George Skillman 170 McCormick Drive Port Deposit, Maryland 21904 410.539.

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OBJECTIVE:
A position in a new or established company utilizing my organizational, marketing, strategic planning,
artistic and technical skills in writing, video, web design, graphic design as well as three decades of
business experience, to enhance and further organizational goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Creative Director/Owner - George Skillman Advertising
I have assisted clients marketing efforts to attain sales in excess of $2 billion. Collaborate with various
clients to formulate marketing strategies, conceive, write, direct, design and execute creative
advertising products including newspaper, magazine, radio, online, outdoor, video and music for varied
clients in business to business and retail. Plan and place print and electronic media for varied retail and
business to business accounts.
Art Director/Director Trahan, Burden & Charles Advertising/Morton Street Studio
Assisted in formulating marketing strategies. Storyboarded, scripted and directed print, television and
radio advertising. Designed print and outdoor advertising and point-of-purchase advertising for clients
like the Maryland State Lottery, Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers, William Donald Schaeffer's
gubernatorial campaign, WCBM Radio, Kirk Stieff Silversmiths, Harrah's Hotel Casino, Parks Sausage,
Legum Chevrolet/Nissan, Russel Toyota/BMW, WBAL TV and others.
Creative Director/Managing Art Director - Bridgeman Advertising
Contributed in formulating marketing strategies. Designed print and outdoor advertising and point-of-
purchase advertising and co-wrote music for clients like the Farmers National Bank, The Frederick
News Post, Farmers & Mechanics National Bank, G.Briggs Clothiers and others.
Art Director - J. D. Mathis & Company Advertising
Contributed in formulating marketing strategies. Storyboarded, scripted and directed television,
industrial video and directed photography. Designed packaging, newspaper and magazine print and
outdoor advertising and point of purchase advertising for clients like Provident Bank of Maryland, Muse
Software, Esskay Meats, Rail Corporation, Super Pride Markets and others.
Art Director/New Business - Wilson & Peck Advertising
Storyboarded television, directed photography, designed newspaper and magazine print and outdoor
advertising as well as point-of-purchase advertising design for clients like Fradkin Brothers Furniture,
Reliable Stores Service, Broyhill Furniture, American Cabinet, Price Honda/Oldsmobile and others.
Contributed in formulating marketing strategies. Played an instrumental role in acquiring the
Rouse/Harborplace account in October 1981 (acted as client contact).
EDUCATION:
BFA graphic design/ The Maryland Institute College of Art. (Dean's list)
Studied graphic design, illustration, painting, sculpture, photography and art history.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Various Graphic arts, photo and video software. Final Cut Pro, Adobe CC Suite.
Experienced photographer and videographer. FAA certified sUAS pilot.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
Specialist 4 - United States Army - Draftsman 24th Transportation Battalion
After serving six months as Battalion General Draftsman, was charged with writing, production, and
editing of unit newspaper. Acted as unit photographer, first aid instructor and Battalion Executive
Officer's driver and other duties.
U.S. Army Reserve 356th Public Affairs Detachment
Served as writer, photographer and cartoonist. Good conduct medal, national Defense medal, DoA
Certificate of Achievement (recommended for the Army Commendation Medal), Honorable Discharge.
PERSONAL:
Married two sons.
VOLUNTEER:
Former board member American Cancer Society, Honor flights Nevada, Vice-President of
homeowners' association and NFL Pop Warner football coach.