Kessara Dhana
Carmel
Summary
Skilled Creative Director adept at overseeing writers, designers and artists to accomplish challenging objectives. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager proficient in business operations and customer needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Linnea
12.2019 - Current
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Oversaw full teams artists, designers and project managers.
- Recruited, hired and trained top candidates with eye for performance.
- Negotiated contracts with stylists and photographers to organize photo shoots.
- Evaluated and approved image retouch work, mechanicals and art proofs to deliver quality results.
- Planned art and design requirements for artists, management companies and internal teams.
- Preserved branding standards of assigned accounts.
- Oversaw, guided designers
- Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement marketing initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project vision and ensure alignment with business goals.
Social Media Brand Strategist
Kessara Dhana
06.2013 - Current
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails and other collateral.
- Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, advertising agencies and partners.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
Photographer
Kessara Dhana
11.2010 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MOSkills
- Creative team leadership
- Design understanding
- Campaign development
- Deadline-oriented
- Communications strategies
- Strategic leadership
- Complex problem solver
Timeline
Creative Director
Linnea
12.2019 - Current
Social Media Brand Strategist
Kessara Dhana
06.2013 - Current
Photographer
Kessara Dhana
11.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Louis University
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