Morrison Washington

Experience

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  Moor Graphix

  Jan 1989 - now

  Art Director

  • Designing effective marketing material that achieved all clients goals.• Created methodologies that allows staff designers to create with targeted results.• Built on-line presences for clients that continue to get high ranking.• Clients include but not limited to; Con Edison, NYC Mayor’s Office of Education,Harlem Business Alliance, Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, U.S. Youth Games,The Ella Baker School, Young World A.A., The Solesville Foundation, NSBA2010.com,The411Brand.com and Jonsgourmet.com. Show less

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  Parks

  Jun 1993 - Jun 2002

  • Responsible for increasing adult membership by 50% through various marketing campaigns.• Designed and implemented several advertising schemes that increased membership 35%.• Building sports teams, including coaching and training new coaches.• Developed new fiscal reporting system to increase staff efficiency and record keeping.• Taught basic and advance software & IT applications to staff and members.• Developed training and exercises that promoted good health for the staff and members.• Designed marketing material to promote various events sponsored by the NYC Parks Department. Show less

  • Deputy Center Manager

    Dec 1999 - Jun 2002

  • Recreation Specialist

    Jun 1993 - Jun 2002
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  NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

  Jun 2002 - Oct 2004

  Recreation Manager

  • Responsible for improving the rating for two districts from 67% to 100% in cleanliness and safetythrough staff training.• Increased volunteer participation in parks & playground maintenance.• Instrumental in finding capital funding for dismal recreation areas (parks & playgrounds).• Provided “Right To Know” (RTK) training for employees (over 1200) yearly.• Created new processes for reporting permit information for parks & playgrounds.• Also served as a Parks Advocate, providing staff counseling for various rule infractions andpersonal issues. Show less

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  Westwood College

  Jun 2005 - Nov 2015

  • Developed opportunities for the growth of the design team through professional development.• Created a safe environment for students to help in the development of lessons and outcomes.• Worked on committees to re-write design curriculum to include growth and new technology.• Created processes for customer service and better listening in and outside of the classroom.• Maintaining a high level of visibility and actively soliciting input to promote a positive learningenvironment. Show less

  • Academic Dean

    Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Program Chair, School of Design

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Jun 2005 - Jul 2012
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  19th Hole Magazine, Atlanta

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2014

  Art Director

  • Responsible for the overall look and feel of the magazines’ articles and advertisements.• Responsible for hiring a group of qualified graphic designers and photographers.• Organized photo shoots, layouts and time lines to coincide with printing deadlines.• Managed creative staff in the compilation of the premiere issue and the subsequent issues.

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  The National Street Basketball Association

  Jan 2009 - now

  Brand Manager

  • Responsible for the overall look and feel of the brands marketing material.• Responsible for hiring a group of qualified graphic designers and photographers.• Organized photo shoots, layouts and time lines to coincide with printing deadlines.

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  Amerukhan Basics Clothing

  Jul 2015 - now

  Brand Manager

  Responsible for developing brand strategies, promoting brand growth and expansion, implementing brand plans, and using a variety of data to drive volume and profitability. I focus on achieving brand business objectives in the short and long term.