My name is Dan and I am a Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience in print, digital, multi-media, and web design. I have experience providing designs for corporate branding, e-newsletters, product packaging, social media posts, point of purchase displays, animated gifs, brochures, books, magazines, infographics, logos, and apparel. I am also an expert in a wide variety of Adobe programs, and well-versed in generative AI prompting, video-editing, photo manipulation, color correction, and illustration. Additionally, I am very collaborative and easy to work with both online and in-person.…

Daniel Brooks

My name is Dan and I am a Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience in print, digital, multi-media, and web design. I have experience providing designs for corporate branding, e-newsletters, product packaging, social media posts, point of purchase displays, animated gifs, brochures, books, magazines, infographics, logos, and apparel. I am also an expert in a wide variety of Adobe programs, and well-versed in generative AI prompting, video-editing, photo manipulation, color correction, and illustration. Additionally, I am very collaborative and easy to work with both online and in-person.…

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My name is Dan and I am a Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience in print, digital, multi-media, and web design. I have experience providing designs for corporate branding, e-newsletters, product packaging, social media posts, point of purchase displays, animated gifs, brochures, books, magazines, infographics, logos, and apparel. I am also an expert in a wide variety of Adobe programs, and well-versed in generative AI prompting, video-editing, photo manipulation, color correction, and illustration. Additionally, I am very collaborative and easy to work with both online and in-person.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Southern Boating Media
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized layouts and provided art direction to a team of designers, illustrators, and photographers; managed all phases of design, production, and upload for print and digital editions; collaborated with Sales to create monthly digital issue previews; traveled to Europe for a full redesign/relaunch of U.S.-based publications; trained and mentored new designers and interns; oversaw monthly publication production in print and digital forms; designed marketing materials and annual media kits; liaised with photo agencies and tourism boards; provided video editing/production services for YouTube; solved technical issues related to servers and printers; generated custom illustrations; led cost-saving initiatives in color correction; maintained an organized digital archive.
Art Director at Boat International Media
January 1, 2017 - October 25, 2025
Directed art for two monthly international magazines; led cross-functional teams of designers, illustrators, and photographers; oversaw print and digital production; collaborated with Sales to create monthly digital previews; led redesign/relaunch of U.S.-based publications; researched new color correction methodologies; trained and mentored junior designers and interns; supervised monthly magazine production; partnered with clients and Marketing on campaigns; produced video editing/production for the company’s YouTube channel; updated annual media kits and marketing materials; liaised with photographic agencies and tourism boards worldwide to source imagery; provided technical support for servers, printers, and websites; designed monthly magazine supports including supplements and hardback books; implemented cost-saving measures; created monthly custom illustrations; maintained a digital archive.
Associate Art Director at Boat International Media
January 1, 2013 - October 25, 2025
Supported the Art Director on two monthly magazines; contributed to layout design and production; assisted with digital and print workflows; supervised interns and junior designers; liaised with photographic agencies and photographers; contributed to color correction and asset archiving; assisted with promotional materials and illustrations as needed.
Art Director at Boat International Media
January 1, 2017 - October 25, 2025
Conceptualized layouts and provided art direction for two monthly international magazines; managed all phases of design, production, and upload for print and digital editions; collaborated with Sales and Marketing; traveled to Europe for redesign/relaunch; trained designers and interns; produced marketing materials; sourced photographs and video footage; designed annual media kit; led in-house color correction and cost-saving initiatives; generated illustrations; maintained digital archives.
Associate Art Director at Boat International Media
January 1, 2013 - October 25, 2025
Supported Art Director on two monthly magazines; assisted with layouts, production, and asset management; contributed to design proposals, collaboration with photographers and agencies; maintained digital archives and supported events materials.
Associate Art Director at Boat International Media
January 1, 2013 - October 25, 2025
Assisted the lead art director in layout, production, and archive management for the monthly magazine; collaborated with photographers, agencies, and internal teams; contributed to color correction, image sourcing, and promotional materials; supported redesign initiatives and the creation of supplements and annual publications; helped maintain digital asset libraries.
Art Director at SB&Y MEDIA, INC.
January 1, 2017 - November 10, 2025
Directed design projects for two monthly magazines, provided art direction to a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and photographers; managed all phases of design, production, and upload for print and digital versions; trained, mentored, and motivated new designers and interns; implemented color correction improvements and cost-saving processes; created custom illustrations and supported video production for the company’s YouTube channel.
Social Media Manager at VAKANI ORTHODONTICS
January 1, 2000 - November 10, 2025
Managed social media visuals for five locations; prepared images for posting on Instagram and Facebook; collaborated with a videographer to produce and edit Reels and TikToks; designed office collateral and ensured brand consistency across five locations.
Art Director at Boat International Media
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Conceptualized layouts and provided art direction to a team of designers, illustrators, and photographers; redesigned and relaunched U.S.-based publications; managed all phases of design, production, and upload for multiple monthly magazines in print and digital; trained and mentored new designers; led color correction improvements; produced illustrations; collaborated with Events and Marketing for campaigns; oversaw production of monthly magazines; provided video editing/production for YouTube; maintained media kit and marketing collateral; liaised with agencies and tourism boards; ensured brand consistency across five locations.
Creative Director at SB&Y MEDIA, INC.
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creative Director responsible for conceptualizing layouts, art direction for two monthly international magazines, redesign/relaunch of U.S.-based publications, managing design, production, and upload for print and digital versions; researching color correction methods; training and mentoring designers and interns; providing custom illustrations; spearheading in-house color correction to reduce outsourcing costs; overseeing marketing materials, social media visuals, and company-wide branding across five locations; coordinating with Events and Marketing teams and supporting video editing/production for the company’s channels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Graphic Design at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Graphic Design at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Graphic Design at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Graphic Design at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Graphic Design at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Graphic Design at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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