., Foothill Ranch, CA

• Updated various collateral and electronic materials
• Incorporated identity systems into new designs
• Creative contributor during brainstorming sessions

Orange County Business Journal, Irvine, CA
National Accounts Coordinator, Jan 2000 – Jul 2004

• Managed all national sales desk campaigns and advertising sales logs
• Coordinated advertising placements of all national accounts
• Designed flyers, section covers and presentations
• Event coordinator for three major awards programs, responsible for collecting nomination profiles, developing comprehensive presentation binders for judges, all attendance sales and general logistics

United States Navy, San Diego, CA
Editor/Journalist, Jun 1994 – Dec 1999

• Editor, Section Editor for various internal publications and newsletters including the Navy Compass and the Big E Shuttle
• Credited with more than 200 articles, 300 photos and 500 publication layouts
• Managed television broadcasting channels aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
• Produced numerous internal television news segments
• Hosted several radio broadcasts featuring music, news reports and interviews
• Media escort for distinguished visitors and large civilian groups
• Correspondence coordinator for USS Enterprise (CVN 65), responding to memorabilia requests from across the globe

Education

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
• BFA, Art/Graphic Design (cum laude)
Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA
• AA, Art (with honors)
Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, MD
• Basic Journalism Course
• Basic Broadcasting Course

Applications

Proficient in Macintosh and PC environments. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Flash, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Javascript, eCommerce, Pay Pal scripting

Awards

United States Navy
• 3 Navy Achievement Medals
• 3 Good Conduct Awards
• 1 Letter of Commendation
California State University Fullerton
• Dean's List (3 semesters)
Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union
• 2001 Member Education Award
Poway Unified School District
• 1994 ROP TV/Film Award

Volunteer Service

Families Supporting Adoption, Orange County
• Speaker, 2006 – present
American Institute of Graphic Artists, Orange County Chapter
• Communications Director, 2004
Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Council
• Merit Badge Counselor, 2001 – Present
• Assistant Scoutmaster, 2001 – 2004
Golden Key International Honor Society
• Lifetime Member, California State University Fullerton

References and salary history available upon request

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