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Hello, potential employers. I’m Santos Lopez, a veteran and Florida resident with over four decades in the creative field. I thrive when leading teams, reorganizing workflows, and delivering compelling graphics across editing suites, 3D design, and production environments. My experience spans ad agencies, studios, and corporate settings, consistently driving growth and high-quality results.
I’m excited to bring my hands-on, collaborative approach, strong work ethic, and passion for creativity to a Miami-based organization, contributing to diverse teams and helping brands tell their stories through impactful visuals.
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Work Experience
Director Computer Graphics & 3D Services at 108 Art Production LLC
July 1, 1998 - PresentDirected computer graphics and 3D services, expanding capabilities and diversifying the client base. Led a cross-disciplinary team of editors, art directors, layout artists, freelancers, and production artists. Managed internal editing, advertising, direct mail, packaging, and collateral material projects for major accounts such as Costco, Walmart, CVS Health, Nice-Pak, PDI, and others. Drove revenue growth and operational efficiency while maintaining a hands-on, mentor-led leadership style.
Vice President of Computer Graphics and Studio Services at Carrafiello Diehl & Associates, Inc.
July 1, 1998 - October 8, 2025Led the development of computer graphics and studio services, overseeing a growing team of graphics professionals and studio operations. Drove process improvements, project delivery, and client satisfaction, contributing to year-over-year revenue growth during tenure.
Advertising Computer Graphic Designer at Kallir, Philips, Ross, Inc.
January 1, 1994 - October 8, 2025Created computer graphics for pharmaceutical and other advertising campaigns; collaborated with account teams and creative staff to deliver compelling visuals that supported brand messaging.
Advertising Assistant Art Director to Creative Director at Rolf Werner Rosenthal, Inc.
January 1, 1990 - October 8, 2025Progressed from Advertising Assistant Art Director to Creative Director, contributing to campaign design and execution for diverse clients in the advertising industry.
Director of Editing Suite, Computer Graphics & Studio Services at Dentsu America, Inc.
July 1, 1998 - October 8, 2025Spearheaded the creation and management of an Editing Suite and Computer Graphics Studio, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and supporting a broad portfolio of accounts.
Director of Editing Suite, Computer Graphics & Studio Services at Dentsu America, Inc.
January 1, 1991 - July 1, 1998Spearheaded creation and management of an Editing Suite and a Computer Graphics Studio; led a reorganization and expansion program to diversify the client base; oversaw a team of editors, art directors, layout artists, freelancers, and production artists; contributed to revenue growth of over 35% annually.
Vice President of Computer Graphics and Studio Services at Carrafiello • Diehl & Associates, Inc.
January 1, 1994 - July 1, 1998Led CG and studio services; oversaw operations and client accounts; managed a team and contributed to business growth.
Advertising Computer Graphic Designer at Kallir, Philips, Ross, Inc. (Div. of Omnicom)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Advertising computer graphic designer; produced graphics and layouts for pharmaceutical accounts including Sandoz and Glaxo.
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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Other
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