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I’m Louis Porter Jr., a new media specialist with 30+ years of experience. I blend strategic vision with hands-on design and execution to create data-driven marketing campaigns that deliver measurable outcomes and inspire growth. I’m proficient with industry-standard design tools and online marketing platforms, and I understand brand protection and IP development to strengthen campaigns.
Throughout my career I’ve led creative teams, designed marketing collateral from print to digital, built and maintained websites, launched magazines and game lines, and driven audience growth. I’m seeking a dynamic environment where my entrepreneurial spirit and branding expertise can fuel rapid growth and help your team achieve a prosperous future.
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Work Experience
Marketing Coordinator at Native Learning Center - Seminole Tribe of Florida
December 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025Designed marketing collateral (brochures, training materials, displays, signage); created website graphics, banners, and digital ads; wrote in emails, social media, print ads, and press releases. Managed events, outreach calendar, ad placements, and marketing of events across social, digital, print, radio, and email campaigns. Built and managed digital social media and email campaigns, growing the database by 60% and social followers/connections by 90%.
Creative Director & Development Specialist at Louis Porter Jr. Design, Inc.
January 1, 1998 - PresentFounded and led a creative practice focused on web and traditional print marketing. Served as lead designer on 500+ entertainment and gaming projects for major retailers, brands, and partners; developed advertising and marketing strategies for clients including Costa Cruises, Jarden, Innovation Ads, and Tuscany Eyewear.
Webmaster at BrightStar Credit Union
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025Oversaw digital and online presence, including corporate websites, mobile apps, online banking UI, and print advertisements. Created ads, websites, layouts, user interfaces, posters, email marketing, and debit/credit card materials; led initiatives to meet performance goals.
Webmaster at Native Learning Center - Seminole Tribe of Florida
September 1, 2011 - October 1, 2025Created and maintained the NLC website and transmedia/social presence; developed marketing and advertising collateral for the center.
Webmaster, Special Projects - Advertising at Federated Department Stores: Macy’s Florida
June 1, 2006 - October 1, 2025Led development of internet-based materials and collateral; served as lead designer for national campaigns including THISIT.com; trained other art directors and employees in production and design.
Webmaster at Xicat Interactive
April 1, 2002 - October 1, 2025Managed website development activities and web presence for a gaming-focused publisher.
Technical Designer, Web Based Products at Convergent Networks
October 1, 2000 - October 1, 2025Designed and developed web-based products and online offerings.
Page Layout Technician at Macmillan Publishing
January 1, 2000 - October 1, 2025Provided page layout and production support for publishing operations.
Project Coordinator at Ethan Allen International, Inc.
June 1, 1997 - October 1, 2025Coordinated cross-department projects and supported design/production workflows.
Assistant Director of Security at Danbury Hilton and Towers
August 1, 1996 - October 1, 2025Oversaw safety and security operations and staff coordination.
Director of Public Relations and Publications at Green Chimneys Children’s Services, Inc.
February 1, 1995 - October 1, 2025Led public relations and publication initiatives for the organization.
Assistant Editor at Attic Books, Ltd.
August 1, 1994 - October 1, 2025Supported editing and publishing activities.
Marketing Coordinator at Native Learning Center - Seminole Tribe of Florida
December 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025Implemented branding for the NLC, designed marketing collateral (brochures, training materials, displays, signage), and created website graphics, banners, and digital ad placements. Wrote for email campaigns, social media, print ads, and press releases. Managed events tasks, coordinated multiple projects, procured and designed marketing materials, photographed events, and developed outreach calendars and ad placements across social, digital, print, radio, and email marketing. Built and managed digital social media and email campaigns, achieving a 60% growth in database contacts and a 90% increase in followers/connections across platforms.
Creative Director & Development Specialist at Louis Porter Jr. Design, Inc.
January 1, 1998 - PresentFounded to lead creative direction and development for web and traditional print marketing and advertising. Led design on 500+ entertainment and gaming projects distributed through major retailers such as Books-a-Million, Borders, Barnes & Noble, and Wal-Mart. Served clients including Costa Cruises, Jarden Consumer Products, Innovation Ads, and Tuscany Eyewear, developing their advertising and marketing strategies.
Webmaster at BrightStar Credit Union
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025Directed digital and online presentation of the credit union. Designed, developed, and supervised corporate websites, mobile applications, online banking UIs, and print ads to drive member acquisition and engagement; collaborated on ads, websites, layouts, UI, posters, email marketing, and debit/credit card campaigns.
Webmaster at Native Learning Center - Seminole Tribe of Florida
September 1, 2011 - October 1, 2025Created, developed, and maintained the Native Learning Center website and online social/transmedia presence. Produced marketing and advertising collateral for the Native Learning Center.
Webmaster, Advertising – Special Projects at Federated Department Stores: Macy’s Florida
June 1, 2006 - October 1, 2025Hired as a coordinator for special project materials and collateral. Assumed full responsibility for the development of Internet-based materials and collateral for Macy’s - Florida Division. Led national Macy’s.com campaigns, including Young Miss and Juniors site initiatives (ThisIt.com). Created training programs to elevate skills of art directors and staff.
Webmaster at Xicat Interactive
April 1, 2002 - October 1, 2025Webmaster responsible for online presence and site maintenance.
Technical Designer, Web Based Products at Convergent Networks
October 1, 2000 - October 1, 2025Technical designer focusing on web-based product development and online marketing collateral.
Page Layout Technician at Macmillan Publishing
January 1, 2000 - October 1, 2025Page layout technician contributing to print production workflows and digital publishing efforts.
Project Coordinator at Ethan Allen International, Inc.
June 1, 1997 - October 1, 2025Coordinated project workflows, timelines, and creative deliverables across departments.
Assistant Director of Security at Danbury Hilton and Towers
August 1, 1996 - October 1, 2025Overseen security operations, coordinating staff and responding to incidents to ensure guest safety.
Director of Public Relations and Publications at Green Chimneys Children’s Services, Inc.
February 1, 1995 - October 1, 2025Led public relations and publications strategies, producing branded communications and collateral.
Assistant Editor at Attic Books, Ltd.
August 1, 1994 - October 1, 2025Assisted with editorial processes, production, and publishing workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree – Political Science at Morgan State University
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993Grantsmanship Training Certification at Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Adobe E-Publishing Training at Miami, FL
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Expert Adobe Photoshop Certification at Broward Community College
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Macmillan Publishing Training at Indianapolis, IN
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Grantsmanship Training Certification at Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 1, 2005 - October 1, 2025Adobe E-Publishing Training at Miami, FL
January 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025Expert Adobe Photoshop Certification at Broward Community College
January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2025Macmillan Publishing Training at Indianapolis, IN
January 1, 1998 - October 1, 2025Bachelor of Arts Degree – Political Science at Morgan State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Grantsmanship Training Certification at Grantsmanship Training, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Adobe E-Publishing Training at Adobe, Miami, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Adobe Photoshop Certification (Expert) at Broward Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001Macmillan Publishing Training at Macmillan Publishing, Indianapolis, IN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Qualifications
Grantsmanship Training Certification
January 1, 2005 - October 1, 2025Adobe E-Publishing Training
January 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025Expert Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2025Macmillan Publishing Training
January 1, 1998 - October 1, 2025Bachelor of Arts Degree – Political Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Grantsmanship Training Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Adobe E-Publishing Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Adobe Photoshop Certification (Expert)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001Macmillan Publishing Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Industry Experience
Education, Financial Services, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail
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