As a Creative Director with over 20 years of experience, I lead brand strategy and marketing excellence across agency and corporate environments. I’ve partnered with Fortune 500s, startups, and nonprofits to craft cross-functional campaigns that combine digital marketing, UX, and data-driven creativity to drive ROI and market share. I’m skilled at translating business goals into compelling creative, leading diverse teams, and delivering measurable results. I’m also adept at managing budgets and delivering high-impact solutions while reducing costs through process optimization and strategic vendor partnerships.…

Stephen Macklin

As a Creative Director with over 20 years of experience, I lead brand strategy and marketing excellence across agency and corporate environments. I’ve partnered with Fortune 500s, startups, and nonprofits to craft cross-functional campaigns that combine digital marketing, UX, and data-driven creativity to drive ROI and market share. I’m skilled at translating business goals into compelling creative, leading diverse teams, and delivering measurable results. I’m also adept at managing budgets and delivering high-impact solutions while reducing costs through process optimization and strategic vendor partnerships.…

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As a Creative Director with over 20 years of experience, I lead brand strategy and marketing excellence across agency and corporate environments. I’ve partnered with Fortune 500s, startups, and nonprofits to craft cross-functional campaigns that combine digital marketing, UX, and data-driven creativity to drive ROI and market share. I’m skilled at translating business goals into compelling creative, leading diverse teams, and delivering measurable results. I’m also adept at managing budgets and delivering high-impact solutions while reducing costs through process optimization and strategic vendor partnerships.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand Graphics Leader, Sales and Promotions at BIC USA Inc
February 7, 1999 - June 9, 2009
• Delivered cohesive brand messaging to trade and consumer audiences for global manufacturer with $2B+ annual revenue • Managed over 300 internal projects annually, achieving 40% reduction in outside agency expenses through strategic in-house capabilities • Oversaw design support staff, in-house photography operations, print procurement, and external agency relationships • Maintained brand guidelines and standards across all marketing materials and sales collateral

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Maine
April 1, 2026 - May 8, 2023
Jounralism. Minors: Philosophy, International Relations

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Government, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Other, Professional Services
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