Award-winning Creative Director with more than 29 years of hands-on graphic design experience in print and digital media. Demonstrated success in art directing unified cross-platform campaigns, designing engaging publications, and creating dynamic brand and experiential marketing. Known for meticulous attention to detail while exceeding client expectations and project goals. Collaborative team player with a passion for creative storytelling.…

Amanda Culver

Award-winning Creative Director with more than 29 years of hands-on graphic design experience in print and digital media. Demonstrated success in art directing unified cross-platform campaigns, designing engaging publications, and creating dynamic brand and experiential marketing. Known for meticulous attention to detail while exceeding client expectations and project goals. Collaborative team player with a passion for creative storytelling.…

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Award-winning Creative Director with more than 29 years of hands-on graphic design experience in print and digital media. Demonstrated success in art directing unified cross-platform campaigns, designing engaging publications, and creating dynamic brand and experiential marketing. Known for meticulous attention to detail while exceeding client expectations and project goals. Collaborative team player with a passion for creative storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Publishing at MedMark, LLC
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Leads publishing responsibilities across print and digital offerings, coordinating design and production workflows, brand consistency, client/author communication, and delivery of marketing/trade materials and electronic/social media assets.
Freelance Creative Director/Graphic Designer
January 1, 2015 - Present
Works with diverse clients to design trade show identity systems, experiential design, publications, product packaging, and school marketing collateral (including calendar menu designs). Also delivers business systems/forms design for manufacturing and financial companies, brochures and look books for home/interior industries, restaurant menus, event logos and product labels for food suppliers, and book design/illustration. Provides photo restoration/color adjustment, and creates web, app, and social media graphics.
Creative Director/Production Manager at MedMark, LLC
December 31, 2013 - March 31, 2026
Manages design and production for print and digital media from concept through completion. Instrumental in the launch of Dental Sleep Practice magazine; created the logo/brand and editorial design. Designed editorial for five trade magazines: Dental Sleep Practice, Endodontic Practice US, Implant Practice US, Orthodontic Practice US, and Pediatric Dental Practice US. Communicates with clients/authors, works with editorial and sales teams, commissions illustrations, performs press checks/approvals, and designs marketing and trade show materials. Provides creative direction for electronic and social media, builds production schedules, oversees print budgets, and maintains brand identity.
Creative Director at Farran Media, LLC
March 1, 2005 - February 28, 2014
Led and developed the creative team (graphic designers and e-media developers). Oversaw concept/design of editorial for three monthly trade magazines (Dentaltown, Orthotown, and Hygienetown digital). Provided creative direction and production for company websites, apps, electronic media, and social media. Art directed video/audio projects, created identity for an annual trade show, partnered with Marketing Director on a strategic member campaign, and collaborated with internal teams to achieve record direct request numbers (>99%). Commissioned and art directed photo shoots/illustrations; managed vendor relationships, multiple budgets, archives, and creative department equipment/software.
Graphic Designer at Identity Marketing
August 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005
Created logos and designs for imprinting on promotional products and garments. Maintained the client e-store, redesigned company websites, and used CAD to digitize/edit designs for embroidery.
Graphic Designer at ASU Alumni Association
August 1, 1999 - February 1, 2004
Managed production of ASU Vision magazine from concept to printing. Created designs/layouts for print and promotional products (200+ projects annually), supervised students/assistants, managed association websites, designed and distributed e-newsletters, scheduled/directed photo shoots, coordinated with print representatives to meet budget guidelines, tracked project status, and upheld/monitored graphic standards.
Layout and Production Artist at Albertsons Inc. Marketing Department
June 29, 1998 - July 30, 1999
Layout and production work for marketing materials within the department.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design at University of Denver
September 1, 1994 - May 15, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Professional Services
    Dental Sleep Practice magazine cover story
    Designed to show the impact of Dr. Frantz on the oral appliance field, this cover story from the Fall 2021 issue of Dental Sleep Practice magazine centered around the EMA oral appliance and the extensive engineering/design that went into its development. This issue of Dental Sleep Practice won a 2023 American Graphic Design Health & Wellness Award in the category of publication design. magazine graphicdesigner…