Marcus Knodle

Experience

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  MGA Communications

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Senior Art Director

  Clients: Visa DPS, Shell Oil, Giant Bicycles, DORA, Colorado School of Mines, Costco, HealthONE, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Colorado State Veterans Home, Hinckley-Schmidt, Colorado’s Central Plains, Heart Center of The Rockies, Denver Advertising Federation.

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  ISatori

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Creative Director / Lead Designer

  Developed entire brand identity and produced all print, packaging and digital marketing materials for full range of new and ongoing in-house health and fitness line. Brands included Energize, ISA-TEST, H-Blocker, CE-XL, Eat-Smart, Lean System 7 and Real Solutions—a full-color, 100-page, quarterly magazine. Helped to build iSatori from a fledgling start-up company to a highly profitable and respected brand.

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  Grey Group

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Senior Art Director

  An industry-leading, brand building and creative services firm targeting financial services, health and wellness, B2B, travel, direct response media and interactive marketing. Clients included United Airlines, Discover Card, Adobe, Procter & Gamble, Wyndham Hotels, Time-Warner Cable, and Lasik Plus. Developed direct response media, interactive material, and response television with heavy focus on brand building and increased ROI. Utilized a hands-on approach to creative material while spearheading efficiency improvement processes within the organization, establishing higher quality performance standards. Show less

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  Norton Rubble & Mertz

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Senior Art Director

  A full-service branding, creative and digital services firm that represented Ciba Vision, McKesson Corporation, Crown Imports, Ferrara Pan Candy, and James Hardy. Responsible for design and art direction of internal and external corporate identity, print communication, broadcast production, event planning, product/package design, sales promotion, guerrilla marketing, copywriting, interactive planning, user interface design, email direct marketing, mobile marketing, e-commerce, and social media. Responsible for concept presentation and creative strategy for all clients. Exceeded targets ahead of schedule and within budget, resulting in quality outcomes and high client satisfaction. Maintained a billable rate exceeding 100% on a consistent basis. Show less

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  Knodledge Design

  Jan 2010 - now

  Founder

  A strategically driven creative and consultancy studio demonstrating peak performance on every level by developing visionary solutions that produce impactful results and cultivate a loyal client base. Clients include Xcel Energy, Abbott Labs, Qwest/CenturyLink, DCP Midstream, EAS Supplements, American Heart Association, Guitar Center, Volunteers of America, Western Union, Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz, Lafarge North America, Sports Authority, Aspen Snowmass, Rockwell International, Remax, GNC, and Epson. Planning and implementing business creative marketing, client management, production of deliverables, copywriting, brand development and digital design. Developed a strong repertoire of award-winning print, interactive, direct, POP, tradeshow, broadcast, and multimedia for some of the nation’s largest and most respected brands. Show less

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  Tigris Sponsorship & Marketing

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Senior Interactive Art Director

  Development and execution of various sports and entertainment related sponsorship programs. Broncos, Avalanche, Rockies, Jazz, Twins, Excel, Qwest/Century Link.

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  Winspire

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Visual Designer / Research

  Research and product development. Travel package development and design for non-profit organizations.

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  Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2017

  Substitute Teacher / Coach

  Jeffco K-12 Substitute Teacher / Coach. Certified in all subject areas.

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  Sports Authority

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2015

  Freelance Senior Art Director

  New product development, branding and rebranding and packaging execution.

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  Apex Tennis Center

  May 2015 - Aug 2017

  Tennis Instructor

  Taught Tiny Players (5-8) and Little Lobbers (9-12) during summer months.

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  Regis University

  Aug 2017 - now

  Creative Director

  Marketing and Communications Division - Managing end-to-end creation and execution of materials in multiple formats while maintaining brand standards. Enhancing Regis University’s brand and media presence while effectively managing client expectations across multiple schools of study. Providing comprehensive support to the University with the execution of a diverse array of projects including studio and location photoshoots, campus magazines, financial plans, web design, logo development, illustration, copywriting, photography, event promotions, schwag, decals, banners, vehicle wraps, clothing design, postcards, brochures, invitations, maps, way-finding systems, interior design, voice-over narration, podcast development, scripting, and musical performance. Show less