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Hi, I’m Tom Brazelton, a senior creative leader with extensive experience in design, video, and motion graphics. I love helping brands tell compelling stories using eye-catching visuals and purposeful campaigns. Whether it’s animated ads, branded videos, or strategic campaigns, I combine aesthetic appeal with measurable results.
With deep expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and a knack for fast, high-quality output, I’ve worked both in-house and freelance, turning ideas into content that truly connects. I enjoy collaborating with teams remotely and mentoring junior creatives to elevate the work and ensure consistency across all projects.
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Work Experience
Independent Marketing Consultant — Art Director & Motion Designer at Independent / Freelance
March 1, 2025 - June 12, 2025Produce brand storytelling content for small businesses and freelance clients including animated social ads, short-form videos, and promotional design. Created Facebook/Instagram ads reaching over 20,000 users and driving 1,000+ engagements. Boosted traffic for a brewery through seasonal promotional campaigns. Provided end-to-end concept-to-completion support ensuring consistent, on-brand content. Supported Dynamic Integrated Services with 508-compliant video content for federal clients while continuing strategic creative support.
Senior Creative Strategist at Dynamic Integrated Services
October 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025Led creative strategy and content production for digital campaigns supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Produced accessible video content using Premiere Pro and After Effects, improving 508 compliance by 80%. Streamlined workflows and reduced video delivery timelines by 30%. Mentored junior creatives to boost quality and consistency across campaigns. Continued project-based support as a freelance consultant to maintain messaging continuity and production efficiency.
Marketing & Creative Specialist at MSA Professional Services
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022Produced internal communications and B2B marketing content including explainer videos and branded presentations. Developed motion graphics for service-line marketing and proposal support. Rebuilt digital asset workflows, reducing preparation times by half. Played a key role in shaping messaging strategies and brand guidelines across multiple teams.
Creative Director at Choice Creative Solutions
December 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018Directed creative projects across digital, print, and social campaigns for regional clients, increasing engagement by 25% using motion-first content and paid media strategies. Implemented project management tools to cut turnaround times by 25%.
Education
M.A. at Drake University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017B.A. at University of Northern Iowa
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014Qualifications
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Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods
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