about will thomas
Creative Services, Content/Graphic Design, Digital/Print Publication,
Marketing, Production, Project Management, Innovation
Self-directed creative professional with comprehensive accomplishments managing creative development, design, digital and print production, publication, marketing collateral and cross-functional teams to ensure success and achieve goals. Known as an innovative thinker with strong education, nonprofit, and association acumen. Demonstrated success developing and seamlessly executing strategic campaigns with impactful tactical goals. Recognized for maximizing performance by implementing appropriate conceptual design strategies through analysis of details to gain an understanding of the member needs, effortlessly adapting to changing trends. Expertise includes developing and managing publications, advertisements, journals and marketing materials for major associations, non profits and retail chains as well as an awarded designer.
Software Knowledge
• Adobe Creative Suite
- InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Bridge
• Microsoft Office
- Powerpoint, Microsoft Word
Professional Employment
• Art Director - National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
• Art Director - American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Senior Graphic Designer - Kaiser Permanente
• Graphic Designer - Circuit City Stores, Inc
• Graphic Designer- Cadmus Communications
Awards & Honors
• 2019 Silver Award–General Excellence, Journal (EXCEL Award-–Association Media & Publishing)
• 2016 Silver Award–Honor General Audience Book (EXCEL Award-–Association Media & Publishing)
• 2014 Silver Award–Design Excellence, Journals (EXCEL Award-–Association Media & Publishing)
• 2012 First Place, Book Cover Design (American Design Awards)
• 2012 Gold Award–Non-Technical Book (EXCEL Award-–Association Media & Publishing)
• 2012 Second Place, Typographic (Book Design and Effectiveness Competition-–Washington Book Publishers)
• 2011 First Place, Typographic Text; Second Place, Illustrated Cover; Second Place, Technical Text
(Book Design and Effectiveness Competition-–Washington Book Publishers)