Ardent and dedicated Creative Director with high level operations expertise. Possessing over 20 years of creative and leadership experience with leading global brands in the food and beverage industries. Adept in establishing best practices and processes to increase efficiency in operations by identifying solutions through the implementation of software with the optimization of workflows. Exemplary leadership skills with relationship-building and team concept development. Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and decision-making skills to cultivate client relationships and translate stakeholder feedback into a targeted, strategic plan for execution within time and budget constraints.
Colin Kurtis
2017-Current
Creative Director/Operations
Rockford, Il
Clients Served:
Berner Food & Beverage, Butter Buds, Doumak (Campfire Marshmallows), Eaglestone, Florida Food Products, Innophos, Middleby Corporation,
Nellson, Powder Process Solutions, Sokol, Taylor Company, Taylor Star Alliance, The Wright Group
Assisted Business Wins:
Butter Buds, Clyde's Donuts, Eaglestone, Florida Food Products, Innophos, Middleby Corporation and Sokol
Key Achievements:
Kerry Group
2016-2017
Creative Director/Marketing Services Manager (Brands)
Beloit, WI
Brands Served:
Big Train, DaVinci Syrups, Golden Dipped, Island Oasis and Oregon Chai
Key Achievements:
Quiet Light Communications
2003-2016
Sr. Art Director 2012-2016
Art Director 2006-2012
Designer 2003-2006
Rockford, Il
Key Achievements:
Omnia Marketing & Design
2002-2003
Art Director
Rockford, Il
Allegra Print & Imaging
1999-2002
Sr. Designer/Print Production Manager
Loves Park, Il
F. Patrick La Salle Design
1997-1999
Designer
Rockford, Il
Intersport
2020-Present
Consultant/Art Direction
Chicago, Il
Campfire Marshmallows Great Escape Giveaway
PR News - 2021 Best Use of Facebook Winner for Contest or Game
PR Daily’s 2021 Digital Marketing & Social Media Award for Contest or Game
Southern Illinois University
Class of 1997
Carbondale, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Design
Visual Communications