Creative Manager at Macquarium
Greater Atlanta Area
- Current
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- Creative Manager at Macquarium Intelligent Communications
- Freelance (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Creative Director at PARIO
- Art Director at Sidereus Technologies
- Art Director at Digital Artifex
- Lead designer at Ultimate Graphics (Sole Proprietorship)
- Education
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- The Art Institute
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Dave Allbritton’s Summary
Experienced, award winning, hands-on creative director who loves being challenged. My focus is on the creative experience as it relates to the audience regardless of the medium. I am seeking opportunities to raise the quality of creative, capitalize on emerging technologies, and continue to develop award-winning solutions.
Dave Allbritton’s Specialties:
Strengths in Creative User Experience Design, (UX), Interactive and rich media, client relationships, communication, conceptualization, brand development, front end/ UI design, motion graphics and video (editing and visual effects).
Core software skills include expert level in:
Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, 3d Studio max, Premiere, Illustrator.
Dave Allbritton’s Experience
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Creative Manager
Macquarium Intelligent Communications
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
As creative manager, Dave manages a team of seasoned interactive designers and developers, and oversees the creative direction for Macquarium. Responsibilities include shaping the creative direction of each engagement, providing thought leadership for internal and external company communications, and mentoring creative teams. Dave’s vision and creativity have guided many remarkable and engaging online experiences for such brands as AT&T, Pepsi, Cox Communications, Holiday Inn, Kraft, Sony Ericsson, The Home Depot and Yahoo!, to name a few.
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Freelance
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Media Production industry)
January 2002 — Present (7 years 11 months)
Freelance consultant (various rolles such as: creative director, art director, designer, animator, marketing consultant)
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Creative Director
PARIO
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2004 — November 2007 (3 years 4 months)
Brand development, interactive design, motion graphics, interface design, video, 3d
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Art Director
Sidereus Technologies
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)
July 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for look and feel of Living Screen® application designs for NBC Olympics, Direct TV, Coke and others. Developed interactive solutions for clients such as Weather Channel, American Cancer Society, and AutoTrader.com.
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Art Director
Digital Artifex
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
September 1999 — June 2003 (3 years 10 months)
Experienced in leading conceptual development, conducting group-brainstorming sessions and pitching to clients. Conceptualized and produced broadcast spots aired on CNN, CNBC and Fox Networks. Creative development for various marketing campaigns and product development to include Brand identity, taglines, and supporting materials. Developed 3D visualization for application interfaces, animations, as well as interactive training solutions.
Ultimate Graphics - Lead designer 1996-1998
Created various print media projects. Conducted print supervision from press checks through approved final output. -
Lead designer
Ultimate Graphics (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Printing industry)
January 1996 — March 1998 (2 years 3 months)
Created and designed various print media projects. Conducted print supervision from press checks through approved final outpu
Dave Allbritton’s Education
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The Art Institute
1996 — 1998
- Activities and Societies:
- Best Portfolio Award, Outstanding Service To College Award, President; Student 3D Animation Users Group, Vice President; Student Multimedia Users Group
Additional Information
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Dave Allbritton’s Interests:
design, art, music, photography, scuba diving, travel, skydiving, camping, skiing, movies, motorcycles, new technology, networking, and zombie movies!
Dave Allbritton’s Groups:
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The Business of Design
Dave Allbritton’s Honors:
2008 Q2 Macquarium Starfish Finalist
2008 WebAward Competition (Selected as Judge)
2008 Q1 Macquarium Starfish
2007 Best in Category - Summit Marketing Effectiveness
2007 Bronze-Telly
2007 Bronze-Telly
2006 Silver-Summit Creative
2006 Silver- Horizon Interactive
Dave Allbritton’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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