I am a creative professional with twenty years of experience and an innovative Art Director with proven history with public relations and advertising firms. I direct and drive visual and artistic elements in productions and media campaigns and supervise graphic designers. I collaborate with project directors, understand creative vision and models, and lead projects' visual design.

Patrick J. Poteau

I am a creative professional with twenty years of experience and an innovative Art Director with proven history with public relations and advertising firms. I direct and drive visual and artistic elements in productions and media campaigns and supervise graphic designers. I collaborate with project directors, understand creative vision and models, and lead projects' visual design.

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I am a creative professional with twenty years of experience and an innovative Art Director with proven history with public relations and advertising firms.

I direct and drive visual and artistic elements in productions and media campaigns and supervise graphic designers. I collaborate with project directors, understand creative vision and models, and lead projects’ visual design.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Marketing at IKASI
November 1, 2022 - Present
Develop and manage brand’s social media identity; increase social media engagement across platforms; build and moderate social media communities; monitor KPIs; analyze trends and competitor performance; experience with Sprinklr to create social listening dashboards, owned/earned performance reports.
Chief Creative Officer at Evolve Foundry
April 1, 2010 - June 1, 2022
Designed campaigns, promotions and marketing projects; approved art layouts and copy; produced high-quality solutions through flow diagrams, graphic designs, storyboards, and site maps; led team members to deliver project requirements; trained others; prepared art for printing; supervised photoshoots; resolved complex artistic issues; oversaw storyboard development; provided guidance on UX research techniques; reduced payroll/benefits costs by 30% by negotiating pricing while ensuring continuity of services.
Executive Producer at Tele Signal
February 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Managed the Marketing team; developed strategies and managed them; created work schedules and operated production equipment; produced shows for special occasions; directed live broadcasts, films, and recordings; created graphics for television broadcasts; supervised and coordinated the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.
Motion Graphic Artist at Telemax
March 1, 2006 - October 1, 2009
Designed and animated graphics, logo designs, branding and informational graphics; used video and motion assets to build brand stories across multiple mediums and channels; implemented 2D/3D workflows to translate high-quality renderings into motion graphics; recorded video clips, organized raw media, edited footage, added music and voice-overs, and performed media management.
Graphic Designer at Publi Gestion
April 1, 2003 - April 1, 2005
Designed campaigns, promotions, and marketing projects; maintained an archive of images, photos, or previous work products; developed graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites; created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts; prepared notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
Graphic Designer at Image & Marketing s.a.
May 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999
Designed campaigns, promotions and marketing projects; developed creative design for print materials, banners, and signs; designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks; worked with clients to gather and define requirements; managed projects; keyed information into computer equipment to create layouts for clients or supervisors; researched new software or design concepts.

Education

Bachechor in Science at Ecole Superieure Infotronique
September 9, 1996 - June 18, 1999
Associate of Arts at School of Communication Arts
September 13, 1999 - June 15, 2001
Associate of Arts (AA) I Digital Media at School of Communication Arts Raleigh, NC, USA
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2001
Bachechor (BS) I Computer Science at Ecole Supérieure Infotronique d’Haïti Port au Prince, Haiti
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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