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CRAIG BURGWARDT
194 Anglers Ridge Rd.
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-926-1367
Email: craig@craigburgwardt.com
web: www.craigburgwardt.com


DESIGN MANAGER / ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Results-oriented Art Director / Graphic Designer with strong artistic and leadership skills that facilitate implementation
of extraordinary marketing and brand management campaigns. Utilize exceptional communication and design abilities to
develop advertising, catalog, and print materials. More than 15 years of experience working with small businesses, major
corporations, and advertising agencies. Proven track record of generating consistent streams of revenue to support
corporate strategic initiative.


ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Instrumental in increasing profit margins for North America's largest direct marketer, and a leading specialty retailer,
Cabela's, Inc. ‚ Provided five private label, original camo clothing designs within 3 months, which reduced royalty fees.
These actions created new catalog and retail price points a full year ahead of schedule, reducing company expenditures
and helped contribute to 2005 revenues of $1.8 Billion.

* Contracted to lead external creative resources in the design and development of the Cabela's CLUB RewardsTM program
for outdoor retailer Cabela's, Inc., thereby helping streamline operations within tight schedules to meet multiple magazine and
promotional deadlines. Conceived and implemented 'unique' strategies to reinforce brand reputation and customer loyalty.
Reported a 39% rise in 2006, Q2 Net Profit.

* Directed the concept, development and design, of a multi-media marketing campaign for the Estes Park Brewery. Designed
labels and integrated advertising and branding concepts throughout retail store, POS, restaurant, beverage carriers, T-shirts
and multi-media promotional campaigns, which directly increased revenues by over 36%.

* Directed the concept, design, and development of a multi-media start-up marketing campaign for Segway of Northern
Colorado. Integrated branding concepts throughout website, store design, and promotional campaigns, which created a
significant 'buzz' through corporate Segway®, thereby helping increase their dealer network by 21%, and sales growth
by over 50% since 2002.


SKILLS & ABILITIES

Unique blend of creative and managerial skills with the ability to develop innovative concepts and lead a creative team in
efficient and concise implementation of advertising and marketing strategies. Focus on strong, integrated campaigns with
unparalled branding messages that produce results, using the following core competencies:

Project Management, Strategic Planning, Agency/Vendor Relationships, Team Leadership, Print Production Services,
Artistic Direction, Concept Layout & Design, Content & Copywriting, Video Production & Photography, Fine Art &
Illustration, MAC & PC Platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress/InDesign, Airbrush.


EDUCATION & TRAINING

LINFIELD COLLEGE, McMinnville, OR (B.A. - Art & Design, Minor in Communications)

KSLC 90.3 fm, on-air talent (DJ)
KEZZ 1470 am, on-air talent (news, sports, weather)
QuarkXpress/MediaBank Seminar


DETAILS

CBP, Inc., Estes Park, CO/Asheville, NC, 1999 - Present (Freelance)
Art Director & Manager

Provided comprehensive marketing and advertising materials for various clients, including Cabela's, Inc., Segway of Northern
Colorado, Town of Estes Park, Fall River Chocolate Company, Sherwood Archery, Inc., Wild TV, and the Rocky Mountain
Chocolate Factory. Oversaw multiple campaigns from concept through design and implementation.
* Acted as Creative Director (1999 - 2001) for local digital print shop, introducing several new revenue channel that led to business
profitability. Performed design, illustration, and pre-press functions related to business services and branding materials.
* Freelanced for Cabela's (1999 - Present) to develop design templates for new advertising campaign, championing concept
to senior level staff which resulted in successful national campaign with double-digit revenue growth.


AURORA DIGITAL GRAPHICS, Estes Park, CO, 1999 - 2001
Creative Director / Graphic Designer

Directed workflow, introduced new revenue channel that led to business profitability. Performed design, illustration, and pre-press
functions related to digital business services, branding materials, and custom bindery applications.


CABELA'S INC., Sidney, NE, 1997 - 1999
Advertising & Marketing Art Director

Directed workflow, scheduling, and a creative team in the production of four to six advertising pieces per week, meeting multiple
magazine publication advertising deadlines. Managed strategies for development of marketing collateral and illustration within all
materials deadlines. Provided new and creative solutions to publication advertising concepts and designs which increased
ad-based sales figures.
* Awarded "Hook & Bullet" performance award three times for outstanding personal performance within the catalog department.


ESTES PARK BREWERY, Estes Park, CO, 1996 - 1997
Manager / Art Director / Graphic Designer

Managed a crew of 16 staff members during periods of high volume foot traffic including bar, restaurant, brewery tours. Designed
and implemented marketing campaigns that revitalized a 'local' establishment into a 'distinctive' eatery with targeted brand identity,
including magazine, newspaper, and radio advertising.
* Awarded "Labels of Distinction" for Stinger Wild Honey-Wheat label, by Microbrewery Label Design, 1998.
* Created 2000 square foot mural, multiple label designs and executed T-shirt design and production to
integrate marketing strategies.


TOWN OF ESTES PARK, Estes Park, CO, 1991 - 1996
Special Events Supervisor

Assisted in management of town events such as horse shows, Rooftop Rodeo, Highlands Scottish Festival, Catch The Glow
Christmas Parade, and the Scandinavian Festival. Oversaw set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of events; supervised
seasonal labor force of eight personnel and resolved problems to ensure total client satisfaction.
* Nominated for Employee-of-the-Year Award ‚ 1994



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