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    Todd Bennings

    Art Director & duck boot inspector

    Graphic Design | Greater Atlanta Area, US

    Summary

    Trained in print design and experienced in interactive and fashion (ready to wear) design. I believe I've found my niche in the interactive space where the convergence of technology and design is most exciting.

    Specialties: working hard. playing hard.

    Experience

    • 2008 - Present
      Graphic Designer / Atlanta Daybook
    • Mar 2008 - Present
      Art Director / What's Up Interactive
      · Lead designer for agency's two largest accounts · Design lead for support clients
      · Participates in client strategy meetings to determine · Leads the initiative to design, develop and update
      client expectation and desired results the company blog
      · Builds creative briefs · Creates elements for motion graphics and video
      · Develops information architecture documentation presentations
      · Creates wireframes to reflect the user interface and · Works closely with creative director and CEO to
      relevant calls to action update and relaunch whatsup.com and company
      · Collaborates with developers and tech leads to clarify marketing materials
      website functionality and interaction · Played an intergral role in streamlining company
      · Designs websites and other graphic applications process from IA to design to development
      based on the clients needs
    • Dec 2005 - Present
      Visionary/Owner / HeavyCreative
      The freelance initiative
    • Apr 2007 - Mar 2008
      Art Director / Atlanta tribune
    • Apr 2007 - Mar 2008
      ART DIRECTOR / ATLANTA TRIBUNE
      · Rolled out a new look of the magazine and brand. · Directed every photoshoot for each issue
      · Created all collateral for all ads & events regarding · Managed a monthly "design" budget to cover all
      Atlanta Tribune the magazine and brand expenses regarding makeup, photography & printing
      · Facilitated a new initiative to revamp · Mentored & managed summer interns
      the Atlanta Tribune website
    • Aug 2006 - Mar 2007
      Freelance Fashion Designer / Dap Rugget
      Created and designed clothing for Dap Rugget and DR Design Studio who's clients include, T.I., Meezan Couture, Bobby Valentino.
    • 2005 - 2005
      Intern / GOLDFINGER c.s.

    Education

    • 2002 - 2005
      Art Institute of Atlanta
      BA in Graphic Design
      Activities: AIGA Student Chapter
    • 2001 - 2002
      University of West Georgia
      Art
    • 1997 - 2001
      Academy of Richmond County

    Additional Information

    • Websites:
      Personal Website