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  • West Chester Ohio 45069

JAMES BAILEY

DESIGNER | PROBLEM-SOLVER | CONTENT STRATEGIST

Experienced design expert with successes in the creation and management of creative strategies, generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, and coaching individuals to success. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, creating effective presentations, and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals.

Experience

Script Coffee | 07/2019-Present
Mason, Ohio

Brand Manager/Minority Owner
In 2019, I started a coffee roasting company in partnership with Sonder Brewing. The company saw massive growth In the first year of business. The company has thrived through the pandemic and Script Coffee can be found in retail stores across multiple states. As the Brand Manager for the company I created all of the branding, packaging material and marketing content for the company. My role on the company also included developing production and packaging systems as well as logistic processes.

Rivers Crossing | 04/2009 – 10/2020
Mason, Ohio

Creative Director
As a Creative Director I led the creative department at Rivers Crossing. In my role I created advertisements, developed series campaigns, shaped brand standards, and more. For many years as the Creative Director my role encompassed graphic design, web design, video, and physical set design. In my last few years I’ve led a staff that oversaw communications and video production. In my 11+ years experience, I was part of a team that helped Rivers Crossing grow from a church plant to one of the fastest growing churches in the city.

Sign-A-Rama | 05/2008 – 05/2009
Lebanon, Ohio

Graphic Designer/Production Specialist
At Sign-A-Rama I used my graphic design skills to create posters, logos, brochures, advertisements and many other print materials for clients. As a Production Specialist I was responsible for all aspects of printing, assembly and distribution of production work including scheduling, planning and execution.

Skills

What I Know: Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, XD, Figma, Sketch

Who I Am: I am a team player, problem solver, critical thinker, loyal, and a hard worker.

Education

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati, Ohio

In May of 2010, I earned my Associates Degree in Graphic Design. I was on the Dean’s List for the majority of my time at Cincinnati State.