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    DAVID MASSEY
    -Digital Creative Leader-

    I lead & build teams.

    Brand Building & Technology make me smile.

    I speak Strategy, Creative & Development.

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    DAVID MASSEY
    -Digital Creative Leader-

    I lead & build teams.

    Brand Building & Technology make me smile.

    I speak Strategy, Creative & Development.

ABOUT ME

Here is a little background.
BIRTHDAY
Let's just say I loved the Goonies.
BIRTH PLACE
Panama City, FL
HOBBIES
Wood Working & Hot Rods
ADDRESS
Roswell, GA
PHONE
850-527-6200
EMAIL
david@hiremassey.com
I have been designing, developing and managing engaging and creative experiences for clients for the better part of two decades. I know how to build teams and make clients happy.
MY SKILLS

I have designed, directed, built and managed more projects/campaigns than you can shake a stick at. Here is a quick glance at some of my skills that you can put to use.
EDUCATION

MFA, GRAPHIC DESIGN
DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS COLLEGE
BOCA RATON, FL
2005
Valedictorian
Summa Cum Laude
Thesis: E-Commerce Optimization
2003
Cum Laude
Emphasis: Graphic Design
BS, STUDIO ART
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
TALLAHASSEE, FL

Brands

I have worked with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and non-profits. This is just a sample.
Marriott
Georgia Pacific
alzheimer's association
Carter USA
Troy University
Fiserv.
WORK EXPERIENCE

I have been in the marketing and tech world long before it had cool buzz words like UX, IA & CRO.
CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(Formerly TGM Advertising)
INTERACTIVE DESIGN DIRECTOR
JAN 2012 - PRESENT
Direct the strategy, design and development of today's digital advertising and marketing. I create and/or manage all aspects of strategy, conceptualization, user experience design and development of clients' digital projects. At Chemistry Atlanta, I work with many different types of clients including Marriott, Georgia Pacific, Fiserv and Higher Ed clients just to name a few.

Accomplishments

  • In 2012, I led the agency (formerly TG Madison) to bring digital design and development in house to improve quality and efficiency.
  • I led the charge to migrate all digital advertising into HTML5 vs. Flash a year in advance of the industry.

  • Take digital projects such as websites, rich media and apps from concept to market
  • Manage a team of internal creatives, developers and analysts and various external vendors
  • Spearhead Conversion Rate Optimization across all digital campaigns to ensure highest ROI
  • Manage UX/UI team to create strategies that ensure a positive customer experience
  • Work directly with clients on developing digital strategy across different device and technology platforms
  • Conduct user testing with various A/B, multivariate and analytics platforms such as Optimizely, User Testing and Hotjar.
  • Utilize industry standard UX/UI wireframing and prototyping tools such as Axure & Balsamiq
  • Translate project details between creative, development and account services to ensure quality communication and implementation
FULLCOLOR CREATIVE
INTERACTIVE DIRECTOR - FOUNDER
JUNE 2011 - PRESENT
Direct, Create, Build and Innovate in the Digital world. I lead a team of freelance creatives and developers to impress, amaze and inspire.

  • Oversee all creative, technical and marketing endeavors
  • Build and grow client and vendor relationships
  • Empower and motivate team members
  • Design & code beautiful, standards-compliant websites utilizing HTML, CSS, CMS, JQuery, AJAX and E-commerce
  • Manage SEO, SEM and Social Media projects
DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS COLLEGE
SENIOR PROFESSOR
MAY 2005 – DEC 2011
I shaped the minds of tomorrow's greatest designers. At DMAC, I was a part of the tremendous growth and expansion of an incredible, artistic educational institution.

  • Instructor for Undergraduate and Graduate Graphic/Web Design Courses including but not limited to: Web Design, Multimedia Design, Package Design, Business of Graphic Design and Corporate Marketing & Design
  • Integral part of shaping current curriculum for a growing program, including a new MFA program in Web Design
  • Creation of curricula for Web Application Design and Search Engine Optimization courses for Graduate level
  • Qualify all graduating seniors' portfolios to ensure they meet today's highest industry standards
VISION HAUS: PHOTOGRAPHY+DESIGN
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER
AUG 2003 – JUNE 2011
At Vision Haus, I was the stimulus to all projects.

  • Managed in-house creative & development employees on various digital projects including web sites and other digital assets
  • Led all photography projects from capture to production
  • Produced powerful brands and marketing for all clients
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER
JAN 2004 – JULY 2006
While working in FAU's Creative Services department I was responsible for adding to the creative and professional identity of a large state university.

  • Produced both print and web pieces
  • Played a significant role in the re-branding of the university
  • Facilitated the university's communication with the public
AWARDS

I try to be humble, but other people dig what I can do.
PORTFOLIO

This is just a sample of some of my latest work.
ENJOY!
Marriott
Web Development & Photography
First Advantage
UX and Content Design
ContinuLink
Branding & Web Development
Marriott
Web Development
Troy University
Web Development/Rich Media
Marriott
Flash Display
Carter USA
Web Development
Marriott
Web Development & Photography
Lala Couture Boutique
Web Development & Print
Alzheimer's Association
Facebook App & Display
New York Marriott
Interactive Display
Marriott West
Interactive Display
Georgia Pacific Pro
Web Development
Digital Media Arts College
Web Development
Blow-By Racing
Print & Photography
Thanks for making it this far. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
CONTACT

4185 Poplar Hollow Ct NE
Roswell, GA 30075
850 527 6200

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