3837 28th Ave S
Mpls, MN 55406
612.229.0260
career@ericneely.com

CLIENTS

Target
Post-It
Schwans
Carmex
Rubbermaid
Red Baron
Freschetta
Starwood Hotels and Resorts
PayPal
Ford Motor Company
Disney Institute
US Bank (WorldPerks Visa Card)
3M
General Mills
Ameriprise
National Car Rental
Herbal Essences

SKILLS

Senior-level design
Excellent site usability
Flash
Photoshop
CSS
HTML

PORTFOLIO

www.ericneely.com/portfolio

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Mighty Neely, Inc

Owner, Creative Director

Oct 2010 to present
www.mightyneely.com

Bolin Digital

Interactive Art Director

Nov 2008 to Oct 2010
www.bolinmarketing.com

The Lacek Group, The Loyalty Practice of OgilvyOne Worldwide

Interactive Art Director

July 2006 to June 2008
www.lacek.com
In this 100 person+ company focused on loyalty marketing, I designed and produced websites, banners and email campaigns for clients including Starwood Hotels & Resorts, US Bank (WorldPerks Visa Card), Ameriprise, National Car Rental, Disney Institute and Ford Motor Company. Known for attention-grabbing creative solutions, my abilities to design, code and build in Flash were invaluable and frequently utilized. Freely shared information, tips and techniques with coworkers. Managed efforts and deadlines among Copywriters, Junior Designers, Account Executives, Project Managers and Production Assistants to meet project deadlines and stay within budget restraints while delivering top notch work.

Designstein

Lead Interactive Designer

March 2000 to December 2005
Responsible for designing, coding and producing entire websites for clients including 3M, Herbal Essences and General Mills. Proactively found innovative ways to push the limits of design while always keeping the client and end user's experience in mind. Researched design trends, typography, news, usability and standards on a daily basis. Co-managed team efforts to meet project deadlines and budget restraints. Communicated directly with clients on a regular basis. Extremely proficient with CSS, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Macromedia Flash. Proficient with ActionScripting (for Flash) and ASP. Familiar with JavaScript.

Information Technology Group

Lead Designer, Flash Developer, Web Developer, Photographer

1998 to February 2000
www.alliancetechnologies.net
Designed web sites for a wide variety of clientele ranging from radio stations (KGGO and The Hawk) to the Des Moines Orchestra. As the lead designer and sole Flash designer, I hand coded HTML and developed extensive Flash and Photoshop knowledge. Created and executed original photography, video presentations, promotional items and logo design for clients and in-house departments.

EDUCATION

Iowa State University

Major: Fine Arts
Emphasis in photography and design.
Equivalent of a 2 year degree