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I'm Chris “Hoss” Howland, a creative mind and hardworking professional who thrives on turning ideas into campaigns. I lead operations, build new business, and collaborate with copywriters, printers, and clients to deliver print and digital solutions. From logo design and branding to photo shoots, color correction, and engaging advertising campaigns, I stay hands-on and focused on quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.…I'm Chris “Hoss” Howland, a creative mind and hardworking professional who thrives on turning ideas into campaigns. I lead operations, build new business, and collaborate with copywriters, printers, and clients to deliver print and digital solutions. From logo design and branding to photo shoots, color correction, and engaging advertising campaigns, I stay hands-on and focused on quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.

Chris “Hoss” Howland

Art Director, Designer, Creative Director, +7

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I'm Chris “Hoss” Howland, a creative mind and hardworking professional who thrives on turning ideas into campaigns. I lead operations, build new business, and collaborate with copywriters, printers, and clients to deliver print and digital solutions. From logo design and branding to photo shoots, color correction, and engaging advertising campaigns, I stay hands-on and focused on quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.…I'm Chris “Hoss” Howland, a creative mind and hardworking professional who thrives on turning ideas into campaigns. I lead operations, build new business, and collaborate with copywriters, printers, and clients to deliver print and digital solutions. From logo design and branding to photo shoots, color correction, and engaging advertising campaigns, I stay hands-on and focused on quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.

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I’m Chris “Hoss” Howland, a creative mind and hardworking professional who thrives on turning ideas into campaigns. I lead operations, build new business, and collaborate with copywriters, printers, and clients to deliver print and digital solutions.

From logo design and branding to photo shoots, color correction, and engaging advertising campaigns, I stay hands-on and focused on quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Advertising Illustration

Expert

Web Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Artist at 3 Little Birds Creative

January 1, 2010 - Present

In charge of daily operations, new business development, campaign development, work closely with copywriters, printers and clients, press checks, prepare jobs for print, manipulate & color-correct photos, organize and direct photo shoots, design banner ads, business cards, brochures, magazine design, signage, print ads, PowerPoint presentations, e-mail blasts, billboards and logo design.

President & Chief Creative Officer at Abnormal Advertising

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

In charge of daily operations, new business development, work closely with copy writers, printers and clients, managed freelancers, campaign development, press checks, manipulate & color-correct photos, prepare jobs for print, train new team members, social media campaigns, organize and direct photo shoots, design banner ads, business cards, brochures, signage, print ads, PowerPoint presentations, e-mail blasts and logo design.

Art director / Designer / Production Artist at AIR Marketing

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2010

Worked closely with creative director, copy writers, other designers and clients. Campaign development, prepare jobs for print, color correction on photos, organize and direct photo shoots, design brochures, signage, print ads, billboards and logo design.

Art director at Cooley Advertising & PR

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004

Worked closely with creative director, copy writers, media coordinators, other designers and clients. Campaign development, prepare jobs for print, organize and direct photo shoots, television and radio spots, design brochures, signage, print ads and billboards.

Advertising Designer / Production Artist at McMurry Publishing

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001

Worked closely with art directors, copy writers and other designers to create health-related magazines, prepare jobs for print, color correction on photos, design brochures, signage and print ads.

Designer / Associate Production Director at The Phoenix Business Journal

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1999

Worked closely with other designers, editorial and sales staff to put out a weekly newspaper and up to 13+ business related magazines a year. Created ads and in-house promotional pieces, prepare jobs for print, logo design, press check 250+ page publications.

Bar department warehouse Lead at EPIC Party Team

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Prepping wood/metal bars by cleaning, fixing and installing lights for rental; training new employees; problem solving in a fast-paced environment; keeping work area safe and clean; occasional setup/delivery and working with customers face to face.

Stocking Liquor Department / Dairy Department at Frys Food Stores

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Stocking liquor, bartending, maintain a clean and tidy work environment; assist customers; stock the dairy department; ensure no expired product hits shelves; extensive knowledge of pallet jacks and Big Joe electric stacker.

Bartender at Simple Machine Brewing Company

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Provided a pleasant drinking experience to customers; served drinks in a timely manner while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area.

Bar / Warehouse Lead at EPIC Party Team

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026

Bar department warehouse lead; prepping wood/metal bars, cleaning, fixing and installing lights etc. for rental of one of the state’s largest party rental companies. Training new employees. Problem solving, fast-paced environment. Keeping work area safe and clean. Occasional setup / deliver and working with customers face to face.

Liquor Department / Dairy Department at Frys Food Stores

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Stocking liquor, bartending, maintaining a clean work environment. Take care of customers in a timely manner and answer their questions and assist them in any way possible. Stock the dairy department, ensure no expired product hits the shelves. Extensive knowledge of pallet jacks and Big Joe electric stacker.