Jay Thornton

Current

Creative Director at Collective Bias

Past

Special Projects Manager at JB Hunt
Creative Director at jaythornton.net (Sole Proprietorship)
Graphic Designer at Orbital

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Education

Grand Valley State University
American Intercontinental University
American Intercontinental University

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Arkansas State University

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Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Jay Thornton’s Summary

Before JB Hunt I was a freelancer gathering much of my experience in the entertainment industries including the Miami club scene and hotel and restaurant advertising and marketing. Freelance work teaches you a drive and self-motivated efficiency in product development that I believe truly translates to the corporate environment in which I currently excel.

Originally hired to manage web projects through our driver hiring division, I have moved in less than two years to management of all internal and external corporate advertising. Guided by our branding committee, I am tasked with market research, advertiser evaluation, ad buying, design, execution, and final reporting. All of which is reported directly to our top management and board of directors via my direct management at VP level.

In recent months I have led development of systems to allow for accurate Return on Investment reporting by our sales staff and regularly review processes and applications to better streamline the process of generating “real money” reports on a weekly, monthly, and year-to-date basis.

Jay Thornton’s Specialties:

I am well versed in the technical aspects of corporate infrastructure from my experience as an IT professional before I went into creative advertising. The combination of technical ability and a creative gift make me very strong in my industry.

Jay Thornton’s Experience

Creative Director

Collective Bias

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2009 — Present (5 months)

Design and development ninja. Stay tuned, we're about to make magic happen.
Special Projects Manager

JB Hunt

(Public Company; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

October 2007 — July 2009 (1 year 10 months)

I manage all aspects of our corporate advertising effort including all internal and external branding strategy, print media, and online efforts. This includes ad shopping, buying, design, copyrighting, and production sourcing.
Creative Director
jaythornton.net (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

January 2005 — October 2007 (2 years 10 months)

Freelance marketing, advertising, and design services for clients all over the world.
Graphic Designer

Orbital

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Design industry)

January 2001 — April 2005 (4 years 4 months)

I worked under my mentor Carl McMahon to provide creative services to clients all over south Florida

Jay Thornton’s Education

Grand Valley State University

MS Communication , Branding, creative advertising, leadership , 2005 — 2007

I focused on brand development and management through creative marketing. My project was one of growing interest in the local music and art scene. The promotions and partnering website were an unmitigated success.
American Intercontinental University

BFA , Graphic Design / Visual Communication , 2004 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

Suma Cum Laude
American Intercontinental University

AA , Business Management , 2003 — 2004

Activities and Societies:

Honor Graduate
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

BS , Advertising , 1998 — 2000
Arkansas State University

BS , Marketing , 1996 — 1998