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As an accomplished creative professional with a long-standing track record—whether leading an internal team or supporting clients as a trusted partner—I’ve led high-impact creative initiatives that shape perception, build trust, and drive meaningful engagement through end-to-end brand strategy and integrated communication design. My approach blends inspired creativity with data-informed insights, design thinking, and emerging technologies to deliver impactful solutions that resonate across language, culture, and platforms. Over the years, I’ve partnered with key stakeholders from large global organizations and entertainment companies to tech startups andmission-driven membership organizations to craft compelling brand strategies, visual identities, and audience experiences (AX) across print and digital platforms. This cross-sector acumen has made me a trusted resource for brands looking to connect in a global marketplace. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Core Competencies: • Creative & Design Leadership • Communication Design | Design Thinking & Ideation • Brand Strategy & Evolution | Visual Identity & Brand Systems • Multicultural & Multilingual Design | Audience Experience (AX) • Cross-Functional Team Building & Leadership • Stakeholder Collaboration…As an accomplished creative professional with a long-standing track record—whether leading an internal team or supporting clients as a trusted partner—I’ve led high-impact creative initiatives that shape perception, build trust, and drive meaningful engagement through end-to-end brand strategy and integrated communication design. My approach blends inspired creativity with data-informed insights, design thinking, and emerging technologies to deliver impactful solutions that resonate across language, culture, and platforms. Over the years, I’ve partnered with key stakeholders from large global organizations and entertainment companies to tech startups andmission-driven membership organizations to craft compelling brand strategies, visual identities, and audience experiences (AX) across print and digital platforms. This cross-sector acumen has made me a trusted resource for brands looking to connect in a global marketplace. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Core Competencies: • Creative & Design Leadership • Communication Design | Design Thinking & Ideation • Brand Strategy & Evolution | Visual Identity & Brand Systems • Multicultural & Multilingual Design | Audience Experience (AX) • Cross-Functional Team Building & Leadership • Stakeholder Collaboration

Michael Chinn

Creative Director, Art Director, Brand Designer, +2

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As an accomplished creative professional with a long-standing track record—whether leading an internal team or supporting clients as a trusted partner—I’ve led high-impact creative initiatives that shape perception, build trust, and drive meaningful engagement through end-to-end brand strategy and integrated communication design. My approach blends inspired creativity with data-informed insights, design thinking, and emerging technologies to deliver impactful solutions that resonate across language, culture, and platforms. Over the years, I’ve partnered with key stakeholders from large global organizations and entertainment companies to tech startups andmission-driven membership organizations to craft compelling brand strategies, visual identities, and audience experiences (AX) across print and digital platforms. This cross-sector acumen has made me a trusted resource for brands looking to connect in a global marketplace. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Core Competencies: • Creative & Design Leadership • Communication Design | Design Thinking & Ideation • Brand Strategy & Evolution | Visual Identity & Brand Systems • Multicultural & Multilingual Design | Audience Experience (AX) • Cross-Functional Team Building & Leadership • Stakeholder Collaboration…As an accomplished creative professional with a long-standing track record—whether leading an internal team or supporting clients as a trusted partner—I’ve led high-impact creative initiatives that shape perception, build trust, and drive meaningful engagement through end-to-end brand strategy and integrated communication design. My approach blends inspired creativity with data-informed insights, design thinking, and emerging technologies to deliver impactful solutions that resonate across language, culture, and platforms. Over the years, I’ve partnered with key stakeholders from large global organizations and entertainment companies to tech startups andmission-driven membership organizations to craft compelling brand strategies, visual identities, and audience experiences (AX) across print and digital platforms. This cross-sector acumen has made me a trusted resource for brands looking to connect in a global marketplace. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Core Competencies: • Creative & Design Leadership • Communication Design | Design Thinking & Ideation • Brand Strategy & Evolution | Visual Identity & Brand Systems • Multicultural & Multilingual Design | Audience Experience (AX) • Cross-Functional Team Building & Leadership • Stakeholder Collaboration

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As an accomplished creative professional with a long-standing track record—whether leading an internal team or supporting clients as a trusted partner—I’ve led high-impact creative initiatives that shape perception, build trust, and drive meaningful engagement through end-to-end brand strategy and integrated communication design.

My approach blends inspired creativity with data-informed insights, design thinking, and emerging technologies to deliver impactful solutions that resonate across language, culture, and platforms. Over the years, I’ve partnered with key stakeholders from large global organizations and entertainment companies to tech startups andmission-driven membership organizations to craft compelling brand strategies, visual identities, and audience experiences (AX) across print and digital platforms. This cross-sector acumen has made me a trusted resource for brands looking to connect in a global marketplace.

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Core Competencies:
• Creative & Design Leadership
• Communication Design | Design Thinking & Ideation
• Brand Strategy & Evolution | Visual Identity & Brand Systems
• Multicultural & Multilingual Design | Audience Experience (AX)
• Cross-Functional Team Building & Leadership
• Stakeholder Collaboration

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Work Experience

Chief Brand Officer at Confidios

October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Founding leadership role within a six-person global pre-launch blockchain and AI data security startup, responsible for defining brand strategy and market positioning. Architected foundational brand identity, product naming, website, messaging architecture, and investor narrative; developed enterprise storytelling translating complex technologies for investors and partners.

Lead Designer at National Aeronautics & Space Administration, HQ

April 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Led cross-functional creative initiatives delivering divisional branding, reports, publications, and large-scale exhibit installations supporting agency communications. Provided direct creative support to the Administrator’s Office and Directorate leadership; oversaw in-house printing, mounting, and external fabrication; contributed to NASA Brand Manual to guide visual standards across the agency.

Principal & Chief Creative Officer at Chinn+Partners

January 1, 2003 - March 1, 2022

Founded and led a high-impact brand consultancy delivering strategic brand development and integrated communications for corporations, associations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and tech startups. Built scalable cross-functional teams, managed operations, business development, client relationships, and complex project delivery; translated business goals into omnichannel marketing initiatives.

Chief Creative Officer at CryptoFuse

October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019

Founding leadership role within a five-person startup pioneering first-to-market blockchain technology for secure, offline data transfer. Architected brand foundation, visual identity, messaging architecture, and communications strategy for investors, partners, and enterprise audiences; led investor communications and industry presentations; earned recognition in entrepreneurship acceleration program.

Managing Partner at Jacob Tyler Brand & Digital Agency

September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014

Launched the Mid-Atlantic presence, established market footprint, partnered with leadership on strategic initiatives, directed new business, client relationships, and managed a scalable cross-functional creative team of 30; directed integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, and event platforms.

Art Director (Contract) at NPR

October 1, 2006 - October 1, 2008

Directed a small in-house design team; translated marketing and editorial challenges into strategic creative solutions; art directed and designed cohesive brand experiences across program identities, advertising, and print collateral supporting national marketing and sponsorship campaigns.

Art Director (Contract) at Discovery Communications

March 1, 2003 - February 1, 2004

Art directed marketing campaigns and visual assets for flagship TLC programming; delivered integrated creative across print, digital, out-of-home, and ad sales; supported branding across Discovery portfolio including Health, Science, Discovery Channel, and Animal Planet; contributed to audience growth and Emmy-nominated work.

Creative Director at WorldSpace Satellite Radio

April 1, 1997 - June 1, 2001

Directed global brand identity and marketing communications for the world’s first digital satellite radio service, leading B2B and consumer launch campaigns across multiple regions; built and led a 12-person team and managed a $3.5M budget with international vendor partnerships.