Delta Global Services, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Delta Air Lines | Brand and Program Development Manager
Through 6 major company pivots, maintained sole responsibility for creating and developing the Delta Air Lines Global Services (DGS) brand aesthetically in partnership with company leaders and business unit teams
- Impacted over 28K employees and millions of clients by producing engaging designs and copy for promotional materials, internal communications, onboarding manuals, operational guides, outreach campaigns, safety communications, airport displays, and more for every Delta hub in America
- Contributed to the acquisition of multi-million dollar business partnerships with highly-valued clients including the Atlanta Braves, Coca-Cola, Family Dollar, Goldman Sachs, Hertz, Home Depot, Honda, State Farm Arena, and fellow aviation organizations Delta Private Jets, AeroMexico, American Airlines, British Airways, ExpressJet, Lufthansa, and United Airlines and many more through the creation, development, and enhancement of sales and marketing content
- Partnered with HR, Marketing, Compliance and other key divisions to create engaging multimedia content for 3 company websites, 5 national conferences, 5 annual Safety Days, quarterly updates and reports, internal Employee Recognition initiatives, wellness programs and more
“I can’t tell you enough, you did such an awesome job on all of this. Everything looks clean, but very interesting- it catches your eye, all of the information is there. I think Earth Day will be a success and a lot of that is because of Y.O.U!!! All hail the Earth Day King!!!”
WebMD | Senior Graphic Designer/ Design Lead
- Led an outstanding team of graphic/multimedia designers, and designed concepts, content, and solutions in multiple graphic media formats for the leading source of health information on the worldwide web
- Supported integrated marketing and sales representatives, senior leadership, clients, and customers with innovative visual concepts and designs
- Met quick deadlines for corporate, sales, and pitch meetings
- Created new site products and user interface (UI) concepts for sales pitches
- Developed sales presentations that led to the procurement of numerous lucrative accounts and millions in revenue
- Designed WebMD company holiday campaigns, which included greeting cards (both print and multimedia), giveaways and all synergistic components for three consecutive years
- Developed, defined, and adhered to corporate brand standards in sales and marketing, both internally and externally
- Designed mockups to communicate design themes for an improved user experience that incorporated various elements of client branding and visual identity
- Built interactive prototypes based on user experience (UX) best practices
“I had the pleasure of working with Alan at WebMD. Alan is a talented designer whom others seek out to work with. His creative input in meetings is highly valued. He is always cognizant of the design needs and goals. At times, those needs/goals change quickly, and Alan is successful in his ability to be flexible while staying on target. You can always count on him to take the extra effort that makes a great design into a fabulous one.”
Walt Disney Imagineering | Graphic Design Intern
- Coordinated and compiled materials for design projects including signage, banners, posters, vehicular graphics, wayfinding and exterior marquees
- Produced conceptual, computer-based designs and schematics explaining fabrication processes throughout the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disney Cruise Line
- Gained exposure in regard to how WDI communicates with outside vendors
- Field measured/verified existing conditions for use in retrofit design
“Some say there are graphic designers and then there are artists. Alan is one of those people who truly personifies both. Alan always puts an incredible amount of thought and creativity into everything he does, no matter how simple or elaborate the project. From logos to presentations to original animated characters, he really can do it all. And somehow he always manages to get it done on time, every time, even under the tightest deadlines.”
HD Supply White Cap Construction Supply | Senior Web Designer
- Organized, planned, drafted, and laid out various site designs and web-promotional items, including homepage promos, landing pages, email and social media campaigns and promotions, page designs and layouts for “The most knowledgeable pros in construction”
- Researched trends in online design, development, and functionality, and outlined options for implementation to management and senior staff
- Sourced, created, and maintained sales content for online retail purchases
“Alan,
I want to sincerely thank you for your help on Adam’s newsletter. I saw the final product and it looked absolutely amazing! I couldn’t have gotten this project completed and sent out without your help and I want you to know that I truly appreciate you and everything you do. You are THE best!”
PresentationPro | Graphic Designer / Project Manager
- Developed and managed the production of custom PowerPoint presentations, including layout, brand-appropriate imagery selection and composition, typography and text formatting, creative storytelling, animation, packaging, and delivery
- Effectively and consistently corresponded with client in a timely manner to ensure expectations were exceeded
- Designed and delivered innovative, attractive marketing content and materials based on client consultation and feedback
- Served as a project manager for several high-end clients, including Hitachi and Coca-Cola
Horizon Software International, LLC | Graphic Designer
- Produced print and multimedia collateral, sales & ad campaigns, in-depth PowerPoint sales presentations, and animations for the industry leader in food service technology
- Worked closely with team members to ensure brand continuity and integrity
- Developed sales pitches and campaigns that generated more than $3M in revenue
- Recipient of the prestigious CEO’s Award for Innovation in 2006
“As usual, Alan goes above and beyond and creates a masterpiece! Great work, Alan. You keep upping the ante and, just when I don’t think you can, you out do yourself!! I owe you a(nother) lunch… Thank you!!”
Formal Education
Georgia State University
| Bachelor of Fine Arts – Graphic Design
| Bachelor of Arts – Graphic Design/ Drawing & Painting