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Mark Norris

Safety Harbor, Florida
(941) 539-9020 | marknorris34@me.com
10+ Years of Experience

Creative/Art Direction
Graphic Design
Brand Strategy
Thought Leadership
Project Management

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SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Art/Creative Director with over a decade of experience leading innovative visual communication strategies across diverse industries. Proven ability to translate business objectives into compelling visual solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and ROI. Expertise in brand development, project management, team leadership, and art / creative direction.

SKILLS

Leadership & Management 

  • Team Leadership & Management 

  • Talent Development & Mentorship 

  • Performance Management 

  • Budget Management 
     

Marketing 

  • Digital Marketing 

  • Content Marketing 

  • Brand Strategy & Management 

  • Project Management 

  • Data Analysis & Reporting
     

Design & Creative 

  • Adobe Creative Suite 

  • Figma, Sketch 

  • Typography/Color Theory 

  • Layout & Composition 

  • Branding & Identity 

  • Concept Development 

  • Art Direction 

  • Visual Storytelling 

EDUCATION

Ringling College of Art and Design
BFA, Graphic and Interactive Communication

Liberty University
Master of Theological Studies, Theology

EXPERIENCE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2024 - Present | Honest Creative Studio 
Founded and fostering emerging book of business. Creative leader for all insights and direction across multiple accounts. Responsible for new and existing business for company.

ART/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2022 - 2024 | MissionCare Collective  
Directed creative vision for 4 brands, ensuring consistent brand messaging and increased brand recognition. Spearheaded the development and execution of all video, online, and print design campaigns. Mentored and provided strategic direction to the creative team, enhancing team performance and achieving project goals on time and within budget.

 

CREATIVE AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
2019 - 2022 | St. Mark Village 
Orchestrated the full spectrum of marketing efforts, encompassing social media, website development, and print materials. Successfully tracked and managed data from first touch to client purchases of $300k+ contracts, improving client acquisition efficiency. Provided art and creative leadership for a $25 million Capital Campaign, enhancing campaign effectiveness and achieving project goals on time and within budget. 

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 
2017 - 2019 | Calvary Church 

Streamlined communication efforts by centralizing the department, fostering cross-team collaboration, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Developed and implemented robust project management systems, reducing project completion time. Led initiatives to improve communication strategies, increased team productivity, and project success rates.


DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR / OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
2010 - 2017 | LearnSmart 

Spearheaded the scaling of the company from 6 to over 50 employees across 3 states, leading to its successful acquisition. Built and managed diverse professional teams, including marketing, customer support, and operational functions, enhancing team performance, and project success rates. Pioneered the development of an industry-first online eLearning and training platform (LMS), increasing user engagement.

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