Jon Taylor
870.416.2905
jon@artisticpuppy.com
Austin, TX 78724
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Marketing/Branding
Leading teams that produce ‘scroll-stopping’ ideas that change the conversation
Multi-talented professional with 15+ year track record of creative story-telling, driving sales and public awareness of business, products, and nonprofits. Leads teams in developing innovative strategies and concepts using traditional, digital, and interactive media. Adept at managing multiple projects while meeting all time, budget, and artistic specifications. Engaging public speaker and teacher, delivering persuasive and effective presentations and courses. Familiar with commonly used graphic-design software and technologies. Licensed private pilot and drone operator who leverages these skills to create dramatic, memorable imagery.
Core Competency
Branding • Project Management • Team Leadership • Content Development • Social Media Marketing • Marketing Presentations • Creative Strategy • Videography • Photography • Aerial/Remote Imaging • Conceptualization • Public Speaking • Web Design
Education
Social Media Marketing
The E Marketing Institute
Earned certification in the fine art of planning, executing, and analyzing an effective social media strategy
Philosophy and Counseling
Alaska Christian College & Jackson Hole Bible College
Learned counseling and its application in interpersonal settings. Learned philosophy and persuasiveness.
Graphic Design/Photography
Association of Photoshop Prof.
A series of seminars and workshops over the course of three years that taught me the principals of aesthetics.
Experience
Creative Director
Divining Point // 2018-Present
Oversaw the creative development of all assets and designs for a wide range of clients.
Director of Marketing & Development
Alaska Christian College // 2012-2014
Oversaw fundraising and marketing efforts for a small college in Alaska
Owner & Creative Director
Artistic Puppy Creative // 2008-2018
Built a creative agency from the ground up. At it’s peak we had eleven employees and won Alaska Business of the Year
Creative Director
RHM Inc. // 2006-2012
Oversaw the creative development of in-house media