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I am a seasoned designer and marketing leader with over three decades of experience helping brands visually communicate and grow. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, compelling experiences across web, print and video, and I enjoy building cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. From shaping marketing programs at small agencies to steering large client relationships for GM and Kalmar, I focus on practical strategies, clear processes, and creative excellence. I'm passionate about helping clients connect with audiences and driving business growth through design, technology, and storytelling.…I am a seasoned designer and marketing leader with over three decades of experience helping brands visually communicate and grow. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, compelling experiences across web, print and video, and I enjoy building cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. From shaping marketing programs at small agencies to steering large client relationships for GM and Kalmar, I focus on practical strategies, clear processes, and creative excellence. I'm passionate about helping clients connect with audiences and driving business growth through design, technology, and storytelling.

Doug Osburn

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Designer, +2

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I am a seasoned designer and marketing leader with over three decades of experience helping brands visually communicate and grow. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, compelling experiences across web, print and video, and I enjoy building cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. From shaping marketing programs at small agencies to steering large client relationships for GM and Kalmar, I focus on practical strategies, clear processes, and creative excellence. I'm passionate about helping clients connect with audiences and driving business growth through design, technology, and storytelling.…I am a seasoned designer and marketing leader with over three decades of experience helping brands visually communicate and grow. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, compelling experiences across web, print and video, and I enjoy building cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. From shaping marketing programs at small agencies to steering large client relationships for GM and Kalmar, I focus on practical strategies, clear processes, and creative excellence. I'm passionate about helping clients connect with audiences and driving business growth through design, technology, and storytelling.

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I am a seasoned designer and marketing leader with over three decades of experience helping brands visually communicate and grow. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, compelling experiences across web, print and video, and I enjoy building cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results.

From shaping marketing programs at small agencies to steering large client relationships for GM and Kalmar, I focus on practical strategies, clear processes, and creative excellence. I’m passionate about helping clients connect with audiences and driving business growth through design, technology, and storytelling.

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Work Experience

New Business Development/Marketing Director at DCT Solutions Group

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Joined this small local firm to identify, define and create necessary roles within the team. Built a complete marketing process with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and expectations; identified tools for email cadence, drip marketing, ABM strategies and metrics. As of June 2023, the program has directly contributed to new accounts currently representing over $250K. Involved in design, marketing, management and cultivating client relationships.

Media Director/Project Manager at Proact Marketing Group

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Initially hired to develop an online variable data marketing platform (GM Genuine Parts) and online marketing and website creation services for all clients. Role expanded to include sales, account management, video production, client event planning/execution and art direction.

CEO/Owner at Proact Marketing Group

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Worked closely with largest clients (GM and Kalmar) to develop yearly marketing strategies. Produced 2 separate quarterly magazines with associated online presence (GM). Built stronger ties with dealer/distributor networks (Kalmar). Developed online brand awareness and increased sales overall. During a 12-year relationship with Kalmar Ottawa, their terminal tractor sales increased by over 45%. Introduced a newly designed diesel terminal tractor to the market for the first time in 30 years. Roll-out of the newest T2E - Electric terminal tractor was so successful, it exceeded production capacities in 2018.

Project Manager/Art Director at Bensoft

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Provided outside sales support and technical discovery/marketing consultations. Served as advisor to guide clients through initial conception of site goals, graphic design approach, content organization and possible custom application, e-commerce, and database needs. Supervised and participated in production of graphics, HTML, CSS, Flash, video, e-commerce, and e-marketing. Coordinated with programming department to integrate possible custom applications or e-commerce databases into website development. Helped clients develop and initiate appropriate marketing strategies and materials. Provided search engine optimization services.

Team Project Designer at Hallmark Cards

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

Designed and constructed an extensive wood laminate display for a large convention held in China. Structural planning, production oversight, assembly/disassembly for overseas shipping. Large photographic and graphic integration.

Digital Design Department Manager at Bennett Packaging

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

Outside customer sales meetings and project consultations. Supervised all custom designed packaging production. Created cutting dies and printing plates. Corresponded with outside vendors; ordered materials; tested products. Company profits increased dramatically because of the introduction of a POP line of products.

Staff Designer at Lawrence Paper Company

January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993

Developed and designed point-of-purchase corrugated displays, specialized industrial packaging, and 3-color webpress graphics utilizing Workbench parametric CAD software, Photoshop, and AutoCAD 13.

Managing Staff Artist at Kansas City Tent and Awning/Spectrum Industries

January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993

Produced and supervised architectural renderings, computer-generated graphics, logo design, and hand-painted lettering. Worked with the owners to create a translucent backlit/neon hybrid commercial awning configuration, which won a 1992 California Structural Design Award. Took on a sales and project management position when the company incorporated to become Spectrum Industries.