
Creative Director at 803 Labs, iNC
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

Creative Director at 803 Labs, iNC
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area
Right out of college, I decided it was the best time to try and do a venture of my own. Without much to loose I was on my way. That was eight years ago. 803 Productions went from a two man operation working out of a kitchen to a 8 man organization to a successful merger with another area powerhouse. Look forward to continue to grow a nice slow but steady pace and venture into new realms of business.
Not only do I act as business owner, my real role is Creative Director. I oversee and work hands-on on various design projects - spanning from complete identity designs to advertising campaigns to product development. The creative in me is alway in sponge mode, soaking it all in.
Art Direction, Coordination, Planning, Branding and Identity, Foresight, Market Trends
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
Adjunct professor for Horry-Georgetown Technical College, teaching second year students the finer points of Marketing & Design.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
803 Productions merged forces with a long standing photographic reproduction company, MB Photo Plus. Through the merger the employees of 803 Productions and MB Photo Plus came under one roof, 803 Labs, INC. I oversee and manage 803 Labs, Creative Department consisting of 6 employees as well as maintain production lines with the rest of the work force.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 2008 — December 2008 (6 months)
Oversee Government Relations as it pertains to the advertising and marketing fields in and around Myrtle Beach.
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
July 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Brand development, web site UI and intranet management. Developed new brand to co-inside with national effort.
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
August 2007 — May 2008 (10 months)
CREATE: Carolina Regional Exposition of Art, Technology & Education
An effort to raise awareness of the growing grassroots personal media revolution, a group of Myrtle Beach creative types called the Grand Strand Bloggers are set to launch an annual conference for individuals interested in getting a running start with all things related to creativity, productivity, connectivity and community on the Grand Strand.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2002 — April 2007 (4 years 7 months)
Creative Genius is what it say on my business card. While some say that may a little pretentious I however feel as it is just confidence in what I do. Working in the field for a while now and going to school for direct study I have attained a little more insight into the design world than your average person of the street. I eat, live and enjoy design everyday. While my present duties as business owner have taken me away for m day in and day out designing I still over see and manage every design project that comes through the door.
BFA , Graphic Design , 1999 — 2002
Graphic Design, History, Outdoor, New Technology, Travel, Business Ventures, Geocaching, Hiking
South Carolina BBQ Association, AAFCC, Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS)
Gold ADDY Award 2005 - Murder Beach POP
Gold ADDY Award 2006 - Native Sons Website
Silver ADDY Award 2007 - 803 Labs, Collateral Material
2007 Certified Mig/Tig Welder
2007 Certified BBQ Judge State Of SC