Dave Hough

Dave Hough

Graphic Designer

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  • About me

    Director - Pet Specialty at TropiClean Pet Products

  • Education

    • Saint Louis University

      2016 - 2019
      Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Western Illinois University

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Graphic Communications
  • Experience

    • Bright Rain Creative

      Jan 2005 - Mar 2006
      Graphic Designer

      • Designed corporate identities, logos, marketing and promotional pieces• Contributed with catalog coordination, organization, and imaging• Improved efficiency in the production of web images for a successful online catalog• Assisted with art direction of photo shoots

    • Midwest Promotional Group

      Mar 2006 - Sept 2007
      Art Director

      • Oversaw all aspects of the art dept. from idea conception with clients through production• Worked with sales representatives to facilitate promotional products and services• Managed a staff of part-time and full time graphic artists • Generated sketches and mock ups for client presentations and proposals• Designed and provided up to date images for online corporate stores

    • Two by Four

      Oct 2007 - Mar 2009
      Production Artist

      • Responsible for all production work in an established, extremely fast paced ad agency• Head up day to day pre-press workflow for all projects including direct mail, outdoor media, print and packaging to meet tight deadlines• Acquired and managed freelance staff when workload demanded • Streamline jobs by organizing with internal departments and vendors while maintaining high quality of work• Perform office duties such as billing, ordering supplies & archiving work

    • Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions

      Sept 2009 - Jun 2021

      • Developed the strategy and marketing launch plan for Emerson Tool Companies largest retail product update and rollout in over 20 years• Work with Director of Marketing and New Product Development to align department with businessgoals for retail and digital channels• Direct graphics and manage content team to support sales and marketing for domestic andinternational product sales of RIDGID, WORKSHOP, CRAFTSMAN vac brands• Collaborate with internal teams to develop integrated campaigns, and optimize users path to purchase Show less

      • Senior Marketing Manager, Emerson Tool Company

        May 2021 - Jun 2021
      • Marketing Manager, Emerson Tool Company

        Oct 2016 - May 2021
      • Marketing Manager

        Jul 2014 - Sept 2016
      • Manager of Social Media & Digital Content

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
      • Senior Manager of Graphic Design & Production

        Oct 2012 - Jan 2014
      • Manager of Graphic Production

        Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
      • Graphic Designer

        Sept 2009 - Oct 2011
    • Cosmos Corporation

      Jun 2021 - now
      • Director, Pet Specialty

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Senior Channel Manager

        Mar 2023 - Jan 2024
      • Senior Marketing Manager

        Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
      • Market Development - APAC & Special Projects

        Jun 2021 - Jan 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Web Development Certificate

      St. Louis Community College