Creative Director at Majestic Creative
Orange County, California Area
- Current
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- Creative Director at Majestic Creative
- Past
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- Creative Services at Hero Nutritionals
- Marketing Coordinator, Asset Management & Leasing at Sperry Van Ness
- Journalist/Photographer at U.S. Navy Reserve
- Manager of Creative Services at Pull'R Holdings
- Freelance Graphic Designer (The Creative Group, Irvine, CA) at Cambro Manufacturing
- Freelance Graphic Designer (The Creative Group, Irvine, CA) at World Shoe Association
- Freelance Graphic Designer (The Creative Group, Irvine, CA) at DGWB
- Freelance Graphic Designer (The Creative Group, Irvine, CA) at MOB Media, Inc.
- Communications Director, Orange County Chapter at AIGA
- National Accounts Coordinator at Orange County Business Journal
- Editor/Journalist at United States Navy
- Education
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- California State University-Fullerton
- Defense Information School
- Poway High School
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Chris Halsey’s Experience
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Creative Director
Majestic Creative
(Graphic Design industry)
2002 — Present (7 years )
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Creative Services
Hero Nutritionals
(Graphic Design industry)
July 2008 — February 2009 (8 months)
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Marketing Coordinator, Asset Management & Leasing
Sperry Van Ness
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Real Estate industry)
February 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 6 months)
• 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 -
Journalist/Photographer
U.S. Navy Reserve
(Government Agency; Military industry)
January 2000 — July 2008 (8 years 7 months)
• Leading Petty Officer for more than 40 reserve mass communication 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 -
Manager of Creative Services
Pull'R Holdings
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
March 2005 — February 2007 (2 years )
• 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 -
Freelance Graphic Designer (The Creative Group, Irvine, CA)
Cambro Manufacturing
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Plastics industry)
February 2005 — February 2005 (1 month)
• 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 -
Freelance Graphic Designer (The Creative Group, Irvine, CA)
World Shoe Association
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Apparel & Fashion industry)
November 2004 — January 2005 (3 months)
• 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 -
Freelance Graphic Designer (The Creative Group, Irvine, CA)
DGWB
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2004 — October 2004 (1 month)
• Build displays for portfolio of work in support of a major Southern California awards program for the advertising and marketing industry
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Freelance Graphic Designer (The Creative Group, Irvine, CA)
MOB Media, Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2004 — September 2004 (2 months)
• Updated various collateral and electronic materials
• Incorporated identity systems into new designs
• Creative contributor during brainstorming sessions -
Communications Director, Orange County Chapter
AIGA
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Design industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year )
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National Accounts Coordinator
Orange County Business Journal
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
January 2000 — July 2004 (4 years 7 months)
• 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 -
Editor/Journalist
United States Navy
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USN; Military industry)
June 1994 — December 1999 (5 years 7 months)
• 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
Chris Halsey’s Education
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California State University-Fullerton
BFA , Art (Graphic Design) , 2001 — 2004
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Defense Information School
Completed , Basic Journalism Course; Basic Broadcasters Course , 1997 — 1997
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Poway High School
Diploma , 1990 — 1994
- Activities and Societies:
- Writers of Influence, Future Film Makers, Theater Guild, Swim Team, JV Football
Additional Information
Chris Halsey’s Websites:
Chris Halsey’s Interests:
Writing, Drawing, Comic Books, Graphic Arts, Football, Swimming
Chris Halsey’s Groups:
American Institute of Graphic Artists - Orange County Chapter
Boy Scouts of America - Orange County Council
Families Supporting Adoption, Orange County
Golden Key International Honor Society
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OCEAN - Orange County Executives And Networkers -
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Boy Scouts of America Adult Volunteers -
US Navy -
Cal State Fullerton Alumni -
US Navy Public Affairs Professionals -
United States Navy Network -
AIGA Orange County -
Poway High School Alumni -
Scratch My Back...for Marketers and Design Freelancers -
OC Job Talk -
CSUF 483G Entertainment Alumni
Chris Halsey’s Honors:
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
Chris Halsey’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
