Award-winning creative and marketing leader who designs market-specific product messaging by integrating advertising, publishing, and communications to grow brand awareness and sales. Proven record leading product launches, building new brands, and improving visibility and profitability for mid-sized and Fortune 500 organizations. Hands-on manager with experience directing large, cross-functional teams under tight deadlines while delivering on schedule and budget. Has authored and produced major publications, led high-impact direct mail and promotional campaigns, and repeatedly reduced costs through strategic vendor management, outsourcing, and process improvements.

TIMOTHY M. CAIN

Award-winning creative and marketing leader who designs market-specific product messaging by integrating advertising, publishing, and communications to grow brand awareness and sales. Proven record leading product launches, building new brands, and improving visibility and profitability for mid-sized and Fortune 500 organizations. Hands-on manager with experience directing large, cross-functional teams under tight deadlines while delivering on schedule and budget. Has authored and produced major publications, led high-impact direct mail and promotional campaigns, and repeatedly reduced costs through strategic vendor management, outsourcing, and process improvements.

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Award-winning creative and marketing leader who designs market-specific product messaging by integrating advertising, publishing, and communications to grow brand awareness and sales. Proven record leading product launches, building new brands, and improving visibility and profitability for mid-sized and Fortune 500 organizations.

Hands-on manager with experience directing large, cross-functional teams under tight deadlines while delivering on schedule and budget. Has authored and produced major publications, led high-impact direct mail and promotional campaigns, and repeatedly reduced costs through strategic vendor management, outsourcing, and process improvements.

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Work Experience

Creative Director at Timothy M. Cain Creative
January 1, 2000 - Present
Directed mission-critical branding and marketing projects for mid-sized and Fortune 500 clients. Partnered with clients to determine needs and present products/services, researched market trends, and devised cost-effective strategies to increase visibility and sales. Supervised project teams exceeding 40 personnel across design, production, writing/copy editing, printers, videography, talent, and technical resources. Ensured projects met schedules and budgets. Served as Interim Creative Director for a cosmeceutical client, helping reinvent the brand image, overseeing new product development, and creating promotional materials that attracted major responses. Initiated direct mail campaigns for organizations including National Geographic Society, Citibank, Fleet Bank, HSBC, Mastercard, and Smithsonian. Established brands for industry professionals in competitive consulting markets to increase contracts, and developed promotional materials that increased visibility and ongoing sales for C
Art Director / Senior Editor at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Established editorial, visual, and cover design strategies focused on continuous product improvement to increase circulation and revenue. Supervised a team of 7 plus freelance contributors, reviewed all material for compelling content, and managed a budget exceeding $2 million. Contracted external vendors as needed and provided training to internal and external resources to ensure deliverables. Contributed to television and advertising materials. Helped raise circulation from 1.7 million to 2 million by developing a new magazine look and launching new department sections. Earned multiple honors including Print Magazine’s Regional Design award of excellence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Anderson University
January 11, 2030 - July 11, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Anderson University
January 11, 2030 - July 11, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services, Government, Professional Services