Loyalty, honesty, reliablity, strategy, humbleness, respectfulness, empowering, grit, customer centric, frugality, ownership, resourcefulness, creativity, collaboration, risk taking, leadership, integrity, innovation and competitiveness.
experienced designer & marketer
Be inspired to take action - "People don't buy what you do. they buy 'why' you do it!"
About the designer
What I do
G The short version is - if it gets printed, goes digital, web associated, socially connected, requires a campaign or business strategy, and you need it created, collaborative, tweaked, or reworked, I can help. This includes creative marketing strategy to graphic design, web development to social media support, trade show booths to vehicle wraps, billboards to catalogs, displays to video - and all the ads, labels, flyers, packaging, mailers, logos, and perplexing photoshop requests in between - you get the idea...(whew)
Don't get the idea? No worries, I don't either sometimes. Email or call to ask - I available!
There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.
- Simon Sinek -
community involvement
Bringing it home...Raised in the Pacific Northwest I love the outdoors, camping, hiking, snowboarding and fishing. I enjoy my time with my family (six boys), traveling, day trips, especially near areas of beach or water. I've also taken up crafting, woodworking and home maintenance, and recently built a new firepit and along with some custom built outdoor furniture. I love soccer, stay out of politics and enjoy a great cup of coffee with cream and sugar of course!
Diversity Statement & Inclusion
Born to a Native American father and a British mother, I believe in engaging towards others to help build a sense of belonging, inclusion and value as a person. I continue to strive to nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, and not an initiative. I believe where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging and is unified in shared diversity, commitment to excellence, innovation and social responsibility leads to a better working environment and respect for others.
About
Hi there - my name is Geoff and I'm a freelance marketing & graphic design specialist. At one point back in the late 90's I acquired a bunch of education with degrees in visual communications and marketing principles that helped launch my career towards working for a couple of Fortune 500 companies, a successful start up and most recently a global environmental “green” company.
One of the highlights in my career was taking a small 8 man company making $4 million - to an $11 million dollar, 50 person, global company in less than 4 years. This was the fastest growth recorded over the 17 years the company has been active.
Today, I'm taking my experiences and skills to other businesses looking to hire or provide contract services. I’m based in WA state out in the the area that has both the views of the farmlands and evergreen trees facing towards Mt. Rainier. Here I’m this one stop shop guy they call the Marketing Unicorn where I have this superpower to successfully do just about anything related to design, marketing, social media, and a whole lot of other creative fun stuff.
Because Character Matters
My work ethic is important to me which is why I like to highlight and share what I value most:
Career Highlights
- Successfully marketed and improved brand -resulting in increased revenue from $4m to $11m (growth and profit unseen 12 years prior).
- Awarded top honors for a local Advertising Campaign and creative awards for design and illustration in Real Estate.
- Expanded 12 U.S. innovative products into Canadian and European markets.
- Awarded Top Ten Cool New Product (7x) in retail/convenience store industries.
- Created, programmed and integrated new science curriculum for Federal Way School Dist.
- My professional works recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal.
- Lead and managed a team of 12 talented professionals through successful creative campaigns.
A little bit about me
- • Status: Married
- • Children: Yes (6)
- • Hobbies: Outdoor recreation, family time,
boating, travel, playing sports, fishing - • Likes: Italian, Asian cuizine, Mexican
- • Free time: Crafting, woodworking, photography
baking/cooking, yardwork, acrylic painting - • Don't like: Smoking, drugs, no integrity,
dishonesty - • Support: Autism, first responders, children's
charities