Leslie Walsh

Current

• Art Director at Cline Davis & Mann

Past

• Jr. Art Director at Brand Pharm
• Graphic Designer at The Marko Group
• Graphic Designer at The Robin Shepherd Group

• College Visitation Coordinator at Savannah College of Art and Design

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Education

• Savannah College of Art and Design

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Connections

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• My Portfolio
• My Company

Leslie Walsh’s Summary

Leslie Walsh’s Specialties:

Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office
Traditional illustration/drawing, photo retouching
Strong conceptual, writing, communication and interpersonal skills

Leslie Walsh’s Experience

• Art Director

  Cline Davis & Mann

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  2009 — Present (less than a year)

  Art Director on two accounts, responsible for concept to completion on both brands, as well as in-house projects and new business pitches. CDM is the top pharmaceutical advertising agency, repeatedly voted “The Most Admired Agency” and “The Most Feared Agency to Pitch Against” by Medical Advertising News.

• Jr. Art Director

  Brand Pharm

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  July 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 1 month)

  • Served as sole Art Director on major account
  • Created concepts and branding/identity for new business pitches
  • Served as in-house illustrator on multiple accounts
  • Laid out advertisements, brochures, and other collateral material
  • Directed photo and video shoots, including voice-over recording and editing

• Graphic Designer

  The Marko Group

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  November 2005 — April 2007 (1 year 6 months)

  • Conceptualized, designed and executed advertisements, layouts, and collateral material for print
  • Worked with regional to national clients in the charity, retail, manufacturing, and automotive industries
  • Developed creative campaign concepts and strategies

• Graphic Designer

  The Robin Shepherd Group

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  April 2006 — July 2006 (4 months)

  • Created identities for clients in the arts, pharmaceuticals, and real estate
  • Art-directed a major illustration project and illustrated several pieces
  • Laid out advertisements, brochures, and other collateral material
  • Responsible for creating fresh concepts for a wide range of clients
  • Mentored and taught Adobe software to intern

• College Visitation Coordinator

  Savannah College of Art and Design

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  2005 — 2005 (less than a year)

Leslie Walsh’s Education

• Savannah College of Art and Design

  2001 — 2005

Additional Information

Leslie Walsh’s Websites:

• My Portfolio
• My Company

Leslie Walsh’s Interests:

drawing, art, design, yoga, travel, culture, manners, reading, cooking, music, film

Leslie Walsh’s Groups:

AIGA, SI, SCAD Alumni Jacksonville Chapter (Founder/President) 2006, SCAD Society of Illustration 2005 (President), Kiwanis

•    SCAD Alumni Association

Leslie Walsh’s Honors:

Silver ADDY Award, Jacksonville Film and Television Guide, 2008
Published design, Illustrious, 2006
Dean's List, SCAD, 2001-05
"Viewer's Choice Award," Switch-a-roo illustration show, 2005
Printed design, anti-smoking poster design competition, 2005
Illustration Senior Show, 2005
Published illustration, Deep magazine, 2004
In-the-Round Exhibition, 2004
“Outstanding Junior of the Year” award, SCAD, 2003

Leslie Walsh’s Contact Settings

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