JEFF VETTER 1618 Clearwater Creek Drive Sugar Land, Texas 77478 jv1358b18@westpost.net 713-416-3239 Portfolio - vettercreative.

com CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ART DIRECTOR Excellent history of building brands, catapulting sales growth and expanding mar ket share through high-impact creative direction and original, targeted graphic design. Proven talent for developing, executing and managing marketing ideas that boost brand equity and market share for major organizations. Demonstrated ability to d rive home competitive advantage and influence consumer behaviors. Award-winning experience in print, TV, Web and other media. Clients include Budweiser, Burger King, Coastal Bank, Crystal Light, Houston Children's Museum, Jiffy Lube, Kraft General Foods, Shell Chemical, Texaco and many others. ~ Core Leadership ~ * Creative Team Management * Leadership, Marketing Positioning * Full-scale Project Management * Marketing Strategies & Solution * Client Relations & Presentations * Account Development & Management * Knowledgeable In Media Solutions * Effective Team Leadership GRAPHIC ARTS MANAGER LAMAR CISD - Rosenberg, Texas (2006 to 2010) Managed 8 employee creative staff. Selected Achievements: * Workflow & Scheduling - Managed creative materials for 32-campuses and 3,500+ employees. * Improved Communication - Established weekly production meetings that raised mo rale and on time deliveries. * Increased Productivity and Efficiency - Reorganizing the offices, printing equ ipment and paper storage. * Developed graphic standards - Set guidelines for logos, posters, brochures, ne wsletters and collateral that captured student's attention and improved visibili ty in community. ART DIRECTOR AND MARKETING CONSULTANT BATON COMMUNICATIONS - Houston, Texas (1999 to 2006) Interfaced with clients marketing teams for cohesive solutions. Selected Achievements: * Increase Revenue - Targeted billboard campaign that increased hospital's overa ll billing. * Manage Large- and Small-Scale Projects - Gained clients trust to assess needs, from concept through implementation. * On-Budget, On-Target - Executed dynamic campaigns for The Greensheet, Coastal Bank, Methodist Hospital, South Texas Dental and other clients. CREATIVE DIRECTOR BBDO WORLDWIDE, INC. - Houston, Texas (1996 to 1999)

As department head, managed 31 employee creative team and freelancers. Selected Achievements: * Built Houston Office - Recruited to establish Houston office and establish a p rofitable first year of billing. * Hired and Managed 31 Creative's - Function as a liaison between client, accoun t service and creative brand team, including graphic designers, production artis ts, copy writers and traffic coordinator. * Streamlined Decision-Making Processes - Introduced a unique "Pod" team concept which focused personnel. * Directed Production - Demonstrated ability to manage actors, CEOs and celebrit ies shoots. * Revenue-Generating Campaigns - Spearheaded concepts for Texaco, StarMart Stor es, Texaco Aviation and Shell Chemical. CREATIVE DIRECTOR LOIS/EJL, INC. - Houston, Texas (1993 to 1996) Managed 8 employee creative team and freelancers. Selected Achievements: * Made Pennzoil #1 - Led Pennzoil to dominate the market as the #1 selling motor oil in America. * Supervised Creative Product - Key manager on final production for shooting, ed iting and printing. * Inspired, Developed Creative's - Managed multiple direct reports, as well as i nterview, evaluated and hired new creative team members. CREATIVE DIRECTOR DMB&B WORLDWIDE, INC. - Houston, Texas & NYC (1979 to 1993) Managed 5 direct reports, plus 2 creative teams & freelancers. Selected Achievements: * Lead Successful Marketing Strategy - Created and implemented marketing materi als for Budweiser's ongoing national and regional campaign. * Seasoned Manager - Planned, coordinated and supervised effective presentation s to upper management. * Responsible Leader - Directed creative teams in print and broadcast shoots, in cluding casting, stylists, recording, shooting and final editing. Educational Background - Design and Advertising - CENTRAL ACADEMY OF ART - Cinci nnati, Ohio Awards and Recognition - One Show Awards * CLIO Awards * International / Ho uston /St. Louis ADDY Awards * Ad Age "Top 50 TV Commercials of All Time" Awar d * US TV Commercial Awards Festival * International Broadcast Awards * NYC, Houston and St. Louis Art Director's Club Technical Proficiencies - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Quark, Adobe Creati ve Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Print Shop Pro, Digital Photography