Resume

SCOTT A. RAY

2109 SW Brookshire Drive • Blue Springs, MO • 64015

Mobile: (816) 522-2217 • scott.ray73@gmail.com • http://www.designfuu.wordpress.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPRINT NEXTEL CORP. – Overland Park, Kansas 2007 – Present

LEAD WEB DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR

I Currently lead a team of web designers and rich media developers responsible for driving the graphic user interface on Sprint.com. I am responsible for coordinating through implementation all device photo shoots to be used in 360/gallery flash presentations, banner ads and landing sites in conjunction with marketing initiatives. My responsibilities include managing and assigning all design projects, and providing direction with regards to brand implementation standards as it relates to new design initiatives.

  • Achieved numerous on-the-spot awards
  • Awarded the Sprint Excellence award on multiple accounts
  • Instrumental in launching Sprint’s signature phones such as the 4G HTC EVO Android, i4 and i4S Apple devices as well as many others.
  • Led online design efforts on the iPhone landing page and device launch as well as Any Mobile, Any Time national marketing campaign.

PHANTOM DESIGN STUDIOS LLC. – Blue Springs, MO 2008 – Present

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR

My responsibilities include providing and leading the conception, design and execution of various projects that support the client’s objectives across a wide variety of media applications. I work with a variety of clients that include local businesses, charitable organizations, as well as NFL and NBA players and agents.

EMBARQ CORP. – Overland Park, Kansas 2006 – 2007

WEB DESIGNER

Responsible for graphic and multimedia efforts across Embarq.com. Coordinated, retouched and implemented all product (phones and accessories) photo shoots to be used in 360/gallery flash presentations, banner ads, and thumbnail imagery.

  • Provided guidance to external vendors on brand standards
  • Created and maintained the online style guide.

S.R. RETOUCHING INC. – Blue Springs, Missouri 1994 – 2005

PRESIDENT/OWNER

Founded and established company in 1994 working with professional photographers across the country offering traditional as well as digital retouching services. Other services included web design, workflow management, consultation and creative design.

SOFTWARE & PROGRAMMING PROFICIENCY

Extensive knowledge in many software applications. Those listed below are applications used on a regular basis in PC and Mac operating systems:

Photoshop                  Illustrator

Flash                          Dreamweaver

Excel                          PowerPoint

Word                          In Design

HTML                         CSS

EDUCATION

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY

Master of Business Administration – Operations Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Visual Communications/Digital Design G.P.A. 4.0/4.0 Highest Honors

CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Major – Studio Art 1992-1994

COMMUNITY & GROUP INVOLVEMENT

CHLDREN’S MINISTRY – Blue Springs Christian Church 2006 – Present

Develop various Children’s Ministry logos & designs required for special events.

LEAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE – Lean.org 2008 – Present

USER EXPERIENCE GROUP – Linkedin.com 2009 – Present

CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER – Sprint 2009, 2010

House Captain