I am an enthusiastic, dependable, deadline-oriented art director with in-depth experience in publishing and advertising/marketing. I have a strong background in award-winning computer-aided design. I bring proven strengths in communications, organization, and cost cutting, and I have led design teams, mentored junior creatives, and managed successful print and digital campaigns. I am currently the owner of The ArtWorks, guiding advertising and book/magazine design projects from concept to on-time delivery.

Garry Harman

I am an enthusiastic, dependable, deadline-oriented art director with in-depth experience in publishing and advertising/marketing. I have a strong background in award-winning computer-aided design. I bring proven strengths in communications, organization, and cost cutting, and I have led design teams, mentored junior creatives, and managed successful print and digital campaigns. I am currently the owner of The ArtWorks, guiding advertising and book/magazine design projects from concept to on-time delivery.

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I am an enthusiastic, dependable, deadline-oriented art director with in-depth experience in publishing and advertising/marketing. I have a strong background in award-winning computer-aided design.

I bring proven strengths in communications, organization, and cost cutting, and I have led design teams, mentored junior creatives, and managed successful print and digital campaigns. I am currently the owner of The ArtWorks, guiding advertising and book/magazine design projects from concept to on-time delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Timelink Media
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
In charge of all graphic design and printing for family and corporate history books, including a 544-page Centennial for River Crest Country Club.
Creative Director at The Anglin Group
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Creative Director for graphic design and printing for magazines and general advertising; brought stability by addressing graphic/client fires when other efforts failed.
Owner at The ArtWorks
January 1, 2001 - Present
General advertising, marketing and book/magazine design; currently designing and producing family history books on time and on budget.
Sr. Art Director at Harcourt College Publishing
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 2001
Designed covers and interiors for up to 25 titles per year; mentored new art directors; acted as Design Department Manager when necessary; instituted new cartographer-of-record saving over $50,000 per year in map costs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education