Creative marketing professional with 20+ years of experience building brand identities, advertising campaigns, and content strategies that drive engagement and measurable business growth. Known for combining creative vision with strategic thinking to strengthen brand awareness and support sales teams. I lead end-to-end projects from concept through execution, collaborating across leadership, marketing, and sales to align messaging and design with business objectives. I also leverage AI-assisted creative workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe tools) to accelerate ideation and content development while maintaining human creative direction and brand consistency.

Jeff Denton

Creative marketing professional with 20+ years of experience building brand identities, advertising campaigns, and content strategies that drive engagement and measurable business growth. Known for combining creative vision with strategic thinking to strengthen brand awareness and support sales teams. I lead end-to-end projects from concept through execution, collaborating across leadership, marketing, and sales to align messaging and design with business objectives. I also leverage AI-assisted creative workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe tools) to accelerate ideation and content development while maintaining human creative direction and brand consistency.

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Creative marketing professional with 20+ years of experience building brand identities, advertising campaigns, and content strategies that drive engagement and measurable business growth. Known for combining creative vision with strategic thinking to strengthen brand awareness and support sales teams.

I lead end-to-end projects from concept through execution, collaborating across leadership, marketing, and sales to align messaging and design with business objectives. I also leverage AI-assisted creative workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe tools) to accelerate ideation and content development while maintaining human creative direction and brand consistency.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Packaging Sales & Marketing Specialist at YEBO GROUP
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Provided inside sales, client support, and creative packaging solutions for a custom packaging manufacturer, serving as a primary point of contact from concept through production. Managed high-volume outreach (calls and email campaigns) to engage prospective clients and re-activate past accounts, building a consistent sales pipeline. Identified client needs and presented tailored packaging solutions to strengthen relationships and increase repeat business. Partnered with sales and production teams to support client acquisition and project execution from concept through delivery. Used HubSpot CRM to track engagement, follow-ups, and lead progression, improving organization and response timing. Developed branded presentations and packaging concepts to support sales conversations and communicate value effectively.
Marketing Manager | Creative & Brand Lead at Stand-By Personnel
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2022
Oversaw marketing strategy, brand positioning, and creative execution while supporting company growth and community outreach. Led branding, marketing strategy, and creative execution supporting expansion from 1 to 3 locations (200% growth). Revitalized brand identity and social media presence, increasing engagement by 60%+. Designed and executed advertising campaigns driving a 40% increase in web traffic and 30% growth in hiring leads. Directed content creation and messaging strategies to strengthen community engagement and brand awareness. Managed and mentored creative staff, improving campaign turnaround time by 25%.
Creative Director | Marketing & Business Development (Freelance) at Denton Creative
May 1, 2000 - Present
Founded and led a creative marketing consultancy delivering branding, advertising, sales enablement, and business development solutions while managing client relationships and strategic growth initiatives. Directed full-cycle branding and marketing campaigns increasing client engagement by 30–40% across digital platforms. Produced high-impact visual content, advertising assets, and brand systems contributing to 20–35% growth in visibility. Partnered with clients to develop brand messaging, content strategies, and campaign direction aligned with business goals. Built and managed creative teams and freelancers to improve workflow efficiency and project delivery. Developed marketing and promotional materials supporting client growth and audience engagement.

Education

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Visual Communications at Oklahome State University, Institute of Technology
July 17, 2026 - July 17, 2026
AAS in Visual Communications Specialized training in visual narrative and creative brand strategy. This degree provided the technical and artistic framework to transform concepts into high-impact digital content, including logo development, multimedia animation, and strategic marketing communications designed to drive user engagement.

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods
    CPS Garten: Inspired By Material
    This project brought in the emotion and mental vision of what the materials behind the story brought to the architects and designers. video advert animator filmdirector videoeditor content creative graphicdesigner artdirector creativespecialist socialmedia adobecreative jeffdenton dentoncreative
    EMSA: Someone Is Coming.
    Rather than simply promoting job openings alone, the campaign positions EMSA as an employer defined by compassion, courage, and purpose. By combining cinematic storytelling, campaign development, and emotionally driven creative direction, the work demonstrates how employer branding can connect future EMS professionals with the mission behind the uniform. jeffdenton dentoncreative adobeexpress adobeaudition conentcreation artdirection creative video explainervideo videoeditor filmdirector animator advert
    EMSA: Someone Is Coming.
    Rather than simply promoting job openings alone, the campaign positions EMSA as an employer defined by compassion, courage, and purpose. By combining cinematic storytelling, campaign development, and emotionally driven creative direction, the work demonstrates how employer branding can connect future EMS professionals with the mission behind the uniform. jeffdenton dentoncreative
    CPS Garten Corporation: Strategic Brand Modernization & Sales Support Initiative

    Project Overview:
    Serving as a key creative and strategic partner for this 40-year-old, family-owned corporation, I spearheaded a comprehensive modernization of our marketing and sales support infrastructure. My role involved elevating our brand identity to better connect with architects and designers by shifting from a product-inventory focus to an atmospheric, experience-driven narrative.

    Scope of Work:

    Creative & Art Direction: Developed a cohesive visual strategy across all channels, shifting toward editorial-style storytelling that highlights the emotional impact of our spatial materials.
    
    Digital & Multimedia Content: Led the production of modern e-blast campaigns, high-impact animated videos, and refreshed social media content to drive brand engagement.
    
    Strategic Sales Support: Created targeted presentation materials and sales tools to support the inside sales team, directly enhancing our outreach to architects and designers.
    
    Brand Leadership: Modernized the company’s digital presence, acting as a creative lead to ensure that all marketing initiatives—from conceptualization to final deployment—aligned with the company’s legacy and future growth goals.
    

    Impact:
    This project successfully transformed how we communicate with our target audience, creating a sophisticated, design-forward brand presence that better supports our sales objectives and strengthens our market position with architectural and design professionals. #graphicdesigner #animator #videoeditor #content #creativespecialist #socialmediacontent

    Stand-By Personnel: Brand Modernization & Strategic Division Rebrand

    Project Overview:
    Spearheaded a comprehensive brand modernization for Stand-By Personnel, transitioning the firm from a monolithic brand identity to a segmented, high-growth structure. I provided end-to-end creative direction, art direction, and team leadership to differentiate the organization’s three core divisions: Skilled, Welding, and Labor.

    Strategic Scope:

    • Creative & Art Direction: Redesigned and modernized the corporate logo, establishing a unique visual system for each division using distinct color coding (Navy Blue, Orange, and Grey) to drive instant market recognition.

    • Campaign & Content Strategy: Developed standalone advertising and social media strategies for each division, replacing a consolidated feed with targeted, editorial-driven content.

    • Leadership & Execution: Served as the project lead, managing the transition in brand messaging and community-building efforts to improve engagement with career and job seekers.

    Impact:
    By refining the brand architecture and optimizing the digital presence of each division, the campaign achieved a 75% increase in both social media followers and applicant volume. This project demonstrates my ability to provide full-scope creative direction, from initial conceptualization to successful market implementation.

    EMSA Paramedic Recruitment Campaign: Concept-to-Completion Strategy

    Project Overview:
    Tasked with developing a recruitment campaign for EMSA paramedic positions, I was provided with no existing assets—no content, imagery, text, or audio. I was responsible for the entire creative lifecycle, translating the essence of the paramedic role into a compelling visual and narrative campaign.

    My Creative Direction & Scope:

    • Conceptualization: Defined the core messaging and emotional angle required to resonate with potential candidates.

    • Storyboarding: Architected the visual narrative, sequencing scenes to build an impactful, coherent story that honors the high-stakes nature of the work.

    • Content Production: Executed the end-to-end creative production, ensuring every element of the advertising—from visual tone to copy—was built from scratch to drive engagement.

    Impact:
    By managing this project from initial concept through to final delivery, I successfully translated an abstract recruiting need into a cohesive, finished advertising campaign that effectively positioned the EMSA brand to attract career-seekers. This project demonstrates my ability to provide full-service creative direction and execute complex brand initiatives under independent creative oversight.