Erick Straghalis

Current

Creative Director at Imagitas
Freelance at Beantown Graphics

Past

Manager, Creative Services at Imagitas
Graphic Designer at Imagitas, Inc.
Web Producer at NBC/Hearst-Argyle Syndications, LLC.

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Education

Wheaton College
Academia Britanica Cuscatleca

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Erick Straghalis’s Summary

Highly motivated and driven creative strategist, combining a strong business acumen, unquenchable thirst for trend-setting technology, and a focused eye on creative and innovative design. Adept in driving creativity and innovation across multiple business units, building trust and value, and increasing ROI. Proven in delivering effective and efficient campaigns that command response and increase redemption. Empowered team leader, proficient in building and managing strong design groups from the ground up, and working effectively in cross-functional environments.

Erick Straghalis’s Specialties:

branding and identity, creative problem solving, process and efficiency, graphic design, web design, online presence, visual marketing, direct marketing, B2B, B2C, consulting, GUI, UI, mover's, moving, auto industry, television and video production, copy writing, development, government alliances

Erick Straghalis’s Experience

Creative Director

Imagitas

(Privately Held; PBI; Marketing and Advertising industry)

April 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)

Manage creative projects from concept to completion, driving, collaboratively building, and translating marketing and business objectives into creative strategies. Oversee all creative projects and staff, and responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative department. Lead and direct the creative team in the production of advertising and marketing collateral. Continually research new and innovative approaches in project management, design and creativity, providing recommendations and guidance in creative growth and industry trends. Responsible for the health of the creative organization as a whole, owning creative training initiatives, overall design guidance and mentorship. A resource to the entire company – especially sales, account management and marketing teams.
Freelance

Beantown Graphics

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2001 — Present (8 years )

Creative Strategy, Marketing and Design