Creative Director

2003 BFA in Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

• Versatile, profit-minded self-starter knowledgeable in various products and experienced in diverse environments, from coaching sales associates at Ann Taylor in Tampa; to managing fragrance department at Dillards in Chapel Hill.

• Positioned to draw on record of achievement and success to deliver exceptional sales results that maximize profit and customer service strengths in retail markets arena

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer, New York, NY, Durham & Tampa, FL
2004 – Now
• fullCircle Creative Solutions, Tampa, FL — developed layouts for 2012/2013 Gill-line and political brochure.
• Thrive Modern Dance Company, Girl Scouts of USA and FedExCares | March of Dimes, New York City — developed logo systems, brochures and marketing collateral.

Sales Lead, Ann Taylor— Tampa, FL
2014
• Opened and closed store, assisted customer throughout entire purchase: for affluent career women.
• Motivated teams, addressed concerns, processed POS transactions. Expertly discussed quality of merchandise to all.

Senior designer, Fourthdoor Creative Group — Tampa, FL
2012
• Created advertisements plus editorial pieces for BLU Tampa Bay, South Tampa Magazine and Brandon Digest.
• Developed fashion website for Phive, Italian leather handbags

Sales Associate, Dillards— Chapel Hill, NC
2010-2011
• Promoted new fragrances, rang up customers, initiated sales, collaborated with Visual Manager and managed schedules at fragrance department at department stores.
• Strengthened team relationships, developing core strategies during restructuring.

Senior Art Director, Posner Advertising — New York, NY
2005 – 2006
• Created identity materials, advertising and other marketing collateral for residential communities, developments, including Ten63, Long Island and Greenwich Oaks and Greenwich Place, CT.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships, worked closely with team members, art directed photo shoots and developed the maintenance of the brand.

Art Director, Eurasia Group — New York, NY
2004 – 2005
• Worked as in-house graphic designer responsible for brand management, developed in-house communications and training support materials.
• Designed publications, quarterly reports, weekly outlooks and books; researched and purchased stock photography.

EDUCATION
2003 BFA in Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD

PORTFOLIO
www.AnelHenning.com

• AIGA Tampa Bay

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator