I am a creative leader with years of experience in advertising and brand development, driving innovative campaigns across national media. I excel at graphic design, product marketing, and mentoring emerging talent, helping brands reach new audiences and strengthen their market presence.

Galen Pauling

I am a creative leader with years of experience in advertising and brand development, driving innovative campaigns across national media. I excel at graphic design, product marketing, and mentoring emerging talent, helping brands reach new audiences and strengthen their market presence.

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I am a creative leader with years of experience in advertising and brand development, driving innovative campaigns across national media.

I excel at graphic design, product marketing, and mentoring emerging talent, helping brands reach new audiences and strengthen their market presence.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer and Account Manager at Mad Traffic Creative Services, LLC
January 1, 2010 - Present
Conceptualize, design and implement creative graphic projects on time and within budget. Develop national advertising campaigns and coordinate with client representatives to strategically place advertisements for maximum marketing impact. Manage multiple projects (including web projects) from concept through completion, including the development of digital storyboards. Collaborate with external teams to generate pitches and proposals. Lead brand development for advertising campaigns and client extensions. Serve as head account manager and creative director, providing client consultation and relationship management.
Account Manager at Compton Press Industries, Inc.
January 1, 2011 - Present
Manage client accounts and oversee both offset and digital printing projects from concept through completion. Coordinate multiple web development efforts, cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients, bid on large-scale print jobs, and provide high-level service to clients.
Creative Director / Licensing Manager at SanPaul Group, LLC.
December 1, 2010 - October 19, 2025
Consult with licensees to develop successful branding strategies; set the graphic direction for the product line; design trade show booths and coordinate logistics; provide graphic design solutions for promotional and published materials; negotiate licensing agreements with Scholastic Inc., Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target.
Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer and Account Manager at Mad Traffic Creative Services, LLC.
January 1, 2010 - Present
Conceptualize and implement creative graphic projects; develop national advertising campaigns; manage web and print projects from concept through completion; lead brand development and client relationships; serve as head account manager and creative director.
Account Manager at Compton Press Industries, Inc.
January 1, 2011 - Present
Client account management; development of offset and digital printing jobs; manage multiple web development projects; actively cultivating relationships with current and prospective clients; bid on large-scale print jobs.
Creative Director / Licensing Manager at SanPaul Group, LLC.
December 1, 2010 - October 19, 2025
Consulting with licensees to develop branding strategies; establish graphic direction for the entire product line; design trade show booths and coordinate logistics; provide graphic design solutions for promotional materials; negotiate licensing agreements with Scholastic, Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target.
Senior Graphic Designer / Team Lead at Mad Traffic Creative Services, LLC
June 1, 2016 - Present
Led the conceptualization and execution of innovative graphic projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Developed and managed national advertising campaigns, collaborating closely with clients to maximize marketing effectiveness. Oversaw brand development and external brand extension needs, enhancing client marketing positioning.
Television Commercial Photographic Storyboard Artist / Graphic Designer at Group 820, LLC
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Conceptualized and executed television storyboards for Ford Motor Company Advertising Campaigns, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
Creative Manager / Illustrator at SanPaul Group, LLC
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2015
Consulted with licensees to develop branding strategies and establish creative direction for product lines. Designed trade show booths, direct mailers, textile designs, and other consumer products. Negotiated licensing agreements with Walmart, Target Stores and Amazon.

Education

Animation, Photography, Video and Film Production at William D. Ford VoTech Center
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Illustration and Design at College for Creative Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Graphic Communications at Henry Ford Community College
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
at William D. Ford VoTech Center
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
at College for Creative Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
at Henry Ford Community College
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Illustration and Design at College for Creative Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Animation, Photography, Video and Film Production at William D. Ford Vo-Tech Center
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Graphic Communications at Henry Ford College
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025

Qualifications

American Corporate Identity 14 (Award of Excellence - National)
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Brass Ring Award (Award of Design Excellence - National)
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Print's Regional Design Annual (Certificate of Design Excellence - National)
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Design Excellent Award (Logo Design)
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Brass Ring Award (Brochure Design)
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
National Award of Design Excellence for 1996 Olympic Games symbol
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
American Corporate Identity Design Excellence Award - Logo Design
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Brass Ring Award - Brochure Design (Zoos and Theme Parks)
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Manufacturing