Chris kerklin
A CREATIVE :: A PROBLEM SOLVER :: A LEADER
ABOUT ME ::
When I was first introduced to graphic design my junior year at the University of Central Oklahoma, I was thinking from an artistic career perspective. I quickly learned how wrong that was! I was blown away when my Design Professor assigned the most non-traditional "crazy" assignments. Everything from solving mind games laying in his office, to presenting the entire alphabet in the form of pretzels (without altering). Yes, pretzels, and it is possible! Projects like those in our curriculum taught me that I wasn't just a designer or an artist – I was a society problem solver. I learned things like my state-of-the-art computer or the latest softwares come and go, and although they contribute to producing great ideas, the most important tool in this business is our MINDS.
I am a true creative professional at heart, a Christian, a Father, a comedian, a cartoonist, and a sports enthusiast who loves brands and being around and meeting new people!
CREATIVE SKILLS ::
• Identifying & solving problems
• Effective communication
• Creating/maintaining effective brands
• Leading teams toward a mission & purpose
• Getting my hands "dirty" in mockups
• Sketching & illustrating
• Photo shoots
• Brand Design
• Brainstorming & developing ideas
• Presenting & selling concepts
• Production & layout art
• Finance & budget management
• Writing & managing contracts/scopes
• Developing new processes & workflow
• Recruiting talent & staffing
• Writing job descriptions
• Creating onboarding plans for new employees
• Account management
• Creating & maintaining strong company culture
• Leading a team/team success